Banskhali Eco Park

Bordering the western edge of the chunati Wildlife Sanctuary, this Eco- Park provides a range of recreational nature activities .Visitors can take boat rides in an artificial lake , hike along well established trails or climb to the top of one two viewing towers.
Location : In the Banskhali Thana of Chittagong District, some 60Km south of chittagong town and 4 km east of Banskhali town.

Area : 1,200 hectares
Outstanding Features;

• Vistas of the expansive Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary and of the Bay of Bengal.
• Recreational facilities for group outing, including for group outings including boat rides .

Brief History :

The Eco-Park began under a Government of Bangladesh project in 2003.

Habitat, Flora & Fauna :

Although this area was once tropical semi evergreen forest , it is now a habitat dominated by sun grass and other plantation species.

Getting there from Dhaka :
Travel to chittagong (Biman and GMG Airlines have daily flights ). AC and Non AC Buses go from dhaka to chittagong every hour and take about 6hours .Bus services from chittagong bohaddarhat Bus Terminal  to Banshkhali take about 2.5 hours and cost around TK. 40.You can also rent a microbus to go there (tk.2500-30,000 daily plus fuel)
Places to Stay at Banshkhali Proshika Rest House (Tel: 01711428364, Tk.100). There is a Forest Department  Rest House (Tel: 031- 684420) here which requires prior permission . Restaurants are widely available in the area.