Hasna-Hena, the picnic and shooting spot

Hasna-Hena, the picnic and
shooting spot

Are you bored and fed-up with your daily routine, work and the crowds of urban life? Are you tired of all things mechanised? Are you thinking of taking a short break to spend some quality time with your near and dear ones? If these thoughts occupy your mind frequently, you should arrange a trip to Hasna-Hena for a day. It will rejuvenate you and your companions, and leave you refreshed enough to return to the challenges of city life.

Located about eight kilometres away from Tongi at Pubail College Gate near Gazipur, Hasna-Hena is a picnic and shooting spot. To get there, you will have to cross Tongi Station Road and the Ahsanullah Master Flyover. Crossing Mirer Bazaar, you will arrive at Pubail College Gate, which is 1 km away from the Bazaar.

If the traffic works in your favour, you can reach the spot from central Dhaka in an hour and a half, at the most. If you are a foreigner and want to enjoy the rural landscape of Bangladesh while staying in Dhaka, then a visit to Hasna-Hena is ideal. You can arrange a picnic, photoshoot or any other family gathering for 50 to 300 people.

There is a big pond in the 9.5 bigha area, with fish and ducks floating on the water, adding to the flavour of village life. Coconut trees surround the pond and provide a much-coveted shade from the sun. There is also a nicely built embankment where you can sit and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Two sides of the whole area are surrounded by walls and the other sides by iron fences. The walls are covered by bougainnvillea, madhabilata and other creepers. There are rajanigandha, blood-red rangan, roses and other flowers in the garden. Big trees like mahogany and rubber offer shelter for rare birds like the bald headed eagle, woodpecker or kingfisher.

While entering Hasna-Hena, you will find a red tin-shaded, well-furnished big house. There are bedrooms, a drawing room, a clean bathroom and a kitchen. You can use all these facilities and there are five members of staff always there to serve you. There is also a big playground where cattle can be seen grazing leisurely. There are some fruit trees on this open field such as mango, kalo jaam, guava, jackfruit and banana.

Outside the boundary, there is a big water body, surrounded by the seasonal kashful, which is full of water and fish in the rainy season and has a boat adding to the picturesque view. Hasna-Hena is also a shooting spot.

If you want a quick getaway from the city and wish to get closer to Mother Nature's tranquillity, be sure to pay a visit to Hasna-Hena. Their contact numbers are 01199875576, 01911495123, 01714003103 and 01736672408.

By Mahtabi Zaman