Kuakata Sea Beach of Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a land of beauty and most of its beauty is related with nature. There are several famous and renowned sea beaches in this country. Each of them bears the popularity of the natural beauties Bangladesh. Like Cox’s Bazar, Kuakata is also a stunning sea beach of Bangaladesh. Significantly it is more calm and virgin sea beach of Bangladesh than that of Cox’s Bazar. It is situated in the district of Patuakhali that is considered as the southernmost point of Bangladesh. Great news about the district, it is the only place of Bangladesh where you can enjoy sunrise and sunset from the same sandy sea beach of Bay of Bengal. It is particularly considered that, Kuakata is the only sea beach in South Asia where anybody can enjoy the scenery of sunrise and sunset from same venue. Really! It is a matter of great enjoyment that the travellers can see the sun rise from the breast of the sea and vanish in the secretive sea water.

History: The name “Kuakata” is derived from the word “Kua” which means ‘Well’ and “kata” means digging. In the past time early Rakhaine settlers dug well in the sea beach for their drinking water. From that time it has been a tradition of Rakhaine tribes. For this reason the name “Kuakata” was originated. Locally Kuakata is known as ‘Shagor Konnya’ (Daughter of Sea) for its calm and healthy natural environment.

Chance: If you visit there you will gain much chance, which you never think before travelling the place.

Observing sun rising and sun set:

After observing the scenery of the sun rising and sun setting in Kuakata anybody may feel a heavenly charm. For watching sunrise “Jhawbon” is the better place. It is only 15 minutes walking distance from hotel motel zone of Kuakata. If you think it is very far so nothing to worry van and rickshaw are also available in this area. So you can ride easily.

Boating: Without making any hesitation, it is a great chance for the traveller to ride boats. So, anybody can enjoy speed boat and trawler riding from Sea beach area. Playing with ebbs and tide of sea will be a great experience for you.

Motor Bike and Horse Riding:

It is another great pleasure for the traveller when they visit sea beach. Riding in the sea shore where gentle breezes are blowing frequently is an awesome experience. So, most of the traveller do not miss the chance to take pleasure in riding motor cycle and horse.  They are not so much costly.

Sunbathing and Swimming:

Actually, Sunbathing and swimming are most common appear in every sea beach.  So, Kuakata is not an exception and it is a safe place for swimming and sunbathing.

Calm Environment:

Generally the environment of sea becomes calm and quiet at night and at that time the roaring sound of Bay of Bengal is really a charming matter. Especially, Kuakata sea beach is very much safe place for enjoying night at sea shore. So, anybody can hear the booming sound of Bay of Bengal if he is bold and travels beside the sea shore at night.  

Technique of going Kuakata:

Kuakata is about 320 km south of Dhaka and 70 km south of Patuakhali. So, it is not so easy to go there. Visitors can reach there by bus and also launch (big engine boat). The road communication of this area is very good from Dhaka to Patuakhali. But the road journey may be long and a bit awful, if the traveller is not perfect to travel long time, because it is long way. So they can easily reach there by ferries or launches from Dhaka to Patuakhali.

By Bus:

Two bus services are available from Dhaka to Kuakata. It may be coasted around 550 -600 taka per person, and journey may take within12-14 hours! You visitors should travel at night. At that time they will find the opportunity to pass the time by sleeping deeply.

These Bus Services will be helpful for the visitors.

Sakura Bus Service: 36/1, Dhaka-Aricha Sarak, Gabtali , Mirpur
Dhaka. Contact No: 8021184, 8014702, +8801190689387 Kuakata: +8801196157183, +8801726528490

BRTC: Bus started from Sayedabad bus terminal.

By Launch (Large River Boat):

There are several launch services from Sadarghat Launch terminal of Dhaka. Every day they leave the terminal at 6 to 9 pm. If somebody want to get a comfortable journey from Dhaka to Barishal they may cost taka 500 taka to 700 taka but if they want to travel normally it will cost only taka 120 per person. It may be take 10-12 hours to reach Barishal.  Then you have to take a local bus from Barishal to Kuakata. The distance of Kuakata from Barishal is about 90 km. So, it may take 4 or 5 hours to go there.  

Probable Foods Product: Generally the beach is famous for the natural beauties but it is not an ideal place for regular food stuff of Bangladeshi People. Then, you can find everything you want to eat in these restaurants in Kuakata. All the food items are not so cheap.

Shopping: In Kuakata shopping is not a matter of great value. It is renowned only for the natural scenery. To memorize your journey you can buy handicrafts and other products made by local people from here.

Name of the hotels and their address:                            

Hotel Nilanjona International: Kuakata (Opposite of Rakhaine Market), Potuakhali, Bangladesh Mobile-+8801712-927904, +880181-9245537

Hotel Banani Palace: Sadar Road, Kuakata, Potuakhali, Bangladesh
Cell : +880171-3024087, +880171222-8144

Hotel Kuakata Inn: Kuakata (Parjatan Area), Potuakhali, Bangladesh Cell: +880171-5019186, +8801711823067, +8801718-322777 Fax-088-02-9893368

Sagor Konna Resort: Kuakata(West), Potuakhali, Bangladesh Phone : 04428-56020, Mobile-01720209029, 01711181798 Dhaka Office: Shop -4/68-69, Eastern Plus Shopping Complex, Shantinagar, Dhaka-1217. Phone-880-2-8314061, Mobile-+880172020902