Babu Daing Picnic Spot

Babu Daing Picnic Spot is located in Jhelim Union, 10 km away from Chapainawabganj district headquarters, in the beautiful mountainous forest. This hilly forest of Barendra region consists of some parts of Rajshahi's Godagari and Chapainawabganj Sadar upazilas covering an area of ​​about 300 acres. At the end of the forest, the hill-like hill rising eastward from the round square is known as Babudaing. Looking down from this square, one will notice the strangely beautiful undulating forest that fascinates the tourists. Beyond this forest, you will see various unknown birds living in the trees and several beautiful waterfalls. Besides, a cross dam has been constructed in the two and half kilometer long lake which is naturally formed in the middle of the forest. The land is irrigated using lake water through this dam. The water of this dam flowing at high speed looks like a fountain from a distance. One has to cross this dam and walk through the grass on both sides to go to the Babudaing picnic spot.

Built under Bangladesh government, this picnic spot surrounded by various species of plants is inhabited by tribal people. About 1.5 million saplings and 5 ponds were dug at this Babudaing picnic spot by Barendra Multipurpose Development (BMDA) about 25 years ago. Currently there is a plan to build a cantonment of Bangladesh Army here.

Chapainawabganj can be reached by road and rail from the capital Dhaka. Several transport buses like Mordan, Hanif and Shyamli operate on the Dhaka-Chapainawabganj route. AC/Non AC bus fare is Tk 830-1500 depending on the standard. From Kamalapur railway station one can go to Chapainbabgabj district by Banlata Express train. The fare will be 515 to 1173 taka per seat. From Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila you can reach Babudaing picnic spot by CNG, rickshaw or auto rickshaw.

Among the residential hotels located in Chapainawabganj district, Hotel Raj, Hotel Al Nahid, Hotel Sapnapuri, Hotel Rangdhanu, Hotel Najma and Hotel Sky View etc. are notable. Apart from this, you can stay overnight in Dak Bungalow and Circuit House of Zilla Parishad subject to permission.

There are some light food stalls inside the Babu Dying picnic spot. However, Chapainawabganj city has numerous food hotels and restaurants including Saruar Hotel, Bhai Bhai Hotel, Cafe Village and Sharifa Hotel. If you have a chance, you must try Shibganj's original taste.

Among the other places of interest in Chapainawabganj district, Khaniyadighi Mosque, Alpana Village Tikiil, Darasbari Mosque and Chhota Sona Mosque are notable.

Feature Image: Md. Abu Sayem