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Kaptai National Park
Kaptai National Park is a national park in Bangladesh, established in 1999, covering 55 km² (21 sq mi). It is the #4 largest of Bangladesh's 19 national parks.
- Area
- 55 km²
- Established
- 1999
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- CGP · 49 km
Nearest airports to Kaptai National Park
- 1Shah Amanat International AirportCGP49 kmstraight lineChattogram (Chittagong), Bangladesh
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- 2 CXB119 kmstraight line
- 3 AJL155 kmstraight line
Aizawl (Lengpui), IndiaMore about Kaptai National Park
Kaptai National Park is one of 19 national parks in Bangladesh. It covers 55 km² (5,464 ha) — about the size of Manhattan, making it the #4 largest national park in Bangladesh (10.2% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1999, 27 years ago — the first national parks in Bangladesh date back to 1962. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Kaptai National Park
The closest airport is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), about 49 km away — around 1 h 3 min by car; alternatively Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB, 119 km). Other national parks within reach include Baroiyadhala National Park (29 km²), Phawngpui National Park (50 km²), Medhakachhapia National Park (4 km²) and Rajbari National Park (32 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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