Kuakata Sea Beach, Patuakhali
Kuakata
is popularly known as Sagor Konnya (Daughter of Sea) is a rare picturesque tourist
place located at the southern tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata Sea Beach is about 320
km away from Dhaka and 70 km away from Patuakhali district sadar. Kuakata is one of the
rarest unique beaches in the world, which offers the full view of the rising
and setting of the crimson sun in the blue water of the Bay of Bengal. The
beach is about 18 Km in length and 2 km in wide. The Gangamati reserve forest lies
to the eastern point of the beach and the border of the Sundarban is to the
western point. You may visit Kuakata to discover the amazing grace of nature.
Kuakata is an excellent combination of the illusive natural beauty, white sandy beach, series of coconut tries, blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and evergreen forest in surrounding areas really mind blowing. It will be a great pleasure bathing or diving or simply lazing here. This virgin beach, lined by coconut trees, is a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. The Bay is always alive with colorful sail boats, surfing waves, towering cliffs, fishing or just walking on the beach. The illusive beauty of Kuakata is enjoyable only and not describable in words.
The unique customs of the Rakhyne tribal families
and the statue of Goutom Buddha about hundred years old located at Misripara,
Keranipara and nearby places indicate the ancient tradition and cultural
heritage. A number of devotees arrive here to join the festival of Rash Purnima
and Maghi Purnima. On these both occasions, traditional fairs held and the
devotees take holy bath in the beach. Fisherman village is another suitable
place to visit. In the fishermen village you will be amazed with the raw
expression and lifestyle of fishermen. If you are adventurous enough, you may
also go for fishing on the fishing boat if you can manage the local fishermen. You
may purchase some fresh Hilsha fish from them. You may also taste the cooked
spicy Hilsha (Tenualosa ilisha) fish
from the local restaurants. You must remember the wonderful taste of such fresh
Hilsha for a long time. From Kuakata you can visit the Gongamati Reserve
Forest, a part of the great Sundarban. Don't forget to visit Fatrar - Chor
(Island), another wonderful tourist destination nearby Kuakata. The best time
of the year to visit the beach is winter.
How to go Kuakata Sea Beach
To visit Kuakata, you have to travel to
Barisal first by road, water, or air, and then you start to by bus or launch.
Recently Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has introduced a direct
bus service from Dhaka to Kuakata via Barisal.
Foods and Accommodation in Kuakata Sea Beach
A number of Hotels/Motels are built
nearby Kuakata beach to facilitate tourists. Various kinds of foods and drinks
are available there in moderate cost.
