Destination guide
Chikli Water Park
চিকলি ওয়াটার পার্ক
Chikli Water Park sits in the Hanumantala area of Rangpur city, beside the century-old Chikli bil. An artificial waterfall, lakes full of colourful fish, selfie zones and a Ferris wheel make it a lovely half-day outing for families. Being inside the city, getting there is easy — and the park turns even prettier once the afternoon heat fades.
History & significance
The park was built privately on the northern edge of the century-old Chikli bil in the Hanumantala area — construction began in 2018 over about 5.5 acres of the bil leased for 30 years. Since opening it has become popular with travellers — the charming wetland-side setting is its main draw. The Chikli bil itself is a century-old wetland, said to have once served as a seaplane landing station, and it still draws migratory birds in winter.
How to get there
First get to Rangpur from anywhere in the country. From Dhaka, the bus fare is ৳750-1500 and the train runs ৳585 to ৳2013. Once in town, most travellers take an auto from the bus terminal or Medical Mor straight to the park gate for around ৳50. The park is on the zoo road, so you can also cover Surabhi Udyan, the District Police Park and Rangpur Zoo along the same route.
Entry fee
৳20–50 · traveller-reported
Tickets come in two steps — ৳20 at the outer gate, then another ৳30 to enter the water park inside. That is ৳50 per person in total. Rides such as the Ferris wheel and the kids zone take separate tickets inside.
Opening hours & best time
We couldn't verify the opening hours — check locally before you go.
Best time
Late afternoon is the best window. After dark, the artificial waterfall and the park bridge light up in changing colours — the night view is the one you will remember most.
Traveller tips
The Ferris wheel, kids zone and VR games each take a separate ticket, ৳100 to ৳150 apiece. Budget for the rides you actually want.
The lakes are full of colourful fish — buy a ৳20 packet of feed and let the kids feed them; they love it.
There are restaurants and fast-food stalls inside with a posted price list — chicken meat box ৳160, barbecue ৳200, cheese ৳250.
Stay until the lights come on — the lit waterfall and the bridge view are at their best after dark.
The zoo, Surabhi Udyan and the police park are all on the same road — string them together for a full day trip.
Groups often come here for picnics — there are plenty of shaded benches to sit and eat.