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[name] => {:en}Lawachhara National Park{:}{:bn}লাউয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান{:}
[post_id] => 6372
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/lawachhara-national-park/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Lawachara-National-Park-by-Nasir-Khan-Saikat-300x188.jpg
[post_content] => {:en}Lawachhara National Park (Bengali: লাউয়াছড়া) is a major national park and nature reserve in Bangladesh. The park is located at Kamalganj Upazila, Moulvibazar District in the northeastern region of the country. It is located within the 2,740 ha (27.4 km2) West Bhanugach Reserved Forest. Lawachhara was one of the filming sites of the 1956 movie Around the World in 80 Days.
Lawachhara National Park covers approximately 1,250 ha (12.5 km2) of semi-evergreen forests of the Tropical and subtropical coniferous forests Biome and mixed deciduous forests of the Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests Biome. The land was declared a national park by the Bangladesh government on July 7, 1996 under the Wildlife Act of 1974.
The terrain of Lawachhara is undulating with scattered 10 to 50 m (33 to 164 ft.) hillocks. Locally known as tila, the hillocks are primarily composed of Upper Tertiary soft sandstone. The park is crossed by numerous sandy-bedded streams (locally known as nallah), one of which is the Lawachhara tributary, from which the park derived its name. The soil of Lawachhara is alluvial brown sandy clay loam to clay loam dating from the Pliocene epoch. Shallow depressions filled with water (Haor wetlands) are also a feature of the region as the low-lying areas are often subject to flooding.
The climate of Lawachhara is generally pleasant to warm, averaging at 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) in February to 36.1 °C (97.0 °F) in June. The humidity is high throughout the year, and Lawachhara experiences frequent rains with occasional cyclonic storms.{:}{:bn}লাউয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান বাংলাদেশের অন্যতম প্রধান জাতীয় উদ্যান। এই উদ্যানটি উত্তরপূর্ব বাংলাদেশের মৌলভীবাজার জেলার কমলগঞ্জ উপজেলায় অবস্থিত। শ্রীমঙ্গল থেকে এই স্থানটির দূরত্ব ৯.৪ কিলোমিটার। ঘন সবুজ জঙ্গলে পরিপূর্ণ ১২.৫ কিলোমিটার আয়তনের লাউয়াছড়া জাতীয় উদ্যানটি পশ্চিম ভানুগাছ রিজার্ভ ফরেস্টের অন্তর্ভুক্ত। বাংলাদেশের সর্ববৃহৎ এই রেইন ফরেস্টে রয়েছে প্রায় ৪৬০ প্রজাতির জীব বৈচিত্র্য যেসবের মধ্যে রয়েছে ১৬৭ প্রজাতির গাছ, ৪ প্রজাতির উভচর প্রাণী, ৬ প্রজাতির সরীসৃপ প্রাণী, ২০ প্রজাতির স্তন্যপায়ী প্রাণী এবং ২৪৬ প্রজাতির পাখি। ১৯৭৪ সালের বন্যপ্রাণী আইনের অধীনে বাংলাদেশ সরকার ১৯৯৬ সালের ৭ই জুলাই এই উদ্যানটিকে জাতীয় উদ্যান হিসেবে ঘোষণা করে।{:}
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[name] => {:en}Madhabkunda Waterfall and Eco Park{:}{:bn}মাধবকুণ্ড ইকোপার্ক এবং জলপ্রপাত{:}
[post_id] => 3997
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/madhabkunda-waterfall-and-eco-park/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Madhabkunda_waterfall_Muhammad-Noman1-300x225.jpg
[post_content] => {:en}
Madhabkunda Waterfall and Eco Park is situated in Barlekha Upazila in Moulvibazar District of Sylhet Division. It is one of the largest waterfalls in Bangladesh. The waterfall is a popular tourist spot in Bangladesh. Big boulders, surrounding forest, and the adjoining streams attract many tourists for picnic parties and day trips. The 267 hectors Madhabkunda Eco Park (est. 2001) is located at Madhabkunda under Moulvibazar District. This area was declared as Eco Park with a view to conserve the Madhabkunda waterfall and surrounding biodiversity. The Madhabkunda Waterfall is the most attractive site of this Eco Park which is about 200 ft. (61 m) high. A section of ‘Khasia’ tribe lives in the forest villages of this area. They are engaged in some agro-economic activities in the forestland.
