Kaptai National Park
Kaptai National Park was established in 1999 and its area is 5,464.78 hectares(13,498.0 Acres). Prior to declaration of the national park it was Sitapahar Reserve. The original Sitapahar Reserve area was 14,448.0 acres.Out of this an area of 100 acres have been dereserved for the establishment of the industrial estate at Kaptai.It is about 57 kilometer from Chittagong city. It comprises with two Ranges namely Kaptai Range and Karnaphuli Range.Kaptai National park is being managed under CHT South Forest Division. It is historically important because of first time Teak(Tectona grandis) plantation in Bangladesh was started from this area. Its forest type is mixed evergreen forest.In 2009 IPAC(Integrated Protected Area Co-management) project started its activities in this protected area. Nevertheless it is an absolutely amazing natural area that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated. This is where rolling green hills greet the dramatic blue azure of ...