Lawachara National Park

Lawachara National Park is a forest reserve featuring mixed evergreen vegetation with three distinct walking routes available to visitors. These trails wind through thick undergrowth and cross small mountain streams at several points.

The forest area received protection in 1925 and was designated as a national park in 1996. This official status reflected Bangladesh's commitment to conservation.

The Khasia and Tipra people have lived in this forest for generations, growing betel leaves on tall trees in a way that shapes how the forest looks today. Walking through, you notice how their farming methods blend with the natural landscape, creating a distinctive pattern of cleared and planted areas.

The park is accessible on foot with trail options suited to different fitness levels. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as the paths cross uneven ground and streams.

The forest shelters one of the last African Teak trees growing outside Africa, a botanical rarity in this region. You may also hear the haunting calls of Hoolock gibbons echoing through the canopy, one of the largest populations of these primates anywhere.

Inception: 1996

GPS coordinates: 24.31972,91.78361

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03