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Jhilmil Park
Best time to visit
Between November and February, when migratory birds arrive at the park and the weather is cooler. The early morning hours offer the best light for birdwatching and to avoid the midday crowds.
Budget tips
Entry costs 20 takas (about 0.20 USD) per person, a symbolic price. Bring your own water and snacks because the stalls inside the park have higher prices.
Recommended for
Birdwatchers, Families with children, Nature photographers, Strollers seeking peace and quiet
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: Its 20 hectares of riverside forest are home to more than 150 species of birds, including the kingfisher and the orphean bulbul. On weekends, up to 3,000 visitors come seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of Dhaka.
Highlights: Every December, the park becomes the setting for a bird festival where visitors can spot migratory species that travel from Siberia to this small tropical forest. Wooden pathways wind between centuries-old banyan trees and palm trees, creating green corridors where the temperature is up to 5 degrees cooler than in the city.
Insider tips
- Bring binoculars and a camera with zoom; the birds are shy but there are herons, kingfishers, and ospreys waiting to be photographed.
- Visit on weekdays if you can: on weekends the park receives up to 3,000 people and the trails get crowded.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and mosquito repellent; the main trail is dirt and the humidity attracts insects.
- Do not miss the boat ride on the Bangshi River, it costs an additional 100 takas and gives you a unique perspective of the park from the water.
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