Kuakata Sea Beach is located in the Latachapali Union of Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali District. Kuakata Sea Beach is about 18 kilometers long and you can see sunrise and sunset simultaneously. This feature makes Kuakata unique from all the beaches. Clear beaches, endlessly beautiful beaches, horizons of blue skies, and mangrove forests give Kuakata a different dimension. Kuakata is known as a mermaid to tourists.
Today’s episode of the travel guide includes how to get to Kuakata, where to stay, where to eat, how to visit the nearby attractions, and how to plan a low-cost travel plan; All this is detailed information.
How to go
Kuakata can be reached from Dhaka by river and road. With the opening of the Padma bridge, the road from Dhaka to Kuakata can be reached in much less time and easily.
Kuakata by bus from Dhaka
Distance from Dhaka to Kuakata is about 280 km. It will take about 6-7 hours to go by bus. From Dhaka’s Syedabad, Abdullahpur, Arambagh or Gabtali bus stand, buses from Sakura Paribahan, Shyamoli, Greenline, Euro Coach, Hanif, TR Travels and many others go directly to Kuakata. Non-AC bus fare from Dhaka to Kuakata is Tk 750-900 and AC bus fare is Tk 1100-1600.
Kuakata by launch from Dhaka
Although you cannot go directly from Sadarghat to Kuakata by river, you can go to Barisal or Patuakhali from there by bus to Kuakata. If you want to experience launch travel then traveling in a good launch will be a pleasure for you even if it is a little difficult.
Due to the passenger shortage due to the launch of the Padma Bridge, good service launches from Dhaka’s Sadarghat are not running as before. So if you want to go to the launch, you have to search in advance whether there is a good launch on the day of your travel.
A launch for Patuakhali departs from Sadarghat every evening and reaches Patuakhali around 7 am. Launch deck rent 400-500 taka, single cabin 1300 taka, double cabin 2400 taka, VIP cabin rent 7000 taka.
From Patuakhali Launch Ghat, take an auto to the bus stand and take a local bus to Kuakata. It will take about 2 hours to go, and the bus fare is 150-160 taka.
Besides, several launches leave for Barisal from Sadarghat in the evening and reach Barisal in the morning. Buses to Kuakata are available from Barisal Launch Ghat to Rupatali Bus Stand. It will take about 3 hours to go by bus, the bus fare is Tk 180-250.
Nearest Places to Visit
Kuakata is not just about beaches, there are many other places to visit. Jhowban in East and West, Estuary of Three Rivers, Lebur Char, Gangamati Jungle, Red Crab Island will also be found along with enjoying the green forest. Opportunity to see part of Sundarbans. Or you can visit Kuakata for historical wells, Buddhist temples or the remote Char Vijay Abhiyan.
Shuntki Village: The fishing village is located at the western end of Kuakata beach. The dry season here is mainly from November to March. Shuntki is made by catching fish from the sea and drying it next to the beach. If you want, you can spend time watching the busyness of the fishermen. And you can buy different types of preferred dryers at low prices.
Crab Island: A place known as Crab Island or Crab Island can be seen if you go far east along Kuakata beach. Thousands of red crabs roam the deserted beaches here. During the tourist season i.e. from October to March, speed boats are available from Kuaquat Beach to Crab Island.
Gangamati Jungle: Kuakata beach ends up to the Gangamati Canal towards the east. And from this place Gangamati forest starts. In addition to different species of plants, different types of birds, forest chickens, monkeys and other animals are seen in this forest. To many, this forest is known as Gazmati Jungle.
Fatra Forest: Fatra forest starts from the other side of the river on the west side of the beach. This forest has almost all the characteristics of Sundarbans. Forest roosters, monkeys, wild boars and various birds are found here. You need to hire an engine boat to go to Fatra forest from Kuakata.
Kuakata’s Well: The well still stands as a witness to the history behind the name Kuakata. To see this well, you have to go to Keranipara, the home of the Rakhines. You will see the ancient well as soon as you enter the area.
It is said that in 1784, after being expelled from the motherland, the Rakhines came to Rangabali Island on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and took shelter. As the salty sea water was unfit for consumption, they dug wells for fresh water here and the place gradually came to be known as Kuakata.
Seema Buddhist Temple: The Seema Buddhist Temple is located just in front of the ancient well of Kuakata. A few years ago, this wooden temple was demolished and the building constructed. Inside this temple is an ancient Buddhist idol made of ashtadhatu weighing about 37 manas.
Keranipara: A little further along the Seema Buddhist temple road is Keranipara, the home of the Rakhines. Rakhine women are very skilled at weaving cloth and the winter cloaks they make are very attractive.
Misripara Buddhist Temple: About eight kilometers from Kuakata Beach, Misripara, another Rakhine village, has a large Buddhist temple. Rumor has it that inside this temple there is the largest Buddhist statue in the subcontinent.