Satchari National Park (SNP) was established in 2005 with an area of 243 hectares. This small Park is located in Raghunandan hill reserve forest, in
Paikpara Union of Chunarughat Upazilla, Habiganj District. “Satchari” is a Bangla word meaning ‘Seven Streams’ and the Park takes its name after
the seven streams flowing inside the forest. These streams provide water for wildlife and are an important part of the ecosystem of the park,
fossilized tree branches can be found among their sandy beds in the dry season.
Satchari National Park has a rich flora and fauna. More than 200 tree species have been identified, including ones typical of tropical evergreen
forest such as Garjan (Dipterocarpus turbinatus), Chapalish (Artocarpus chaplasha), various figs (Ficus sp.), and Jarul (Lagerstroemia sp.). This
remnant fruitrich forest supports globally threatened primates such as Northern Pig-tailed Macaque, Capped Langur and Western Hoolock Gibbon.
It is a popular forest for birdwatching, and notable colorful species include Red Junglefowl, Redheaded Trogon, Oriental Pied Hornbill, Green
Imperial Pigeon, and in the early monsoon breeding cuckoos and Hooded Pitta.
A tipra ethnic village inhabited by 24 families is located within the National Park. Peaceful Tipra para is a jewel of the Park. This community for long
sustained themselves from the forest, with co-management several tipra youths now earn a living as tourist guides, and other families have
diversified their professions.
