Gulyakhali Sea Beach is located in Sitakunda Upazila of Chittagong District. This beach is also popularly known as ‘Muradpur Beach’ to the local people. The distance from Sitakunda Bazaar to Gulyakhali Sea Beach is only 5 km. Nature has spared no effort in beautifying the endlessly beautiful Gulyakhali Sea Beach. Digantjora sea water on one side and Keora forest on the other side make this sea beach unique. The root of the Keora tree can be seen around the canal that runs through the Keora forest, this forest goes far into the sea. Environments like swamp forests and mangrove forests can be found here. Gulyakhali Beach is differentiated by the green carpet of broad grass. The open expanse of green grass next to the sea will surely catch your eye. In this field of green grass next to the beach, the painted curved canal has arisen naturally. These canals are filled with water during the tide. Surrounded by green grass and small streams filled with water, this scene will fascinate anyone. This little-known beach is less crowded, so you will find a quiet environment. Even if the sea does not have so many waves or roars, the empty beach of this quiet environment will catch you differently. If you want, you can visit the sea in a fisherman’s boat. In this case, you have to bargain to fix the boat.
Gulyakhali beach
Since this beach is in Sitakunda, from any part of the country you have to come to Sitakunda first. You can come to Sitakunda from Dhaka or Chittagong in different ways.
Dhaka to Sitakunda: Sitakunda can be reached by any bus from Dhaka to Chittagong. AC and non AC bus fares are Tk 420-1200. If necessary, tell the bus supervisor in advance to drop Sitakunda. You can come to Sitakund from Dhaka by mail train at a fare of Tk 120 per person. You can go to Feni by intercity train from Dhaka, the fare is Tk 250-1035 depending on the class. You can go to Sitakunda by local bus from Feni. A local bus fare from Feni to Sitakunda will cost 80 to 100 taka.
Chittagong to Sitakunda: Buses and Mexi are available from Alankar Mor, Enke Khan Mor, Kadmatoli to Sitakunda in Chittagong. You can come to Sitakunda Bazar from any place you like.
Sitakunda to Guliyakhali: From Sitakunda bus stand under the bridge you can go directly to Guliyakhali beach embankment by CNG/Auto. Up to Gulyakhali Beach Dam, auto will charge 30 taka per person, and if you want to take auto reserve, the fare will be taka 150-200. Negotiate the rent amount. You can keep the CNG driver’s number in advance to return to Sitakunda. Or you can make a reservation with the return. Many times CNG/Auto is not available while returning after evening.