Forest and mangrove, Dinajpur
Singra National Parkসিংড়া জাতীয় উদ্যান
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
- best months
- Nov–Mar
- Cost
- A small entry ticket.
A patch of sal forest near Birganj, about 300 hectares protected as a national park: quiet trails under tall straight trees.
At a glance
- Protected area
- 305.69 ha
- Main tree
- Sal
About
Locally called Singra Sal Forest, the park lies in Bhognagar union, about 40 km north of Dinajpur town and 15 km from Birganj. Sal dominates, with other native trees, and the forest is home to small mammals, snakes and many birds.
There are walking paths, a few picnic spots and a watchtower area. Winter is the time to come: dry paths, fallen leaves and good birding.
Getting there: Bus to Birganj, then a CNG or auto about 15 km.
Things to do
- Walk the trails early for birds.
Good to know
- Go in a group and leave before dark.
