Madhupur National Park, National park in Tangail District, Bangladesh
Madhupur National Park is a forested area in Tangail District, north of Dhaka, made up of low ridges, valleys, and dense woodland. Dirt paths cross the terrain, and natural water collects in the lower clearings after rain.
The forest was set aside as a reserve in the early 1960s and officially became a national park in the 1980s. That change brought the woodland and its inhabitants under the formal protection of Bangladesh wildlife law.
The Garo people, an indigenous community, have long lived inside and around this forest and continue to do so today. Walking through the park, visitors may pass near their settlements and notice how closely daily life there is tied to the trees and land around them.
The dry season is the best time to visit, as trails can become slippery and hard to follow during and after heavy rain. Rest houses managed by the forest department are available for overnight stays and can be arranged through their offices.
Much of the woodland is dominated by the sal tree, which grows so densely that its canopy keeps the forest floor moist throughout the year. That steady moisture gives the ground a soft, spongy texture that visitors notice as soon as they step off the main paths.
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