River, lake and haor, Jashore
Jhapa Baorঝাপা বাঁওড়
- Time needed
- Two hours.
- best months
- Oct–Feb
- Cost
- Small toll on the bridge; boat hire extra.
An oxbow lake in Monirampur where villagers built a long floating bridge of drums across the water; people come for the bridge, boat rides and a quiet afternoon.
At a glance
- Upazila
- Monirampur
About
Baors are the old river bends of the south-west that became lakes. At Jhapa the floating bridge joins the villages on either side and has made the baor a popular outing.
Boats can be hired at the bank, and the evening light on the water is the reason most people stay.
Getting there: Bus or CNG from Jashore to Monirampur, then an easy-bike to Jhapa.
Things to do
- Walk the floating bridge, then take a boat at sunset.
Good to know
- The bridge sways; keep children close.
