Place

District Council Horticulture Park

জেলা পরিষদ হর্টিকালচার পার্ক

A hillside park at Zero Mile in Khagrachhari town with a hanging bridge over a lake, a watchtower and newer thrill rides.

At a glance

Where: Khagrachhari district, Chattogram division
From Dhaka: 270 km to Khagrachhari by road, 7–9 hours by bus or car
Entry / cost: Small entry ticket; rides charged separately
Best time: winter (Dec–Jan), autumn (Aug–Sep) and monsoon (Jun–Jul)
Time needed: About 1 h 30 min

Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.

The Zila Parishad Horticulture Park sits on the hills at the Zero Mile end of Khagrachhari town. Its best-known feature is a hanging bridge strung across a small lake between two hillocks, and a watchtower gives views over the town and the surrounding ridges. Families come for the gardens and the kids' zone, and a zipline and giant swing were added more recently. It is an easy stop on the way to or from Alutila.

How to get there

CNG or auto from Khagrachhari town (Shapla Chattar) to Zero Mile; a few minutes' ride.

Good to know

Go late afternoon for the view from the watchtower. The hanging bridge can get crowded on holidays.

Where to stay in Khagrachhari

Common questions

Where is District Council Horticulture Park?

District Council Horticulture Park is in Khagrachhari district, Chattogram division, Bangladesh. Khagrachhari is about 270 km from Dhaka by road.

How do you get to District Council Horticulture Park from Dhaka?

First get to Khagrachhari, roughly 7–9 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: CNG or auto from Khagrachhari town (Shapla Chattar) to Zero Mile; a few minutes' ride.