Gazipur
Dhaka Division

Gazipur Districtগাজীপুর

Sal forests, a safari park and green getaways right next to the capital.

Best time to visitOctober–March
How many days1 day
Places to see5

Places to see

  1. 1Bhawal National Park
  2. 2Safari Park (Sreepur)
  3. 3Nuhash Polli
  4. 4Bhawal Rajbari (palace)
  5. 5Turag riverbank, Tongi

Where to stay

  1. 1Chuti Resort
  2. 2Sarah Resort
  3. 3Easy day trip from Dhaka

What to eat

  1. 1Jackfruit from Sreepur & Kapasia
  2. 2Village-style pitha (rice cakes)

Culture

The Bishwa Ijtema, one of the country's largest religious gatherings, is held every year on the banks of the Turag.

History

Home of the Bhawal estate of the famous 'Bhawal Sannyasi' case. On 19 March 1971 the first armed resistance against the Pakistani army took place at Joydebpur.

How to get there

1–2 hours by road from Dhaka; also reachable by train to Joydebpur station.

Festivals & seasons

  • JanuaryBishwa Ijtema, Tongi