Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
রেমা-কালেঙ্গা বন্যপ্রাণী অভয়ারণ্য
One of the largest surviving natural hill forests in the country, remote and rich in wildlife.
At a glance
- Where
- Habiganj district, Sylhet division
- Entry / cost
- Ticketed (approx.)
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
- Time needed
- About 5 h
Rema-Kalenga stretches along the Tripura border in Chunarughat and is among the biggest remaining tracts of natural hill forest in Bangladesh. Trails lead through dense woodland, with chances to see langurs, macaques, squirrels and a large variety of birds. It is less visited than Lawachara and feels wilder.
How to get there
From Chunarughat or Srimangal, take a jeep or CNG to Kalenga; roads are rough in places.
Good to know
Stay on trails with a local guide; the border is close. Simple local accommodation is available nearby.
Common questions
Where is Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary is in Habiganj district, Sylhet division, Bangladesh. Habiganj is about 150 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
From Chunarughat or Srimangal, take a jeep or CNG to Kalenga; roads are rough in places.
How much does it cost to visit Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
Ticketed (approx.).
When is the best time to visit Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar). Allow about 5 h for the visit.
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