Sherpur, Mymensingh
A Forest Department eco-park in the Garo foothills, with forest trails, a lake and a watchtower looking out over the hills to Meghalaya.
Madhutila is an eco-park run by the Forest Department in Nalitabari upazila, set among the low hills along the border with Meghalaya. It was opened around the turn of the century to protect the hill forest and give visitors a way to enjoy it.
Inside are forest trails, a lake with boats, rest areas and a watchtower; from the top you can look across the green hills towards India. The forest is home to birds and small wildlife, and wild elephants pass through the wider area.
Compared with Gajni, Madhutila feels more like a forest, and it is a good place for a quiet walk on a winter morning.
Hire a CNG or car in Sherpur town and head for Nalitabari.
Walk the forest trails and climb the watchtower in the cool of the morning.
Eat at Nalitabari or Jhenaigati bazar.
Drive on to Gajni for the lake and the view, and leave before dark.
November to February, in the morning
About 1–1.5 hours from Sherpur town by bus or CNG to Nalitabari, then a short ride on to the park. It can be combined with Gajni in one day by hired CNG or car.
