How Visit National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh in Dhaka

The Largest National Botanical Garden in Bangladesh is the Mirpur Botanical Garden in Dhaka City.

The National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh, or the Botanical Garden, or the National Herbarium of Bangladesh is located next to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur, Dhaka.

This national botanical garden is also known as the National Botanical Garden. Besides, it is considered the largest centre for the conservation, research and display of plant species in Bangladesh.

Today, we will visit the National Botanical Garden, Dhaka Botanical Garden. We will try to visit the whole garden.

Let's get started, National Botanical Gardens - Mirpur, Bangladesh

Travel Places National Botanic Gardens;

The familiar name is Botanical Garden;

Location Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh;

Area 84 hectares (208 acres);

Built-in 1961;

952 of the plant species;

Plants 68 thousand (approx);

Section 57;

There are 7 reservoirs;

Road and footpath 7.678 km;

The status is universal;

Managed by the Department of Environment and Forests, Bangladesh;

Opening year-round;

The ticket price is 20 taka;

Visit from sunrise to sunset;

Number of visitors 1.5 million (years);

Where the National Botanic Gardens are located

The National Botanical Garden is located next to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur, Dhaka District, Bangladesh.

This 208-acre garden has spectacular bamboo gardens, lakes, spectacular deck on the lake, rose gardens, rare species of plants, Padma-pukur, Chapala pond, seasonal flower garden, variety of woodpeckers, variety of birds, and give you a lot of natural beauty. Your nature will awaken love.

Botanical Garden Brief Introduction

The Botanical Garden was established in 1961. The garden is located about 20 km from Dhaka.

The 208 acres comprise 57 sections. The main purpose of the park is to collect, preserve and build a life pool of different species of domestic and foreign plants. The focus here is on providing support for students' education and research and for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty.

The total area of ​​the reservoir is 11 acres. There is a waterfall and a deck next to a pond. At present, the National Park is a living collection of 952 species of plants belonging to 114 plant families.

There are 28,200 trees of 255 species, 8,400 shrubs of 310 species and 10,400 shrubs of 385 species. In addition, 6 net houses have rare species of orchids and cactus.

The park has 1 bamboo garden of 22 species, gazari forest, palm garden, medicinal garden, fruit garden, puzzle hedge, banyan tree for more than 50 years. About 1.5 million visitors come here every year for education and research.

Botanical Garden Tour

Not to mention at the outset of the trip, many people have a negative view of this botanical garden. But in today's journey, We will try to see how much of that negative perception of the human mind is now a reality. The national park is open to visitors 7 days a week from sunrise to sunset.

The admission ticket here costs 20 rupees. But tickets for the disabled and two-year-olds are not required.

The main gateway to the Botanical Garden and the National Zoo are two. Let's enter the garden with the ticket.

What I could see in the plant garden

After entering the botanical garden through the gate, you have to go to the right-hand side and then take a left turn and walk straight. And, on both sides, you will see different species of flowers and other plants.

When you turn right, you will see that there is a small map in the botanical garden. There is various information about the park on the signboards on both sides in front of it. From getting acquainted (gain, obtain) with present-day techniques, here are some of the things you'll see here: Kiki or not.

The descriptions are as follows:

The National Botanical Garden is an important state institution. It is my responsibility to protect your wealth and beauty.

All immoral antisocial activity is prohibited inside the park.

Wildlife is an ornament of nature, do not treat them cruelly.

The location of the garden after sunset is prohibited.

The planting of flowers, fruiting and pruning is completely prohibited in the garden.

Then you will see a huge beautiful rose garden on the left-hand side.

The rose garden

In addition to the lovely red roses, there are about 100 varieties of roses including the rare species of Double Delight, Taj Mahal Perfecta, Standard Rose, Miniature Florida, Puliyentha.

Sailing ground

Which is to be observed while visiting the plant garden, Let us know what you need to observe while travelling to the garden.

Refrain from smoking while staying in the park.

Walk while maintaining the decency of the garden.

Refrain from playing indoors.

Drive very slowly inside the park.

Protect yourself from the least damage to the plants in the garden, irritating others Help keep it because it's a legally punishable offence.

Prevent yourself from being caught, killed or extorted in the wild, and help keep others away because it is a legally punishable offence.

Access to the garden with firearms is prohibited.

If you walk a little, you will see a small lake on the right side.

The Bridge of the Lake

There is a small island in the middle of the lake. Which is connected by a bridge.

Camellia Restroom in Botanical Garden

If you go a little further, you will see the restroom for the visitors. The restroom is named Camelia.

Shapala Pond at Botanical Garden

You can see a small water lily pond just in front of the Camellia Restroom. However, there is no shapala in the pond!

After a short walk, you will see another photo of the entrance to the main garden. Your ticket may be re-checked here. Motorcycles are not allowed here.

There is a washroom next to the main gate. With the main gate, you can see the front of the visitor centre.

The visitor centre at Botanical Garden

Then there is the green square of section-7. Where there are seasonal flowers and leafy gardens.

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Guide Map of  Botanical Garden

There is a guide map for trips to the park.

How to travel to the international park

From the green courtyard came the international park to see the various flowers and trees of different species on both sides.

The International Park was created in 1973. There is nothing like that here. A round circle has been made with brick and cement. You can sit back and relax for a while if you want.

