Ramsagar National Park
A vast 15th-century reservoir turned national park, ringed by forest and visited by migratory birds each winter.
📍 Location & access
🧭 Planning your trip
The best window for Ramsagar National Park is Nov – Feb. November to February is the easiest season for travel across Bangladesh generally - cool and dry - while the monsoon between June and September is when the haors, waterfalls and hills are at their most dramatic.
How to reach: A short drive of about 7 km, roughly 15–20 minutes, south of Dinajpur town, itself reached by train or bus from Dhaka (about 7–8 hours).
Dinajpur is known for kantajew Temple, Ramsagar Lake, litchi.
History
Centred on a vast artificial reservoir excavated in the 15th century, reputedly under a Dinajpur raja to relieve a famine, Ramsagar is one of the largest dug reservoirs in Bangladesh. The surrounding forest was declared a national park in 2001.
✅ Tips for visiting
- Visit in winter for the best chance of spotting migratory waterfowl.
- A short boat ride on the reservoir is worthwhile if the weather is calm.
- Combine with Kantajew Temple, a short trip away, on the same day.
🧭 Nearby
- Kantajew Temple
- Dinajpur Rajbari
- Swapnapuri amusement park
Sunrise and sunset at Ramsagar National Park today
Useful for planning the golden hour - 11:33 of daylight.
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Where is Ramsagar National Park?
Ramsagar National Park is in Dinajpur district, Bangladesh, at 25.5822°N, 88.6717°E.
When is the best time to visit Ramsagar National Park?
The best season to visit Ramsagar National Park is Nov – Feb.
What is Ramsagar National Park known for?
A vast 15th-century reservoir turned national park, ringed by forest and visited by migratory birds each winter.
How do I get to Ramsagar National Park?
A short drive of about 7 km, roughly 15–20 minutes, south of Dinajpur town, itself reached by train or bus from Dhaka (about 7–8 hours).
How much does it cost to visit Ramsagar National Park?
Entry roughly ৳50 (locals), ৳100 (foreigners approx.); boating costs extra, around ৳50–100.