{:}{:bn}বাংলাদেশের সর্ববৃহৎ প্রাকৃতিক জলপ্রপাত হল সিলেট বিভাগের মৌলভীবাজার জেলার বড়লেখা উপজেলায় অবস্থিত মাধবকুণ্ড ঝর্ণাটি। বড় পাথরখণ্ড, চারপাশের বনভুমি এবং অঝোর ধারায় বয়ে চলা জলধারার কারনে এই স্থানটি বাংলাদেশের অন্যতম আকর্ষণীয় পর্যটন স্থান যেখানে প্রতিবছর প্রচুর পর্যটক বেড়াতে ও পিকনিক করতে আসেন।
মাধবকুণ্ড জলপ্রপাত এবং তৎসংলগ্ন জীব বৈচিত্র্যকে রক্ষার জন্য ২০০১ সালে প্রতিষ্ঠিত ২৬৭ একর আয়তনের মাধবকুণ্ড ইকো পার্কটি মৌলভীবাজার জেলার অধীন মাধবকুণ্ডে অবস্থিত। প্রায় ২০০ ফুট (৬১) মিটার উঁচু জলপ্রপাতটি এই ইকো পার্কের মূল আকর্ষণ। এখানকার গ্রামে খাসিয়া সম্প্রদায়ের আদিবাসীরা বসবাস করে এবং বনভুমিতে কৃষিভিত্তিক অর্থনৈতিক কার্যক্রম পরিচালিত করে।{:}
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[name] => {:en}Niribili Picnic Spot{:}{:bn}নিরিবিলি পিকনিক স্পট{:}
[post_id] => 1974
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/niribili-picnic-spot/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Statue-of-Rabindranath-tagore-at-Niribili-Picnic-Spot-Lohagara-Narail-District-Greater-Jessore-1-300x225.jpg
[post_content] => {:en}
Niribili Picnic Spot is one of the most beautiful places in South Bengal. In winter season huge people gather here to enjoy picnic. Many rides and recreation facilities are available here.
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নড়াইল জেলার লোহাগড়া উপজেলায় নিরিবিলি পিকনিক স্পট অবস্থিত। দক্ষিনবঙ্গের অন্যতম চমৎকার বিনোদন স্থান হল নিরিবিলি পিকনিক স্পট। এই পিকনিক স্পটটি গন্ডব গ্রাম থেকে ৫ কিলোমিটার দূরে নড়াইল জেলার লোহাগড়ায় অবস্থিত। শীতকালে এখানে অনেক মানুষ পিকনিক করতে আসেন। এখানে বিনোদনের জন্য রয়েছে বিভিন্ন রাইড এবং নানা আয়োজন।
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[name] => Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
[post_id] => 25931
[post_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/places/pablakhali-wildlife-sanctuary/
[thumb_link] => http://offroadbangladesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pablakhali-Wildlife-Sanctuary-by-Indian-Travel-Places-300x225.jpg
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Tucked into the northeast corner of the Chittagong Hill Tracts, the Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary is home to elephants and a wide variety of other animals. The sanctuary is the finest hill forest remaining in Bangladesh and it also an important wetland site.
The Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary in Bangladesh is located in the Rangamati District in the Chittagong division. It was established in 1983 so the wildlife and vegetation in the sanctuary is quite settled and well-developed. It is not a very big wildlife sanctuary, as it only covers 420.87 square kilometers, however that does not mean it has nothing to offer. Quite to the contrary, this tiny little sanctuary is positively teaming with life! Some of the animals you can expect to see here include capped langur, hoolock, Asian elephant, rhesus macaque, gibbon, tiger, otters, wild boars, guar, Indian muntjac, Indian python and sambar. Bird lovers can look forward to seeing herons, egrets, little grebe, common coot, common moorhen, waterfowl, white-winged wood duck, Asian openbill stork and more. There are also small cats, dholes and dozens of other animals living in this fascinating wildlife sanctuary. Nature lovers will find that much of this diversity is owing to the regions great topographical diversity. The area is well watered and varies in altitude.
The best time to visit the Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary in Bangladesh is between November and May. Visitors can choose between bird safaris and jungle safaris and both are equally rewarding. Accommodation can be found in the immediate area by way of two rest houses. You will find that both Bangla and English is spoken here, so most people can find a way to communicate with the locals and tour guides. The nearest town is Rangamati which can be easily reached by road or rail. Most visitors will touch down at the Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong before taking the train to Rangamati en route to the Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary. Whatever way you choose to get there, make sure that you do end up visiting this great wildlife sanctuary!
Adventure: Jungle safari, Bird safari
Wild Life: Tiger, Gaur, Asian Elephant, Rhesus Macaque, Capped Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, Dhole, Small Cats, Otters, Wild Boar, Indian Muntjac, and Sambar,Waterfowl, Little Grebe, Herons, Egrets, Common Moorhen, Common Coot, Asian Openbill Stork, and White-winged Wood Duck, Indian python
Location: At the northern end of Kaptai Lake in the south-eastern part of Kassalong Reserve Forest in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, some 112 km from Rangamati Town. The western boundary is formed by the Kassalong River.
Area: 42,087 hectares
Outstanding Features:
* Wide variety of mammals, including elephants
* A refuge for birds
* Beautiful hilly terrain ranging from 100-300 m
Brief History: It was established as a game sanctuary in June 1962, later declared as Wildlife Sanctuary in 1983.
Habita, Flora & Fauna: Three forest types can be distinguished in the sanctuary: tropical wet evergreen forest; tropical Semi-evergreen; and tropical moist deciduous forest. Among larger mammals, the most important is the population of Asian Elephant. Other mammals are Rhesus Macaque, Capped langur, hoolock Gibbon, Dhole, small cats, otters, wild Boar, and Sambar. There are also numerous bird species in the Sanctuary.
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