Over a lakh visitors are estimated to flock yearly to watch farmers ferry fruit through canal markets

The winding canals branching off the Sugandha river weave through the famed floating guava orchards of Jhalakathi and Pirojpur, creating one of southern Bangladesh’s most distinctive agricultural landscapes.

During the monsoon, Jhalakathi transforms into a floating paradise. Bhimruli guava market comes alive with boats carrying farmers, buyers, and tourists.

Whenever you think of floating markets selling fresh vegetables and fruit, the Cabiao floating market in Philippines or Damnoen Saduak market of Thailand comes to mind first. In Bangladesh however, not many people know about the floating markets that are in operation in the division of Barishal, one of them is situated in Pirojpur, famous for guavas that are sold during its peak season.