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| Bhawal
National Park |
| Location
and accessibility |
About
40km north of Dhaka city and accessible by road. |
| Area
: |
5022
hectare |
| Established
: |
1974 |
| Existing
facilities : |
Bhawal
National Park is the place that offers serenity from the bustle
of the city for the city dwellers. The major vegetation of this
reserved forest is Sal (shorea robusta) mostly of coppice origin.
It harbours 220 plant species of which 43 are trees, 19 shrubs,
3 palms, 27 grasses, 24 climbers and 104 herbs. A number of 64 faunal
species including 13 mammals, 9 reptiles, 5 avis and 5 amphibians
are found there. Forest Department has recently introduced some
wildlife e.g. peacock, deer, python, fishing cat etc.
The proximity of the National park from the capital city makes
the park as a promising one to be developed as eco-destination
with developed amenities and recreation facilities.
|
| Visitors
(Present) |
15,00,000
/ year |
| Entry
Fee |
Tk.
3.00 / person |
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