Introduction to Jamuna Eco Park
Bangabandhu Jamuna Eco Park is the only entertainment center in Sirajganj district . The Forest Department established the Bangabandhu Yamuna Ecopark in 2007 on an area of about 120 acres on the western bank of the Bangabandhu Bridge. The lush green park offers a magnificent view of the Yamuna River and the Bangabandhu Bridge. The number of visitors to Bangabandhu Yamuna Ecopark is steadily increasing due to its unique natural environment surrounded by calm and deep shade.
The variety of fruits, forest and medicinal plants in Bangabandhu Yamuna Ecopark includes mango, guava, rai, amlaki, deua, fig, kathal, olive, jam, tamarind, akasmani, ipir-ipil, arocaria, bakul, shimul, jaiyatan, jarul, mahua. , Nageswara, Karbi, Kanjalvadi, Tebubia, Arjuna and many unknown trees. Apart from the greenery, there are also squirrels, various types of birds, deer, peacocks, sajaru, rabbits and monkeys.
Opening-closing schedule
Yamuna Eco Park is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and to enter you have to collect a ticket from the main gate.
how to go
Non-AC buses of Avi Classic and SI Company ply from Mohakhali Bus Stand in Dhaka at regular intervals. And from Mirpur number 2, Dhaka line and AC bus of SI company depart for Sirajganj. AC/Non AC buses will cost 500 to 1300 taka per person. Apart from Mahakhali or Mirpur 2 bus, any North Bengal bound bus or train can easily go to Bangabandhu Jamuna Ecopark by alighting at the western end of Bangabandhu Bridge. And if you want to come to Bangabandhu Jamuna Ecopark from Sirajganj district headquarters, you have to come by bus for about 08 km.
where will you stay
If you want to visit Jamuna Ecopark in one day from the capital Dhaka. However, if necessary, if you want to stay overnight, you can get a room for a night between 800 and 1500 rupees at Alishan Hotel or Hotel Anik located in Sirajganj city.
where to eat
Sirajganj Sadar has several hotels and restaurants of different quality. You can eat the necessary food from any restaurant that can meet your needs. Among the popular food hotels, you can dine at Food Village, Bashundhara Restaurant. Besides, Bogra curd is available almost everywhere. Must try this famous yogurt.
Some more places to visit
If you have time to visit Sirajganj for the whole day, you can visit China Dam , Big Pool, Closer and Navaratna Temple located in Hatikumrul village near Sirajganj city.
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