Bhawal National Park

Located at Rajendrapur, and only one hour north of Dhaka, Bhawal National Park is where city types come to remember what a lungful of fresh country air feels like. While no means an untouched wilderness, its forest walks, angling and lake boating make it a favorite 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.