Satchari National Park (SNP) is the best-studied and most visited protected area in Bangladesh. The park is located in Habiganj District, Bangladesh. Satchari National Park (Bengali: সাতছড়ি) was built on 243 hectares (600 acres) of land after the 1974 Wild Life Preservation Act, in 2005 .Literally 'Satchari' in Bengali means 'Seven Streams'. There are seven streams flowing in this jungle, and the name 'Satchari' came from there.
SNP is 130 kilometres far from Dhaka. There are 9 tea gardens nearby. Satchari tea garden is on the West and Chaklapunji tea garden is on the East. Approximately 24 families of Tipra Tribe are living now (2007) in the Tipra village.
How To Reach
Bus,Train or Private vehicles
Where to stay
There are many hotels in Sylhet city. Since you can go and be able to return to the city within a day, it's a good idea to be in town.
WHY SATCHARI NATIONAL PARK IS IMPORTANT?
1. About 24 species of mammals, 38 species of reptiles, 19 species of amphibian, and 183 species of bird.
2. Tipra ethnic community reside here.
3. Satchari National Park stores 266 tons of CO2 per hectare for climate change mitigation.
4. Over 200 species of tree, including some rare species.
5. Popular and easily accessed forest for visitors.
Important Contact
Forest Department
Mr. Mihir Kumar Doe
DFO, Wildlife Management & Nature Conservation Division, Moulabi Bazar
Mobile:01712 566 001
Tel:0861/62878
Email:mihir_fd@yahoo.com
