Place

Nawabganj National Park

নবাবগঞ্জ জাতীয় উদ্যান

A large sal and teak forest right at the edge of Nawabganj town in southern Dinajpur.

At a glance

Where: Dinajpur district, Rangpur division
From Dhaka: 335 km to Dinajpur by road, 9–11 hours by bus or car
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
Time needed: About 2 h

Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.

Locals call it the Nawabganj Shal Bagan. The forest starts about a kilometre north-west of Nawabganj upazila town and covers some 517 hectares, declared a national park in 2010. Sal and teak dominate, with gamari, jam and acacia, and orchids on some trunks. Jungle cats, fishing cats, foxes and many birds live here, though you are more likely to hear than see them. Combined with Swapnapuri and Sitakot Vihara, it makes an easy day in the upazila.

How to get there

Take a bus from Dinajpur to Nawabganj upazila town; the forest begins about 1 km away, reachable on foot or by van.

Good to know

Morning walks are best for birds. Stick to the main tracks.

Where to stay in Dinajpur

Common questions

Where is Nawabganj National Park?

Nawabganj National Park is in Dinajpur district, Rangpur division, Bangladesh. Dinajpur is about 335 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to Nawabganj National Park from Dhaka?

First get to Dinajpur, roughly 9–11 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Take a bus from Dinajpur to Nawabganj upazila town; the forest begins about 1 km away, reachable on foot or by van.