Tilagor Ecopark: A destination for nature lovers
Every day, visitors from different parts of the country come to the park to enjoy its greenery and calm atmosphere
ATT Desk Report
Tilagor Ecopark in the Tilagor area of Sylhet has become a popular destination for nature lovers, offering visitors a peaceful environment surrounded by natural beauty.
Every day, visitors from different parts of the country come to the park to enjoy its greenery and calm atmosphere, reports the state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
“We, two friends, have come to Tilagor Ecopark to spend some time in nature and enjoy the calm and cool environment of the forest,” local resident Habibul Bashar told BSS.
The ecopark is only 8km away from the north-east corner of Sylhet city. Photo: touristplaces.com.bd
Noyon, who came from Narail with his family, said the park was an attractive place for visitors.
“It is a beautiful place to visit, and children also enjoy seeing wildlife, including deer and birds kept in cages at the park,” he said.
Tilagor Ecopark is the third ecopark established in Bangladesh. The park was developed on small hillocks, with a stream flowing through the hilly area.
The park features a variety of fruit trees and rich biodiversity. It also has picnic spots and children’s play areas.
Tilagor Ecopark was established in 2006 in the Tilagor Reserve Forest on the eastern side of Sylhet district. Photo: touristplaces.com.bd
Built on 112 acres of forest land, the park includes a wildlife conservation centre.
Several species of wildlife, including deer, python and zebra, along with birds such as peacocks, golden pheasants, silver pheasants, macaws and grey parrots, are kept at the park to attract visitors.
According to the Bangladesh Forest Department, maintenance of the ecopark has been leased to a private company, Jalal Enterprise.
The entry fee for the park is Tk23 per person, while children can enter free of charge.
The entrance to the Tilagor Ecopark. Photo: Mehrab Zishaan/Wikimedia Commons
Forest beat officer Shipon Ahmed said the Forest Department oversees the reserve forest, while Jalal Enterprise is responsible for maintaining the ecopark.
Tilagor Ecopark was established in 2006 in the Tilagor Reserve Forest on the eastern side of Sylhet district. It is located near Sylhet Agricultural University and Sylhet Engineering College.
