Bhawal National Park
Sal forest near Dhaka for walks, picnics and birdwatching
How to go: Dhaka to Joydebpur by bus takes 1.5-2 hours for 50-100 BDT; from Joydebpur a CNG takes ab…
🌳 Forest & wildlife🌲 Park & eco-park
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Dhaka Division
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Gazipur
Bhawal National Park, safari park and green forests close to Dhaka
📍 From Dhaka40 km
⏱️ Travel time1–2 h (bus)
💰 Daily costBDT 1,000–2,500 per day
🗺️ Places4
Gazipur is an industrial district north of Dhaka wrapped in sal forest. Bhawal National Park, the safari park and resorts make it a popular day trip for Dhaka residents. The memory of the Bhawal estate also gives the district a distinct history.
🚌 How to reach from Dhaka
From Mohakhali or Uttara a bus or CNG reaches Joydebpur in 1.5-2.5 hours for about 50-150 BDT depending on traffic. Trains also run to Joydebpur from Kamalapur or Airport for 30-100 BDT.
🍛 Famous food & products
Bhawal jackfruitpineappleguavabananas
📍 Places to visit in Gazipur
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park
Kaliakair's safari park, popular for wildlife viewing
How to go: From Dhaka go by bus via Chandra or Gazipur Chowrasta in about 2-3 hours for 100-200 BDT.…
🌳 Forest & wildlife🌲 Park & eco-park
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Nuhash Polli
Humayun Ahmed's green garden estate with a quiet literary feel
How to go: From Dhaka go via Gazipur by bus and CNG in 2-3 hours, costing about 200-400 BDT total. C…
🌲 Park & eco-park
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Bhawal Rajbari Joydebpur
Old palace of the Bhawal rajas in Joydebpur town
How to go: From Joydebpur station a rickshaw takes 15 minutes for 50-100 BDT. Dhaka to Joydebpur by …
🏛️ Heritage🏰 Zamindar house
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Other districts in Dhaka
DhakaFaridpurGopalganjKishoreganjMadaripurManikganjMunshiganjNarayanganjNarsingdiRajbariShariatpurTangail
⚠️ Fares, costs and hotel details are approximate and change over time. Verify before you travel. Check official advisories before visiting hill areas or islands.