When he finished resting, he came forward. Now you can travel in two ways.

1. Walk straight from the International Park to the Greenhouse through the intersection to the Director's Office - Botanical Garden Jame Mosque - Watch Tower - Padmapukur - Padma Neer - Shapla Pond - Bamboo Garden - International Park.

2. From International Park to Bamboo Garden - Shapla Pond - Padma Neer - Padmapukur - Watch Tower - Botanical Garden Jame Mosque - Director's Office - Greenhouse - Crossroads International Park.

Travel to National Botanical Gardens

We will travel according to the instructions on number 2. For this reason, you have to come to the bamboo garden on the left-hand side or a little before the intersection.

However, before going to the bamboo garden I could see that a new camp was being constructed for the visitors to sit. Besides, a lot of renovation work was noticed.

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Bamboo Garden at  Botanical Garden

I first came to the bamboo garden from the international park. There are 22 species of bamboo in this bamboo garden. Without spending much time here, I went ahead. Because it feels like listening to bamboo!

Shapla Pond 

In front of the bamboo garden, you will see a huge shapla pond. There are many big coconut trees around the bank of the Shapla pond.

There is not much water in Shapla Pond this time. But here too the reform work is worth noting. The perimeter of the hill has been increased more than ever before.

There are also tools for sitting on the side of the pond. However, there is a large visitor camp on the north side of the pond. There is a bamboo garden next to it.

Padma nest at  Botanical Garden

There is a beautiful road through the bamboo garden to reach Padma-nest from Shapala Pond.

If you walk a bit along the forest road, you will actually see Padma Neer in front. Padma Neer is currently in a dilapidated condition. I saw algae on the building. Next to the Padma Neer is the famous Padmapukur.

Padmapukur at  Botanical Garden

Padmapukur is a popular botanical garden. This place is very popular with visitors. It is now known as the breeding ground for butterflies.

There is no lotus in the pond now! Because there is no water in Padmapukur. From April to September, lotus flowers can be seen here.

Watchtower in Botanical Garden

After staying on the banks of Padmapukur for some time, I took a right turn and left for Aslam Watch Tower. The watchtower is quite high. But it's off now.

Just below this watchtower is a Tong shop. Here you will find everything from tea biscuits to cold water, cold drinks, and dry food.

If you have time, you can sit here and drink tea. You will like it. I drank some tea.

Botanical Garden Jame Mosque

Adjacent to the Watch Tower is the Botanical Garden Jame Mosque.

If the time of prayer is offered, you can pray at the Botanical Garden Jam Mosque.

Office of the Director

The director's office is next to the Botanical Garden Jame Mosque. I really like this place.

As beautiful as the office is, the surrounding areas are decorated with various flowers and trees. Right in front of the office is a huge flower garden.

Walk to the manager's office and see the farmhouse. There are small plants of different plants here.

Greenhouse at  Botanical Garden

Office of the Director From the front you can actually see the greenhouse.

The greenhouse houses 60 species of cactus and succulents. The greenhouse was built in 1994. Different species of cactus include Oldman, Fishhook Cactus, Mammillaria, Kshepalia, Melo Cactus, Golden Barrel, Cerium Hexogenus, Rattail, Apansia side, Howarthia, Pictoria etc. Most cactus have been brought from Mexico.

In addition, about 85 species of orchids are preserved in the orchid greenhouse. Shades have been stored in the net house. There are about 100 species of shades in this house.

There is a crossroads next to the greenhouse. If you want, you can go to different places in the park from here. Because all the roads in the garden have come together here.

Moreover, if you go straight south along the road, you will be able to come to the front of the main gate through the international park.

Nursery at  Botanical Garden

The botanical garden has a huge nursery spread over an area of ​​about 5 acres. In this nursery seedlings of flowers, fruits, vines, shrubs etc. are cultivated. You can buy saplings from the nursery at the price fixed by the government.

National Botanical Garden Travel Tips

Here are some tips for visiting the National Botanical Gardens or Botanical Gardens.

Do not enter the park with drugs.

Enter the park by collecting tickets.

Keep a ticket with you at any time.

Be sure to bring drinking water and dry food with you when travelling. Because the park is so big you will get tired of walking.

Do not hurry during the walk, you will be less tired if you walk slowly.

Do not engage in anti-social activities inside the park.

Keep umbrellas with travel time.

Try to wear light-skinned clothes as much as possible during the summer.

Don't bother anyone.

Take a rest when you're tired of walking.

Do not waste natural resources.

The place is very deep so be careful using a camera and mobile.

If you are alone, refrain from entering the depths of the forest.

Do not shout loudly.

Beware of wildlife.

Do not enter the water of the lake.

Do not eat anything given by anyone.

In case of any need contact the helpline number: 01904305294

Botanical Garden Travel Guide

The distance from Dhaka to Botanical Gardens is about 20 km.

Bus travel for Botanical Garden

From the Gabtoli bus terminal take the Laguna directly to the Botanical Gardens.

Rent: 10 taka

From Sadarghat Bus Terminal to Botanical Garden via Mirpur-1.

Rent: 25 takas.

Where to eat at Botanical Garden

Unless you are very hungry, it is best to buy something from the small fast-food shop in front of the national park. Because the price of every product here is much higher.

For quality food, you can eat at any restaurant near the Sony Cinema Hall or in the Mirpur-1 circle.