Foy’s Lake, Bangladesh: A place of leisure and recreation amidst natural diversity

Foy’s Lake is one of the largest man-made lakes in Bangladesh

Tuhin Sarwar
The Today
4 min readJun 7, 2024

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Foy’s Lake in the Chittagong district of Bangladesh, one of the largest man-made lakes in the country, is a popular tourist destination

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Bangladesh is home to spectacular natural scenery, historical wonders, beautiful views, and adventurous rides all in one place

In and around this lake, an amusement park was built on 336 acres of land with lakes, mountains, and forests to enthrall travelers who seek a brief escape from their busy life

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The lake, located just 8km from the zero point of the port city, was excavated in 1924 under the supervision of the Assam Bengal Railway Authority. Batali Hill, the highest hill of Chattogram, is next to this lake surrounded by a cluster of mountains called Asmani, Gagandwip, and Jaltungi

The hills are covered by dense forests, where wild animals like rabbits and spotted deer roam free. Usually, 12 to 15 different species of birds are seen in the lake area.

There are various types of trees on the hills including Chapalish, Chatian, Shirish, Jarul, Dharmara, Vadi, Raintree, Segun, Gamar, Sonali Jharna, Krishnachura, Radhachura, Amla, and Bahera

image: Foy’s Lake

Concord Entertainment Company Limited

started the work of the amusement park in Foy’s Lake in 2004. In 2007, SeaWorld, a water theme park, was established inside the park.SeaWorld offers splash pools, water coaster rides, and everything one would expect from a world-class theme park. It also has a leisure centre that offers entertainment facilities for people of all ages and tastes

Apart from the Sea World, a picnic spot is on top of a hill. There is an observation tower up on another hill which offers visitors a Bird’s Eye View of Chattogram City

There are many things to enjoy at Foy’s Lake. Especially for kids, this lake is an absolute delight as there are various rides and play facilities for children here

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There are several modern rides for children such as Circus Swing, Bumper Car, Bumper Boat, Family Roller Coaster, Giant Ferris Wheel, Dry Slide, Family Train, Paddle Boat, Floating Water Play, Pirate Ship, and other fun rides

Kids can play video games here. There is also an exciting knocking competition between bumper boats and bumper cars

Adults will also find mountains and lakes together in a charming setting. Lake boating, trekking, and concerts are organized for the visitors around the lake.

Anup Kumar Sarkar say

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Concord Group, Anup Kumar Sarkar, says:

River, Forest, and Valley Amusement World is a dry park with typical theme park rides and attractions, boat rides on the lake, landscaping, restaurants, concerts with floating stages,

scenic walks, and many other fun activities. It even boasts a resort hotel. We have something for every age and flavor.

Foy’s Lake’s Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Concord Group, Mr. Manowar Hossain Rony, stated:

The biggest attraction is the beauty of the lake and its surrounding hills. Our park is right in the middle so you can enjoy the serenity and tranquility of Foy’s Lake. It hosts many corporate picnics and other events

Foy’s Lake Resort is a unique gateway to Chittagong where you can enjoy the natural beauty of Foy’s Lake and the entertainment of its two theme parks while staying in luxurious accommodations.

image: Collected

The brand new Foy’s Lake Resort is a unique getaway in Chittagong where you can stay in luxurious accommodations while enjoying the natural beauty of Foy’s Lake and the entertainment of its two theme parks.

image: Collected

Article By:- Tuhin Sarwar

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Tuhin Sarwar
The Today

Tuhin Sarwar, a Bangladeshi author, publisher, and journalist, covers various Bangladeshi issues in international media outlets. He lives in Dhaka, Bangladesh.