মধুটিলা ইকোপার্ক — Attraction in Mymensingh Division

Modhu Tila Eco Park (Madhutila Eco Park) is a popular eco-tourism destination located in the Nalitabari Upazila of the Sherpur District in Bangladesh. The park is situated near the Bangladesh-India border and is a part of the Madhutila Forest Range.

Key Features and Attractions: Natural Beauty: The park is known for its lush green environment, scenic hills, and forests. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape from city life.

Hills and Viewing Tower: The park is built on hilly terrain. A prominent feature is the observation tower, which is built on a hill. From the top of the tower, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the park, the surrounding hills, and even the hills of the Indian state of Meghalaya across the border.

Lake and Boating: There is an artificial lake within the eco-park where visitors can enjoy boating.

Mini Zoo and Sculptures: The park also features a mini zoo and various sculptures of different animals, making it an attractive spot for families and children.

Picnic Spots: Modhu Tila Eco Park is a popular picnic destination for people from Sherpur and neighboring districts. There are designated picnic spots available.

Visitor Information: Location: Puragaon Union, Nalitabari Upazila, Sherpur District, Bangladesh. It is approximately 30 kilometers from Sherpur district town.

Entry Fee: There is a nominal entry fee to enter the park. Additional fees may be required for specific activities, such as using the watch tower or boat rides.

Timings: The park is open to visitors during daylight hours, typically from 10 am to 5 pm, seven days a week. It's important to note that due to the presence of wildlife, especially Indian elephants, it is not safe to be in the...

Modhutila Eco Park is at Nalitabari, Sherpur. Modhutila Eco Park is also situated in the border. In the Indian part, Tura hill is situated in the same place. It is in Jhinaigati Thana of Sherpur. It takes 30 mins to reach there from Sherpur. This is a nice place with lots of species of trees and animals. After visiting Gazni, you should visit Modhutila as you go to Sherpur. Visitor can see there Meghlay, plants, animals, waterfall, lake etc.

Modhutila Ecopark is unknown tourist place for maximum people of other districts. It has outstanding natural beauty and pleasant environment for recreation. My study was based on semi-structured questionnaire survey and informal discussion. Maximum tourist visit this place for pass their leisure period with friends & family. Main attraction of this place is its natural beauty and green environment. This Ecopark is much potential for the development of socioeconomic condition of surrounding people. About 12.5% people of this area are totally depending on this park, and 2/3 people are moderately affected by the park for their income generation.

After establishment of this park, percentage of unemployed people decrease from 21%to13%, percentage of poor people decrease from 46%to34% and percentage of education increase from 17% to 21.5% by three years. Park authority faces some problem to manage the park. Communication, security, manpower are the main problem of this park. Sudden attract of Indian elephant is another problem for local people, park authority and it hampered the development of infrastructure of park.

If sustained management strategies apply and take effective Government initiatives, then it can play an important role in the development...

Modhutila Eco Park is at Nalitabari, Sherpur. Modhutila Eco Park is also situated in the border. In the Indian part, Tura hill is situated in the same place. It is in Jhinaigati Thana of Sherpur. It takes 30 mins to reach there from Sherpur. This is a nice place with lots of species of trees and animals. After visiting Gazni, you should visit Modhutila as you go to Sherpur. Visitor can see there Meghlay, plants, animals, waterfall, lake etc.

Modhutila Ecopark is unknown tourist place for maximum people of other districts. It has outstanding natural beauty and pleasant environment for recreation. My study was based on semi-structured questionnaire survey and informal discussion. Maximum tourist visit this place for pass their leisure period with friends & family. Main attraction of this place is its natural beauty and green environment. This Ecopark is much potential for the development of socioeconomic condition of surrounding people. About 12.5% people of this area are totally depending on this park, and 2/3 people are moderately affected by the park for their income generation.

After establishment of this park, percentage of unemployed people decrease from 21%to13%, percentage of poor people decrease from 46%to34% and percentage of education increase from 17% to 21.5% by three years. Park authority faces some problem to manage the park. Communication, security, manpower are the main problem of this park. Sudden attract of Indian elephant is another problem for local people, park authority and it hampered the development of infrastructure of park.

If sustained management strategies apply and take effective Government initiatives, then it can play an important role in the development...