Some other eco-tourism of Bangladesh

4. Modhupur National Park: In 1962 this park is established having total of 176 species of plants including 73 trees, 22 shrubs, 1 palm, 8 grasses, 27 climbers and 45 herbs. Besides, there are a number of exotic species planted in the national park area. This park is located in Tangail District under Tangail Forest Division and partly under Mymensing Forest Division. It is 125 km north of Dhaka. Earlier there was only one accessible path, which is road communication. Now train line is also established. Earlier this park was very rich in wild fauna like elephant, buffalo, tiger, leopard, peafowl etc. But now, fauna has been reduced day by day due to over pressure of land encroachment. Still this park having a unique biodiversity, local tribal communities say Garo communities with their cultural heritage and above all wilderness of the national park seems to be a very suitable destination of future eco-tourist. There is a provision of entry fees for visitors and these fees are 3 taka per person. Govt. of Bangladesh prescribes theses fees. Annually total visitors are 2.00 lakh approximately and revenue earns per year approximately 6.00 lakh from visitors.

5. Himchari National Park: In 1980 this national park is established under Cox’s Bazaar South Forest Division. Total 1729 hectare areas of land covered by this national park. It is 12 km south from Cox’s Bazaar Town. From Cox’s Bazaar this park is accessible by only one way and that is road. There Evergreen and semi-ever-green tropical forests are available in this park. There are 58 species of trees, 15 species of shrubs, 4 species grasses, 19 climbers and 21 species of herbs altogether 117 plant species are available there. Besides, there are 55 species of mammals, 56 species of reptiles and 13 species of amphibians are found in this evergreen forest. The main attraction of Himchari is waterfall. This is a unique place comprising the scenic beauty of green hills and blue waves of huge sea, which is the heaven of tourists. There is a big waterfall in the National Park, which is a major attraction to the tourists. There is a entry fees provision for visitors. Annual revenue comes approx. 10 lakh from visitos.