Places to see
- 1Bhawal National Park
- 2Safari Park (Sreepur)
- 3Nuhash Polli
- 4Bhawal Rajbari (palace)
- 5Turag riverbank, Tongi
Where to stay
- 1Chuti Resort
- 2Sarah Resort
- 3Easy day trip from Dhaka
What to eat
- 1Jackfruit from Sreepur & Kapasia
- 2Village-style pitha (rice cakes)
Culture
The Bishwa Ijtema, one of the country's largest religious gatherings, is held every year on the banks of the Turag.
History
Home of the Bhawal estate of the famous 'Bhawal Sannyasi' case. On 19 March 1971 the first armed resistance against the Pakistani army took place at Joydebpur.
How to get there
1–2 hours by road from Dhaka; also reachable by train to Joydebpur station.
Festivals & seasons
- JanuaryBishwa Ijtema, Tongi