Loading...Belai Beel (also spelled as Belai Bil), located near Dhaka in Gazipur, is a picturesque spot surrounded by lotus flowers. The river’s blue sky above, the colorful patterns on the water, and the gentle breeze create an enchanting atmosphere. It is a perfect blend of the river and the beel (bil), with the stillness of the surroundings, the gentle ripples on the water, and the sound of cicadas, making Belai Beel an ideal place to visit for a day trip.
Though the beel (bil) doesn’t have water all year round, it comes alive with doubled beauty during the monsoon season. The entire area is covered with blooming lotus flowers, and the red and white lotuses seem to have opened their own kingdom here. At the Kanaiya Bazar ghat, you can hire a dinghy or engine-powered boat for a whole day to explore the lotus kingdom of Belai Beel (Bil).
History and Transformation of Belai Beel (Bil):
Currently, the beel (bil) spans an area of eight square miles, though it was once even larger, encompassing the villages of Bauriya, Brahmangao, Boktarpur, and Bamchini. Belai Beel (Bil) was originally a fast-flowing body of water, similar to the Chela River. It is said that Bhawal’s landowner, Ghateswar Ghosh, dug 80 canals, draining the water from the Chela River, which transformed it into a large beel (bil).
During the monsoon, fishermen dig dykes around the beel (bil) to fish. In the dry season, the beel (bil) turns into fertile land where Boro rice is cultivated.
Scenic Views and Activities at Belai Beel (Bil):
The view of the beel (bil) in the evening is breathtaking. Standing on the new bridge in Kanaiya Bazar, you can experience the mesmerizing scenery, which will leave you in a state of contemplation for a moment. You can also visit Bamchini Mouza, an island village within the beel (bil).
One interesting fact about this village is that it has only one house in one of its mouzas, a phenomenon that is unique to Bangladesh. After enjoying the scenic beauty, you can visit Kanaiya Bazar for tea and biscuits.
Note that there are no other food arrangements in Kanaiya Bazar, so if you plan to spend an extended period visiting the beel (bil), it’s recommended to bring your own food.
How to Get to Belai Beel (Bil):
To visit this beautiful fusion of river and beel (bil), you can take a bus from Gulistan or Mohakhali to Gazipur bus station.
From Motijheel or Mohakhali, take a bus heading to Gazipur via the BRTC or Gazipur transport. Get off at the Gazipur Shibbari Mor. From there, walk a little and take a tempo to Kanaiya Bazar. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Kanaiya Bazar, and the fare is 10 BDT. After getting off at Kanaiya Bazar, cross the bridge, and you will find the Chela River.
If you’re traveling by private car, cross the Tongi flyover and continue forward. After the Pubail College Gate, turn left onto a shaded road. After traveling around four miles (passing through the water jungle), take a right turn, and after about 10 minutes, you’ll reach Kanaiya Bazar.
Once you reach Kanaiya Bazar, hire a boat. The cost for a small boat for a full day is 500-600 BDT, while a large boat costs around 2,000 BDT. You can also stay in the boat overnight, but you must inform the market committee beforehand if you plan to stay.
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