It is recognized as the first eco-park established by the Bangladesh Forest Department to promote ecotourism.
The park is situated on the slopes of the Chandranath hills, which are part of the Chittagong Hill Tracts geography.
It serves as a protected zone for various native medicinal plants and rare botanical specimens of the region.
The park terrain includes significant elevation changes, providing a microclimate distinct from the surrounding coastal plains.
The Sitakunda Botanical Garden and Eco-Park is located on the hilly terrain of the Chandranath reserve forest area in the Chittagong District. Established as the first eco-park in Bangladesh, it serves as a center for biodiversity conservation and botanical research. The park encompasses several hundred hectares featuring a mix of native forest, artificial plantations, and landscaped floral displays. Visitors can access a series of walking trails that wind through hilly ridges and lead to a prominent lake. The site protects significant populations of indigenous tree species, medicinal plants, and various wildlife native to the Chittagong hills. Infrastructure includes viewing platforms and resting points designed to minimize human impact on the surrounding forest ecosystem.
The elevated viewing deck overlooking the park's lake and the distant forested valley.
Wear sturdy hiking shoes as the terrain involves steep, unpaved inclines and natural forest trails.
Bring sufficient insect repellent, as the dense forest environment is active with mosquitoes and other insects.
Carry a reusable water bottle, as walking the full trail network is physically demanding.
Do not attempt to hike the trails during or immediately after heavy rainfall, as the slopes become slippery and prone to erosion.
Maintain silence and strictly adhere to 'leave no trace' principles; do not pick plants or feed wildlife.
