Bhawal National Park
ভাওয়াল জাতীয় উদ্যান
Shady sal forest with picnic spots and walking trails, an hour from Dhaka.
At a glance
- Where
- Gazipur district, Dhaka division
- Entry / cost
- Small entry fee (approx. 20–50 BDT)
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep)
- Time needed
- About 3 h
Bhawal National Park protects a remnant of the sal forest that once covered much of this part of central Bangladesh. Tall, straight sal trees shade dirt paths, small lakes and picnic areas with named cottages. Weekends and winter holidays bring crowds of picnickers, but on weekday mornings it is quiet enough to hear woodpeckers and spot monkeys. The forest is at its greenest after the first monsoon rains.
How to get there
Bus along the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway to the park gate near Rajendrapur, about 1–1.5 hours from Dhaka.
Good to know
Visit on a weekday morning; avoid winter weekends when picnic groups bring loudspeakers.
Where to stay in Gazipur
Common questions
Where is Bhawal National Park?
Bhawal National Park is in Gazipur district, Dhaka division, Bangladesh. Gazipur is about 27 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Bhawal National Park?
Bus along the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway to the park gate near Rajendrapur, about 1–1.5 hours from Dhaka.
How much does it cost to visit Bhawal National Park?
Small entry fee (approx. 20–50 BDT).
When is the best time to visit Bhawal National Park?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), monsoon (Jun–Jul) and autumn (Aug–Sep). Allow about 3 h for the visit.
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