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Metropolis in Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
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Gazipur is a city in the upper reaches of Dhaka Division.
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Homestead/farm of poet Humayun Ahmed, one of the most acclaimed writers of Bangladesh. Named after his son, it holds a collection of statues and unique plants from around the world on 14 acres.
ভাওয়াল জাতীয় উদ্যান
undisturbed forest which is kind of a rare thing in Bangladesh where you can hike, zip line, and just enjoy this country's scenic if a bit flat landscape. Monkeys, python, deer, etc. Horseback rides.
Gazipur Safari Park
Spread over 3,810 acres (1,540 ha) of Sal forest, it is probably Bangladesh's most popular safari park, one of the largest safari parks in the world and the largest in Asia. Tigers, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, birds, fish elephant rides, 47 species of animals and birds, of which 28 are native. You can go on the safari ride and get up close and personal with the lions.
Fantasy Kingdom
Fantasy Kingdom, Water Kingdom, Xtreme Racing Go Kart, Heritage Park, Resort Atlantis
ব্র্যাক সিডিএম
Splashy resort next to the national park with pool, gym, restaurant, free breakfast, etc.
close to Gazipur, with lots of activities.
a lower-end resort with activities but far from everything
ভাওয়াল রিসোর্ট এন্ড স্পা
Luxury resort with pool, spa, etc.
সারাহ রিসোর্ট গাজীপুর
high end resort kind of far from everything, but it does have a nice pool.
It's about an hour's drive north of Dhaka, else you can disembark from the train at Joydebpur Train Station downtown. But seeing as attractions are in the surrounding area, a car is probably preferable.
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