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Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary is a hill forest reserve in Fatikchhari, about 45 km north of Chattogram port, with evergreen forest, 216 bird species and animals such as hoolock gibbons and capped langurs.
Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary (হাজারিখিল বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য)
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In short
Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary covers about 2,908 hectares of hill forest in Fatikchhari, about 45 km north of Chattogram port, declared in 2010. Its ridges hold evergreen forest, 216 recorded bird species and animals such as hoolock gibbons and capped langurs. It is a protected area, and birdwatchers and walkers usually give it half a day.
Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Ramgarh and Sitakunda hill forests of Fatikchhari, about 45 kilometres north of Chattogram port. It was declared a sanctuary in 2010, covers about 2,908 hectares and is a protected area under IUCN category II.
Ridges, heavy monsoon rain and resident families
The land is broken up by ridges and spurs, with loam and clay soils. Annual rainfall is around 3,000 millimetres, falling mostly from June to September, while November to May is dry. About 925 families live within the sanctuary.
Evergreen forest with 478 recorded plant species
The forest is tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen, mixed with bamboo and dense scrub. Researchers have recorded 478 plant species, including 189 kinds of tree such as chapalish, nageshwar and Dipterocarpus species, and several rare plants have been rediscovered here.
Wildlife includes rhesus macaques, capped langurs, western hoolock gibbons, wild boar, Indian muntjac, dholes and the Indian rock python. The near threatened Himalayan serow has also been recorded. With 216 bird species, the sanctuary is popular with birdwatchers.
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Key information
🐦Bird species: 216
🌳Plant species: 478
🐒Primates: Gibbons, langurs
🕐Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6)
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Highlights Include:
Wildlife
- Hoolock gibbon
- Capped langur
- Himalayan serow
What They Offer
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Half a day
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Tips for visiting Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary
- Hire a local guide.
- Start early for birdwatching.
- Avoid the monsoon months.
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November to February; avoid the heavy monsoon months, when paths are slippery.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General
In Fatikchhari, Chattogram district, about 45 km north of Chattogram port.
Tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest with bamboo.
Rhesus macaques, capped langurs and western hoolock gibbons.
Yes, the near threatened Himalayan serow has been recorded.
A local guide is strongly recommended.
It is an IUCN category II protected area.
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216 bird species have been recorded.
478, including 189 tree species.
Timing & weather
About 3,000 mm a year, mostly from June to September.
November to February, when trails are dry.
Most visitors spend Half a day at Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary (হাজারিখিল বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য).
Getting there
Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) is the airport for Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary (হাজারিখিল বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য), about 49 km away in a straight line.
Health & safety
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