The Dhaka Times Desk It is good if a sanctuary is available to visit. Then come and visit Hazarikhil Sanctuary of Sitakunda. Time will pass well.
Located 62 km north of Chittagong city in the Ramgarh-Sitakunda forest area, Fatikchari Hazarikhil Sanctuary, spread over an area of about 3,000 acres, continues to be a beauty of nature. The forest area was declared a wildlife sanctuary on 5 August 2014 due to its habitat for rare species of trees and animals.
About 25 species of mammals, 123 species of birds, 8 species of amphibians, 25 species of reptiles and 250 species of almost extinct plants are also found in this Hazarikhil sanctuary. Notable wildlife and birds include monkeys, Hanuman, almost extinct Ibex, Maya deer, Mechho tiger, Hudhud bird, Neel kant, Ababil, Beghabau, Kao Dhanesh etc.
Apart from camping in the calm and quiet environment of Hazarikhil Sanctuary, there is also the opportunity to participate in various tree activities in the tea garden. Entry fee for Wildlife Tree Activities is Tk 100 per person. Also, if you want to see the magical form of nature, you have to enter the amazing Hazarikhil trail of the tea garden. The 7/8 km long Hazarikhil trail of exquisite beauty passing through gorges and cascades ends at Kalapani Jharna.
how to go
If you want to go to Hazarikhil Sanctuary, you have to come to Chittagong first. From Chittagong by bus to Fatikchari you can reach Hazarikhil Sanctuary which is located at a distance of 13 km with CNG.
If you want to go to Chittagong from Dhaka, from Syedabad Bus Terminal in Dhaka, Saudia, Unique, Sohag, TR Travels, Green Line, Hanif Enterprise, Shyamoli, S. AC-Non AC buses are available for various transport like Alam, Modern Line etc. Bus fare is 500 to 1200 taka per seat.
Moreover, you can also get from Chittagong by train. In that case, you can also go to Chittagong by Sonar Bangla, Suborn Express, Turna-Nishitha, Mahanagar Prabhati/Godhuli, Chittagong mail train from Kamalapur railway station. Moreover, several airlines operate direct flights to Chittagong from Dhaka. You can also go by plane if you want.
where will you stay
Camping is also available at Hazarikhil Sanctuary. If you don't want to go camping then you can find different quality hotels in Station Road, JSC Mor and Agrabad area of Chittagong. Among which Hotel Star Park, Hotel Miskha, Hotel Diamond Park, Hotel Hilton City, Asian SR Hotel, Hotel Safina, Hotel Paramount, Hotel Silmon etc. are notable residential hotels.
where to eat
If you want you can also eat at the rice house located in Hazarikhil Sanctuary. If you want, you can also go to the Bibir market located near the sanctuary and have food easily. If you have a chance, you can try Chittagong's popular mejbani and kala bhuna.
Some tips about traveling to Hazarikhil
# Hazarikhil trail sightseeing and tree adventure should be left for Hazarikhil early in the morning.
# can also take help of guide for camping.
# Jacket and helmet must be worn while doing tree activities.
# Hazarikhil trail road is very slippery so take extra caution while walking.
# You can also take salt and mustard oil to prevent leech infestation.
Other places of interest in Chittagong
Other places of interest in Chittagong include War Cemetery, Foyz Lake, Jamburi Park, Mahamaya Lake, Chandranath Pahar, Khaiachra Jharna etc.
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