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Tengragiri Eco Park Walkway: Coastal Mangrove Exploration

Explore Tengragiri Eco Park Walkway: Where the beauty of the sea meets the tranquility of Bangladesh's lush mangrove forest.

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The Tengragiri Eco Park Walkway offers an immersive experience into Bangladesh's second-largest mangrove forest, near Kuakata. This serene park features a red brick walkway leading to Sonakata Beach, diverse wildlife, and rich biodiversity, making it a tranquil escape into nature.

A brief summary to Tengragiri Eco Park Walkway

  • V2PP+5G7, Unnamed Road, BD

Local tips

  • Wear comfortable shoes for the 8 km walk from Kuakata to Tengragiri.
  • Bring water, as the walk can be quite warm.
  • Visit during the late afternoon to enjoy the beautiful sunset view on the horizon.
  • Be aware that the path can be damaged and slippery in places.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From the central bus station in Kuakata, take a local bus or auto-rickshaw heading towards Patharghata or specifically marked for Tengragiri. The fare typically ranges from 20-30 BDT. Inform the driver or conductor that you want to get off at Tengragiri Eco Park. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes. Upon arrival at the park entrance, an entry fee of approximately 50 BDT per person is required.

  • Walking

    If you prefer to walk from Kuakata's central area, head south on the main road towards the beach and look for signs indicating Tengragiri. The distance is about 8 kilometers and should take roughly 1.5 to 2 hours. Ensure you wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as the walk can be quite warm. Upon arrival at the park entrance, an entry fee of approximately 50 BDT per person is required.

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Tengragiri Eco Park Walkway, also known as Fatrarban, is a mesmerizing coastal paradise located near Kuakata in the Barguna District of Bangladesh. This eco-park seamlessly blends the beauty of the sea with the tranquility of a lush forest, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. Spanning over 4,048 hectares, Tengragiri is the second-largest mangrove forest in Bangladesh after the Sundarbans, making it a vital ecological treasure. Declared as a reserved forest on July 12, 1960, it was renamed Tengragiri Forest in 1967. The site was officially declared a wildlife sanctuary on October 24, 2010. To enter the world of nature, you have to cross a 50-metre wooden pier over a canal called Sakhina. This canal separates Tengragiri reserve forest from Sonakata union in Taltali upazila of the coastal district. The entrance of the sanctuary starts with a narrow path of red brick. The four kilometers long trail ends at the beach. The park is home to diverse flora and fauna, including various species of trees, birds, and reptiles. The lush green dense mangrove forests, the scurrying of red crabs on the beach shoreline, the chirping of birds and the beautiful view of the sunset on the horizon in the late afternoon are sure to fascinate any tourist. There are four enclosures built beside the brick alley one after another, where visitors can watch deer, wild boars, fishing cats, and crocodiles. The first enclosure in the eco-park is designated for deer. Located to the east of Kuakata, Tengragiri offers a serene escape with its 4 km long quiet golden beach. The forest is rich in breathing plants including Keora, Garan, Singra, Hetal, and Gewa. Besides, there are fresh water ponds, numerous small canals, forest department rest houses and picnic corners.

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