Barshijora Eco Park
বর্ষিজোড়া ইকোপার্ক
A patch of forested hillocks right next to Moulvibazar town, good for a short green walk.
At a glance
- Where
- Moulvibazar district, Sylhet division
- From Dhaka
- 195 km to Moulvibazar by road, 5–7 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 1 h 30 min
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
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Barshijora Eco Park is a protected patch of small hills on the edge of Moulvibazar town. The hillocks are thick with trees and undergrowth, with paths, picnic spots and a few cottages. Visitors heading straight to Srimangal usually skip it, so on a weekday it is quiet. It is a handy morning walk if you stay in the district town.
How to get there
From Moulvibazar town take a rickshaw or CNG to the eco park gate a few kilometres away.
Good to know
Go early for birds. Avoid walking alone deep inside on quiet days.
Where to stay in Moulvibazar
Common questions
Where is Barshijora Eco Park?
Barshijora Eco Park is in Moulvibazar district, Sylhet division, Bangladesh. Moulvibazar is about 195 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Barshijora Eco Park from Dhaka?
First get to Moulvibazar, roughly 5–7 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: From Moulvibazar town take a rickshaw or CNG to the eco park gate a few kilometres away.
When is the best time to visit Barshijora Eco Park?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
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