Sherpur District · Mymensingh Division · গজনী অবকাশ কেন্দ্র

Gazni Recreation Centre travel guide

A lake, hanging bridge, watch tower and hillocks at the foot of the Garo Hills.

🗓️ Best time to visitNovember–March
⏱ How long it takesHalf a day
💰 Estimated costSmall entry fee; rides extra

At a glance

Founded
1993
Area
About 90 acres
Location
Jhenaigati, 30 km from Sherpur town
Next to
Garo Hills and the Meghalaya border

History and details

The district administration built the Gazni Recreation Centre at the foot of the Garo Hills in Jhenaigati upazila, Sherpur, in 1993. With hills, sal forest and a lake it is the most popular picnic spot in greater Mymensingh.

The centre has paddle boats on the lake, a hanging bridge, a 60 ft watch tower, the 'Padma Sinri' steps, an artificial waterfall, dinosaurs and other sculptures. From the watch tower you can see the hills of Meghalaya across the border.

The area is a wild elephant corridor; herds often come down from the hills, so it's not safe to head towards the forest after dark. There are Garo, Hajong and Koch villages around.

Things to do

  • See the hills of Meghalaya from the watch tower
  • Take a paddle boat on the lake
  • Walk the hanging bridge and hill paths

How to get to Gazni Recreation Centre

In Jhenaigati upazila; about 30 km from Sherpur.

Sherpur is about 190 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 4.5–5 hours.

  • 🚌 By bus: Sherpur buses from Mohakhali (Tuhin, Dreamland), fare ৳350–450.

Where to stay

  • Gazni rest house (with permission)
  • Hotels in Sherpur town

What to eat

Sherpur's chhanar payesh, Tulshimala rice

Good to know

  • Very crowded with picnics in winter
  • Wild elephants move through the area — don't stay after dark

More to see nearby

  • Madhutila Eco Park (20 km)
  • Indigenous villages of Jhenaigati
  • Ghagra Lashkar Bari Mosque (Sherpur Sadar)

More places to visit in Sherpur district

Location on the map