Bhimruli Floating Guava Market

Bhimruli, a village about 15 km from Jhalokathi town, is famous for its floating market held where three canals meet. From July to September the water is crowded with narrow wooden boats loaded with guavas from the surrounding orchards, part of one of the largest guava-growing areas in Bangladesh.

Farmers sell from their boats to traders on bigger vessels, and the bright green fruit, the paddling boatmen and the dense trees along the banks make an unforgettable scene. Outside the guava season the market still trades in vegetables, lemons and other produce, but on a smaller scale. A boat ride from Bhimruli through the orchard canals and on towards Atghar-Kuriana makes a perfect monsoon day out.