Eco Park
ইকো পার্ক
A city park of about 194 hectares in New Town, with miniature replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, lakes and cycling paths.
Eco Park (Prakriti Tirtha) is in New Town and is laid out around a large lake. Its attractions include miniature replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World, a butterfly garden, a rose garden, a Japanese garden, boating on the lake and bicycle rentals. Next door is a wax museum of Mother Teresa. It suits a relaxed half-day outing for families. The park is open roughly from Tuesday to Sunday, 12:00 to 19:30, with longer hours on weekends. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is charged by zone. The airport is about 15 minutes away by car.
Opening hours
Approx. 12:00–19:30 (opens earlier on weekends); closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Tangra (New Chinatown)
- Science City
- College Street & Indian Coffee House
- Kumartuli
- Marble Palace
- Jorasanko Thakur Bari
- Mother House
- Nakhoda Masjid