Unseen Bangladesh
Gazipur District · Dhaka Division · নুহাশ পল্লী
Nuhash Palli travel guide
Writer Humayun Ahmed's country retreat and grave; a peaceful place full of trees and artworks.
🗓️ Best time to visitOctober–March; special events on his birthday, 13 November
⏱ How long it takes2–3 hours
💰 Estimated costEntry fee (a few hundred taka per person)
History and background
The popular writer and filmmaker Humayun Ahmed built this country retreat in 1987 and named it after his son Nuhash. His plays and films were shot here. He was buried under the litchi trees in 2012.
How to get to Nuhash Palli
Pirujali, about 20 km from Gazipur Chowrasta; by CNG.
Gazipur is about 37 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 1–2 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Gazipur/Sreepur-bound buses from Mohakhali or Abdullahpur, fare ৳50–120.
- 🚆 By train: Local and intercity trains from Kamalapur to Joydebpur, fare ৳30–100.
- 🚗 By road: 1–2 hours by private car or microbus (depending on traffic).
Where to stay
- Gazipur has many resorts, such as Chuti Resort and Nakshatrabari Resort (৳5,000+)
What to eat
Jackfruit (Sreepur-Kapasia), buffets at local resorts
Good to know
- Group picnics need permission in advance
- Don't miss Bhoot Bilash, Brishti Bilash and the medicinal plant garden
More places to visit in Gazipur district
- Bhawal National Park — A park in sal and gajari forest; good for picnics, walks and birdwatching.
- Safari Park, Gazipur — Tigers, lions, zebras, giraffes and more in open surroundings; you can do a safari by vehicle.
- Bhawal Rajbari — The Bhawal zamindars' huge palace, linked to the famous 'Bhawal Sannyasi' case.