Parikunda Waterfall (পরিকুন্ড জলপ্রপাত)

Parikunda Waterfall is a narrow forest fall of about 150 feet inside Madhabkunda Eco Park, Barlekha upazila, Moulvibazar district, Bangladesh, a short walk upstream from Madhabkunda Waterfall. It suits visitors to Madhabkunda who are willing to walk an extra 15 minutes on a wet stone path for a quieter spot.

A side stream close to Madhabkunda

The fall sits on a side stream in the Patharia hills, close to the main Madhabkunda fall. Most park visitors never walk far enough to see it. Pari means fairy and kunda means pool.

A narrow strand about 150 feet high

Water drops down a steep, narrow cliff in a long strand. Travel sources put the height at about 150 feet; no official measurement was found. The gorge is shaded and enclosed by forest, and in the rainy season spray hangs around the pool at the base.

Ten to fifteen minutes along a wet stone path

From the eco park road the route passes a small Shiva temple and goes down a staircase to the stream, then follows a stone path along the water to the fall, about 10 to 15 minutes from Madhabkunda. The stones are wet and uneven and the stream has to be crossed in places, so wear shoes with good grip.

Bungalows, hotels and the park restaurant

A mid-range restaurant at Madhabkunda charges higher prices, so some visitors bring their own food. Two district council bungalows and two hotels stand near the park and need advance booking. Sylhet, Moulvibazar and Sreemangal have more choice.