Himchari National Park

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Bangladesh /Chittagong Division /Cox’s Bazar District /Cox’s Bazar Sadar

Himchari National Park is located on Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive Rd, 16 KM far from Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Himchari park is comprised of lush tropical rain forest, grasslands and trees, and options variety of waterfalls, the largest of that cascades down toward the sandy, covered beach. The natural fantastic thing about the realm provides a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of town life, for locals yet as tourists. The flora and fauna within the space is torrential and birders never fail to be delighted at the in depth bird-life. There area unit spill a hundred species of trees, shrubs, grasses, canes, palms, ferns and herbs within the park, whereas stunning orchids break the unnumbered reminder inexperienced with splashes of color. several of the herbs found in Himchari park have therapeutic properties that the native individuals perceive and may create use of. This wide range of vegetation provides appropriate habitats for the quite 286 species of birds that decision the park home, together with the chimney swallow (Hirundo rustica), Asian Palm Swift (Cypsiurus balasiensis) and bird genus fuscus. The latter could be a genus of oscine that has been introduced into different elements of the globe, like African nation, Hawaii, Israel, Australia and New Zealand, wherever it’s usually brought up as an Indian minah.

Himchari National Park, Cox’s Bazar

HistoryEdit

Himchari National Park was established in 1980 by the Bangladeshi government as a conservation area for research, education and recreation. At one time the stomping grounds of herds of Asian elephant, Himchari is still home to a limited number of these majestic animals. Other mammals that visitors may see when exploring the park include Gibbon, Rhesus Macaque, Leopard Cat, Fishing Cat, Tiger, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Dhole (also known as the Asiatic Wild Dog) and Indian Muntjac. Additionally the Himchari National Park is home to around 56 species of reptiles and 13 amphibian species.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours.

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Tk. 5.00/ Person.

Kids Rs. : Tk. 5.00/ Person.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Tk. 5.00/ Person.

Kids Rs. : Tk. 5.00/ Person.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are available from Airport to reach the destination.

Bus : The main bus terminal is a few kilometers east of the central town area, about a 15-20 minute / Tk 100-120 by electric bike known as ‘Easy Bike’ or CNG auto ride. Local buses head to Chittagong (Tk 120, 4 hours) and Teknaf (Tk 70, 3 hours). By bus it will take about 10-12 hours from Dhaka and 4-5 hours from Chittagong. The private AC Bus line named Greenline, Soudia, Hanif, TR Travels, Shamoli and Amader Baghdad are available from Dhaka and Chittagong. AC bus will take BDT 1400-1800 from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar. Moreover, many Non-AC services are also available from Dhaka and Chittagong costing from BD taka. 350.00-750.00 (from Dhaka) or BD taka 200.00-360.00 (from Chittagong).

Train : There is no train service to Cox’s Bazaar, but you can take a train from Dhaka to Chittagong then a bus from there.

Air : Cox’s Bazar Airport (IATA: CXB, ICAO: VGCB) is a domestic airport in the resort town of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The airport serves mostly local tourists and foreign tourists. Daily non-stop flights are available from Chittagong and Dhaka on United Airways or Regent. The journey by plane takes 60 minutes and the fare is BD taka.6000.00 and 3500.00 one way from Dhaka & Chittagong respectievly.

Others : Cycle-rickshaws : Cycle-rickshaws are plentiful, and the ride between Hotel Motel Zone and the Laboni point area on the main roaming should cost Tk 12, though foreigners will have to fight hard for that price. They’ll ask for at least Tk 20, Tk 15 is a fair enough middle ground.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

You can reach Himchari only by the beach. So, ensure you are back to town before high tide rise in the evening. It is not wise to stay here after sunset.
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