Purakhali Baor
Type: National Park
Contributed By: Nayeem
Brief
Purakhali Baor holds a area of 78 hectors in general, where in rainy season, the size enlarges to 94 hectors. There is 2 hectors sized Sanctuary containing 22 species of natural fish, 17 species of local and foreign birds, and 9 types of Aquatic Plants. There are mainly 4 villages surrounding the Baor namely Porabali, Mothuapur, Dighirpar and Dewapar.
The main objective of this sanctuary is to increase the number of natural fish, protect and nourish the birds and aquatic plants. To make those objectives successful, this sanctuary was established in the year 2000. There are 4 fish retrieved group taking care of many species of fish.
There are also many species of tree surrounding this Baor. There are around 1500 herb, fruit and other types of trees. However, there is only one nursery.
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How to go
Purakhali Baor is next to Kurakhali Beel and is located at Sreedharpur of Avaynagar in Jessore district. After reaching at Jessore, you can take local buses or CNG to reach that spot.
How To Reach: Jessore District
By Rail:
There is an intercity train service available which leaves everyday at 12:30. Chitra express and Sundarban express are trains departing from Dhaka to Jessore and Khulna.
Chitra Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-7:00pm, Arrival time-5:10 am Khulna (off day Monday). Departure time(from Khulna)-8:30am Arrival time-6:20am Khulna(off day Monday)
Sundarban Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-6:20 AM, Arrival time-4:20pm Khulna (off day Saturday). Departure time (from Khulna)-7:30pm Arrival time-5:50am Khulna (off day Friday)
By Air:
Jessore is also linked to Dhaka by air. Airline companies offering flight service from Dhaka to Jessore have been listed below:
1. United Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3925
2. Regent Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3800
Several buses leave from Dhaka, Gabtoli station to reach Jessore. Some of them are listed below for your assistance:
1. Hanif Enterprise
Gabtoli Counter, Contact: 8016040, 8011759
Fare: TK 280 (Approx.)
2. Shohag Paribahan
Gabtoli Booking Booth, Phone: 8011998, 8012148
Fare: TK 280
3. Eagle Paribahan
Gabtoli Counter, Phone-8017698, 8017320
Jessore is also linked to Dhaka by air. Airline companies offering flight service from Dhaka to Jessore have been listed below:
1. United Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3925
2. Regent Airways
Ticket price starts from Tk 3800
3. Novo Air Limited
Ticket price starts from:
Flexible: Tk 5400
Discounted: Tk 4800, Tk 4300
Special: Tk 4000
There is an intercity train service available which leaves everyday at 12:30. Chitra express and Sundarban express are trains departing from Dhaka to Jessore and Khulna.
Chitra Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-7:00pm, Arrival time-5:10 am Khulna (off day Monday). Departure time(from Khulna)-8:30am Arrival time-6:20am Khulna(off day Monday)
Sundarban Express: Departure time (from Dhaka)-6:20 AM, Arrival time-4:20pm Khulna (off day Saturday). Departure time (from Khulna)-7:30pm Arrival time-5:50am Khulna (off day Friday)
The price for Khulna ranges from 390-1390 BDT and Jessore 350-1260 BDT depending on the compartment selected. It is approximately 238 km away from Dhaka. A tourist from Jessore may take Bus or CNG auto rickshaw and go through the Jessore-Chuknagar road. From Khulna main road a traveler has to go to Khulna Satkhira highway.
Where to Stay
The district of Jessore holds many hotels you may consider staying in. Some of them have been listed below for your assistance:
1. Banchte Shekha (NGO cum Guest house)
Contact: +88 0421 68885
2. Hotel Hasan International
Contact: +88 0421 67478
3. Hotel Magpie
Contact: +88 0421 68722
4. Hotel Mid-Town
Contact: +880 1711 940160
5. Grand Hotel
Contact: +88 0421 73038
6. Hotel RS
Contact: +88 0421 61881
Things to do
1. You will see Jhapa Baor and Khajura Baor
2. See the natural beauty of Kopotakkho River flows
3. You can take photos of birds and other animals.
4. You can have boat trips all the time throughout the year.
5. You can arrange a picnic by giving an amount of charge any time from November to March.
Eating Facilities
There are no food facility in Purakhali Baor. You can bring your own food and water.
Travel Tips
1. Fishing is not allowed for the externals into that Baor.
2. You cannot take or destroy any or any part of trees, bushes etc.
3. People cannot elevate livestock surrounding the Baor.
4. Splitting any kind of chemical waste or environmental pollution is absolutely prohibited.
5. Any kind of activity relating to sound pollution is not allowed.
Contact to:
1. Abdul Kuddus Gazi- Editor
Porakhali Baor Management Committee
Phone: 01714298184
2. Md. Rafiqul Islam- Accountant
Porakhali Baor Management Committee
Phone: 01718943409
