Lawachara National Park
লাউয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান
A patch of tall tropical forest where western hoolock gibbons call through the canopy at dawn.
At a glance
- Where
- Moulvibazar district, Sylhet division
- Entry / cost
- Ticketed; foreigners pay more
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 3 h
Lawachara is a protected semi-evergreen forest near Srimangal, best known for its endangered western hoolock gibbons, whose loud whooping calls carry across the trees in the morning. Marked trails of different lengths lead through towering trees and bamboo, and you may also see langurs, macaques and many birds. A railway line runs through the forest, a scene made famous in the film 'Around the World in 80 Days'. A Khasi village lies within the park.
How to get there
About 15–20 minutes by CNG from Srimangal on the Kamalganj road.
Good to know
Go early and quietly to hear gibbons. Hire a park guide for longer trails. Never feed the animals.
Ready-made trips that include it
Where to stay in Moulvibazar
Common questions
Where is Lawachara National Park?
Lawachara National Park is in Moulvibazar district, Sylhet division, Bangladesh. Moulvibazar is about 195 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Lawachara National Park?
About 15–20 minutes by CNG from Srimangal on the Kamalganj road.
How much does it cost to visit Lawachara National Park?
Ticketed; foreigners pay more.
When is the best time to visit Lawachara National Park?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 3 h for the visit.
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Place Srimangal Tea Gardens
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