Sundarbans
Located near Khulna about 320km. West of Dhaka.
Here in the south, spread over an area of about 6000 sq. km. of delta swamps along the
coastal belt of Khulna is the biggest mangrove forest, Sundarbans (beautiful forest) - the
home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. These dense mangrove forests are criss-crossed by a
network of rivers and creeks. One finds here tides flowing in two directions in the same
creek and often tigers swimming across a river or huge crocodiles basking in the sun.
Other wildlife in this region is cheetahs, spotted deers, monkeys, pythons, wild bears and
hyenas. The forest is accessible by river from
Khulna and Mongla. There are rest houses for the visitors to stay and enjoy the unspoiled
nature with all its charm and majesty. Spending some times inside the forest can be a rare
treat for the lovers of nature. BPC offers package tours to Sundarbans.
Mymensingh
From the foot of the Garo Hills in the north down
to the plains of Dhaka in the south lies greater Mymensingh. Along the northern frontier
of the district there are many aboriginal tribes such as Garos, Hajongs and Kochis who are
ethnically quiet distinct from the people around them. Mymensingh has earned a notable
position in Bengali literature as the birthplace of rich folklore and folk songs. On the
road from Dhaka to Mymensingh there is a National Park and game sanctuary at Madhupur
about 160 km. from Dhaka. There are a number of reserve forests in the area with rest
house and picnic spots. World famous painter Zainul Abedin's Art Gallery at Mymensingh
town is worth visiting.
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