Jamalpur, Mymensingh
A recreation area among the forested Garo foothills on the border, with a lake, hill paths and a tall watchtower over the hills.
Lauchapra lies in Bakshiganj upazila, in the far north of Jamalpur, where low hills covered in forest rise along the border with Meghalaya. It was developed as a recreation centre and has become the district’s best-known place for a day out.
The park has a lake, paths through the hills, picnic spots and a watchtower; from the top you can see the forested hills stretching towards India. The surrounding villages are home to Garo and other hill communities as well as Bangali farmers.
Like Gajni and Madhutila in neighbouring Sherpur, Lauchapra is busiest in the winter picnic season and quiet the rest of the year.
Take a bus or hired CNG north to Bakshiganj.
Climb the tower for the view over the Garo foothills.
Walk around the lake and along the paths through the hills.
Eat at Bakshiganj and head back to Jamalpur before dark.
November to February; weekdays are quieter than Fridays and holidays
About 1.5–2 hours from Jamalpur town by bus or CNG north to Bakshiganj, then a short ride on to Lauchapra. Hiring a CNG or car for the day is easiest.
