Kuakata Sea Beach

Kuakata: Kuakata is one of the rarest  places of the world you have seen the full view of rising and setting of crimson sun in the water. It is a beautiful sea beach of Bangladesh.  Kuakata is locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the sea). It has a great natural beauty. Sandy beach, blue sky, sun setting and rising are more attracted. Every year many people visit Kuakata to spend there leisure time. Most of the people come here to see sun rising and setting.It has a wide sandy beach about 30 km long. Parjatan Holiday Homes at Kuakata offers a number of facilities for the tourists.

Location: Kuakata is situated at Latachapli union under Kalapara police station of Patuakhali district. It is about 70 km far from Patuakhali and 320 km from Dhaka. Kuakata is placed in Barisal division.

Description: The natural beauty of Kuakata is indescribable. A series of coconut trees, sandy beach of blue bay, evergreen forest, boats plying colorful sails, fishing, surfing waves touch every visitor’s heart. There is a Buddhist Temple of about hundred years old. It is indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage of great pleasure Kuakata. During the festival of “ Rush Purnima” and “Maghi Purnima” , people on these two days take holy bath. Every year in Kuakata traditional fairs are held. Most of the people visit Kuakata during the festival. Everyone should visit Kuakata and watch the beauty of Bangladesh.

                                              
How to go to Kuakata:

From Dhaka: From Gabtoli of Saidabad bus stand, you will find Dhaka to Kuakata bus services. Beside that,  BRTC bus service has introduced from Dhaka to Kuakata. Sakura is one direct bus route from Dhaka to Kuakata. It leaves every night at 10:30 from the terminal, called Technical Mor , near Gabtoly.

From Khulna: You have to go to Sonadanga Bus stand then you will find Khulna to Kuakata bus services. From Rupsha, BRTC has introduced Khulna to Kuakata bus services.

Cost: Sakura: 390 Taka (US $6.00).