KUAKATA THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY

The name of this placid beach is the daughter of the Sea (Sagar Kannya in Bengali). Kuakata is one of the rarest scenic beauty spot on the southernmost site of Bangladesh. This calm and cool beach is about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth and located in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district. The distance between Patuakhali town and Kuakata sea beach is about 70 km and from Dhaka, it is about 320 km far away. Kuakata become one of the famous traveling destination of Bangladesh for its excellent combination of the picturesque and wonderful natural beauty, amazing sandy beach, endless blue sky, huge expanse of cool and clear water of the Bay and evergreen forest near sea beach.

The beach is waiting for the tourist.

This fantastic name Kua which is means well and Kata which is means dug was perhaps given to it by the earliest Rakhyne settlers from Kingdom of Arakan who landmarked Kuakata by digging a well. Kuakata is one of the most amazing and unique sandy beach on the world, which is offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the crystal clear water of the mighty Bay of Bengal in a calm and cool environment. That is why, Kuakata is become one of the unique and attractive beach of the world.

A panorama of boat riding.

The celestial long and wide sandy sea beach at Kuakata has a great typical natural setting. This heavenly beach has a gentle slope into the Bay of Bengal which made it an ideal place for experiencing bathing and diving into the sea water, walking on the sea shore. Kuakata is also a loving place of a sanctuary for a huge number of migratory winter birds from all over the world. The tremendous beauty of a series of coconut trees, white sandy beach of blue Bay and continuous green forest near the beach will fill your mind with joy.

A heavenly scenery near the beach.

Lots of events and elements here including evergreen forest, boats riding in the Bay of Bengal with colorful sails, fishing in the sea water, surfing sea waves etc. touches every visitor heart. Another great experience waiting here for every tourist to observe a Temple of about hundred years old witch is indicating the ancient tradition and cultural heritage of Kuakata. This loving place is also an ideal destination of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist communities. Kuakata became a holy destination to all Hindu and Buddhist during the festival of 'Rush Purnima' and 'Maghi Purnima'. On these two days, a huge number of devotees arrive here to take holy bath in the sea water and enjoy traditional fairs.

A celestial scenery of a series of coconut trees near Kuakata beach.

Way to go: By road - You can go there directly by bus from Dhaka. Many bus services are available here including Sakura, Hanif, and Eagle etc. It leaves every night at 10.00 PM from Gabtali Bus Terminal. You can choice BRTC bus service to go there which is leave from Sayedabad Bus terminal at night. All of these buses are clean and comfortable to journey.  

By river – It is an ideal route to go Kuakata. You can enjoy a flexible and comfortable journey by Launch from Dhaka to Barisal. Its leave from Sadarghat launch terminal between 6 to 9 PM at night. Then you can go Kuakata from Barisal by local Bus from Barisal Bus Terminal.

Hotel Nilanjona International, Kuakata.

Where to stay: Kuakata is one of the busiest tourist destinations of Bangladesh and that is why many excellent hotels are available here. Few of these are including Sagor Konna Resort Ltd, Parjatan Holiday Homes, Holiday Homes Kuakata, Ananda Bari, Biswas Sea Palace, Hotel Kuakata Inn, Sky Palace Hotel Ltd and Banani Palace.

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 Fatrar chor

Fatra’s chor is the nice tourist place near Kuakata beach. From Kuakata traveler may visit the Fatrar Chor. Fatrar Chor is the part of the Sundarban forest. Fatrar Chor is also known as Fatrar Bon. As the Fatrar Chor is the part of Sundarban so it is mangrove forest. Fatrar Bon is fairly big forest in Kuakata. There are many Timber trees available here. The tree of this forest in very hard and strong. And the wood of this trees are very long lasting and also costly. 

Gangamati Reserved Forest

Gangamati Reserved Forest is an evergreen mangrove forest in the Kuakata Patuakhali Bangladesh. It is located on the eastern end of the beach of Kuakata. Distance from Gangamati Reserved Forest to Sundarban is one hour by speedboat. The best way to reach the Gangamati Reserved Forest is by foot or bike along the beach. Many of flag flying on the fishing boats can be seen at the coast when someone will walk beside the beach. The most attractive [More...]

Jhau bon at Kuakata

jhau forest kuakata

Jhaubon is very beautiful place at Kuakata. Jhau bon is close to the sea beach. Jhau forest is created by Government initiative. Tourist or traveler can visit there by walking. Jhau bon is surrounded by many Jhau trees and coconut trees. This place is better to see the sun rise scenery at Kuakata. There is a nice Eco park at Jhaubon area of Kuakata. This Ecopark will be the excellent place for picnic or junket. Gangamati Reserved Forest is located to the east of Jhau [More...]

Keranipara Seema Mandir

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Kuakata Sea Beach is located at southwest side of Bangladesh. Kuakata is the second most famous beaches in Bangladesh. Travelers will find the unique manners and traditions of the Rakhain community at Kuakata. Rakhain peoples are very friendly to the tourists and visitors. There are some Buddhist temples located at Keranipara, Misripara and Amkholapara in Kuakata. All these temples indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage of Rakhain people.  

Misripara Buddhist Temple

Biggest Buddhist Statue

Kuakata Buddhist Temple is situated only four (4) kilometer away from Kuakata beach. Traveler may visit there by any vehicles. Kuakata Buddhist Statue is the biggest Buddhist Statue in South Asia. If a traveler visits Buddhist Temple he will see the statue of Goutom Buddha and also he will see the 200 years old wells. Traveler will find the about hundred year’s old ancient tradition and cultural heritage of traditional Rakhyne tribal families and Buddhist Temple. [More...]

Kuakata Eco Park

tree at kuakata eco park

Kuakata Ecological Park or Kuakata Eco Park is located about 2.5 kilometer east of the zero point of Kuakata. The area of the Eco Park is about 13,984 hectors. Coastal Forest Department in Patuakhali has constructed the Eco Park. The Eco Park is situated on the areas of Gangamati, Latachaplee, Khajura, Fatrar chor and Tengragiri in Kuakata sea beach. The Eco Park is surrounded by mangrove and non-mangrove forest. There are many types of trees and. 

Kuakata Shutki Polli

dry the fish at shutki polli

Shutki polli is another place at Kuakata where tourist can visit. It is located 4 kilometer west from Kuakata beach. On the way of Lebur bon/Lebur chor one can visit shutki polli. From that place one can get the experience of how to make dry fish (shutki). He will see the full process of making dry fish. Fisherman catches many types of fish from the sea. They sell some fresh fish and rest of the fish is use to make dry. There are varieties of fish process here. From shutki 

Lebur Chor, Kuakata

lebur bon

Lebur chor is located at five (5) kilometer east of Kuakata beach. Lebur (Lemon) chor is locally also known as Lembur chor or ‘Nembur chor’. Surrounded area of this chor is about 1000 acres. There are many types of trees and plants in this chor like Keura, Geowa, Goran, Koroi, Golpata etc. Lebur chor is the part of Sundarban but now it is detached from Sundarban. It is situated in the east corner of Kuakata.

Narikel Bagan, Kuakata

coconut garden

Narikel Bagan (Coconut Garden) is the nice place to visit for Kuakata travelers. It is situated at the eastern side of the sea beach. It is not very far distance from Kuakata beach. So traveler can reach there easily by walking. According to the local people these coconut garden is more than 40 years old. There are lots of coconut trees in that area. Narikel bagan was formed with large area in the side of the sea