River, lake and haor, Dinajpur
Ramsagar National Parkরামসাগর জাতীয় উদ্যান
- Time needed
- Two hours.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- A small entry ticket.
The largest man-made tank in Bangladesh, about a kilometre long, dug by Raja Ramnath in the 18th century and now the centre of a small national park.
At a glance
- Dug by
- Raja Ramnath, 18th century
- Park area
- 27.76 ha
About
Ramsagar lies at Tajpur, south of Dinajpur town. The long straight water is ringed by high banks planted with trees, with lawns, picnic spots, a small deer enclosure and the remains of an old sandstone ghat on the west side. A small temple stands near the bank.
It is the town's favourite outing, so weekends and holidays are busy. Come early on a winter morning for mist on the water and birds along the banks.
Getting there: By auto or CNG from the town, about 20 minutes south.
Things to do
- Walk the full bank, about an hour.
Good to know
- Weekday mornings are quiet; holidays are crowded.
