Bhawal National Park

Introducing Bhawal National Park

Located at Rajendrapur, and only one hour north of Dhaka, Bhawal National Park (admission per person Tk 6, per car Tk 30, per minibus Tk 50) is where the citizens of the city come to remember what a lungful of fresh countryside air feels like. While it certainly cannot be described as an untouched wilderness, its forest walks, angling and lake boating make it a favourite weekend haunt with the inhabitants of Dhaka. In recent years, the forest department have created a ‘silent zone’ where music is banned, and have reintroduced peacocks, spotted deer, fishing cats and pythons.

The park is on the Dhaka–Mymensingh Hwy, 38km north of Dhaka. From Mohakhali bus station in Dhaka, buses heading for Mymensingh run right past the well-marked park entrance, on your right. The trip takes at least an hour.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009