Kuakata is a beach and tourist center in the southwestern region of Bangladesh. Kuakata is known as "Daughter of the Sea" to tourists. Location: Kuakata is located in Latachapali Union of Kalapara Upazila of Patuakhali District. Its distance by road from Dhaka is 380 km, from Barisal 108 km.History: Behind the name Kuakata there is a history associated with the arrival of Arkanis in this country. The word 'kua' is derived from 'kup'. Arkanis are believed to have settled in the region after being expelled from Burma by the Mughal rulers in the 18th century.
Then they dug a lot of wells or wells to meet the lack of fresh water here, hence the name of this region was Kuakata.Description: Kuakata is one of the most scenic beaches in Bangladesh with an 18 km long beach. This is the only beach in Bangladesh where you can see both sunrise and sunset, the best sunrise is from the Gangamati bend of the beach and the sunset is from the west beach.Apart from this, the other places to visit in Kuakata are - Fatar Forest: On the west side of the beach, the mangrove forest starts, which is called Fatar Forest. Protected Forest Fatra Forest has already been recognized as the second Sundarban. There are mangrove species such as Keora, Gewa, Sundari, Fatra, Garan, Bain, Golpata and numerous animals and birds including monkeys and pigs. Fatra forest is accessible by an hour's motor boat ride from the beach.
Mishripara Buddhist Temple: About eight kilometers east of Kuakata Beach is another Buddhist temple in Mishripara, the home of the Rakhine tribes. This temple has the largest Buddhist statue in the subcontinent. Some distance from here, the largest Rakhine settlement in the region is in Amkhola Para.Gangamati Jungle: The Kuakata beach ends in the east at the Gangamati canal. And here starts Gangamati or Gazmati jungle. In addition to various types of plants, forest roosters, monkeys and various types of birds can be seen in this forest.
Communication: The best communication to reach Kuakata from Dhaka is by launch from Sadarghat to Patuakhali. From there by bus to Kuakata. Launching MV Dwipraj, Saikat etc. plying Patuakhali route from Dhaka. In these launches, the first class double cabin fare is Tk 850-1000. Kuakata buses depart every hour from Putuakhali bus station. Rent 60-70 Tk.Besides, you can take a bus from Dhaka to Barisal and reach Kuakata from there. Launches from Dhaka to Barisal and Patuakhali leave every evening. Direct buses also run from Dhaka to Kuakata. Government transport company buses leave from Kamalapur BRTC bus station every morning and evening. And the buses of Sakura, Surabhi, Harti etc. run from Gabtali Bus Terminal to Kuakata. Rent 450-500 Tk.
Contact: 01713-674189
Contact: 0177-507479
Contact: 01730021341
Address: Opposite of Rakhain Women Market,
Kuakata, Patuakhali, Bangladesh.
Phone: +88 0442-856014, 856018
Mobile: +88 01712-927904
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