NatureBhawal National Park
4.2Sal forest reserve with walking trails 40 km from Dhaka.
Gazipur
Sal forest just north of the capital
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Hidden Gems
About Gazipur
A green belt of sal forest, safari parks and lakes that Dhaka residents escape to for the day.
Dhaka Division
গাজীপুর · 24.00°N, 90.42°E
Top Places
Nature
WildlifeBangabandhu Safari Park
4.1A drive-through safari park with deer, tigers and lions.
NatureNuhash Polli
4.0A themed resort park with lakeside cottages and gardens.
Nature
Rajendrapur National Park
4.0A sal-forest national park with walking trails and picnic spots.
HistoryHidden gem
Joydebpur Rajbari
3.9The old Bhawal estate palace in Joydebpur.
Famous Food
Gazipur Pineapple
গাজীপুরের আনারস
Sweet pineapple from the Madhupur-Gazipur belt, sold roadside.
Jackfruit (Kathal)
কাঁঠাল
Bangladesh's national fruit, sweet and fragrant, sold from roadside stalls in summer.
Bhorta Platter
ভর্তা
Mashed potato, brinjal and dried-fish bhortas served with hot rice.
Beef Tehari
গরুর তেহারি
Mustard-oil rice cooked with beef and green chillies.
Kheer
ক্ষীর
Slow-reduced rice and milk pudding.
Hidden Gems
Lesser-known places worth the detour.