Historic river port on the mighty Brahmaputra River, famed for wide sandy sandbars, sunset boat cruises, and fresh river fish cuisine.
Located in Fulchhari upazila, Balashighat was historically the strategic rail-ferry connection across the Brahmaputra connecting Bahadurabad Ghat to north Bengal. Today, the wide river embankment is a popular recreation destination where travelers take motorized boat rides across the braided channels of the Brahmaputra and taste fresh Boal and Airh river fish.
Standard domestic tourism access. Family friendly with regular tourist police patrol.
Town hub to attraction roundtrip. Always agree on fare before boarding.
GBD • Direct Distance: ~12.95 kmDGB • Direct Distance: ~19.12 kmBPA • Direct Distance: ~21.16 km25.26670° N, 89.65000° E
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