Kuakata is famously known as Sagor Konnya (Daughter of Sea) is an uncommon pleasant visitor put situated at the southern tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata Sea Beach is around 320 km far from Dhaka and 70 km far from Patuakhali region sadar. Kuakata is one of the rarest exceptional shorelines on the planet, which offers the full perspective of the rising and setting of the red sun in the blue water of the Bay of Bengal. The shoreline is around 18 Km long and 2 km in wide. The Gangamati save timberland misleads the eastern purpose of the shoreline and the fringe of the Sundarban is toward the western point. You may visit Kuakata to find the astonishing beauty of nature.
Kuakata is an excellent combination of the illusive natural beauty, white sandy beach, series of coconut tries, blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay of Bengal and evergreen forest in surrounding areas really mind blowing. It will be a great pleasure bathing or diving or simply lazing here. This virgin beach, lined by coconut trees, is a sanctuary for migratory winter birds. The Bay is always alive with colorful sail boats, surfing waves, towering cliffs, fishing or just walking on the beach. The illusive beauty of Kuakata is enjoyable only and not describable in words.
The unique customs of the Rakhyne tribal families and the statue of Goutom Buddha about hundred years old located at Misripara, Keranipara and nearby places indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage. A number of devotees arrive here to join the festival of Rash Purnima and Maghi Purnima. On these both occasions, traditional fairs held and the devotees take holy bath in the beach. Fisherman village is another suitable place to visit. In the fishermen village you will be amazed with the raw expression and lifestyle of fishermen. If you are adventurous enough, you may also go for fishing on the fishing boat if you can manage the local fishermen. You may purchase some fresh Hilsha fish from them. You may also taste the cooked spicy Hilsha (Tenualosa ilisha) fish from the local restaurants. You must remember the wonderful taste of such fresh Hilsha for a long time. From Kuakata you can visit the Gongamati Reserve Forest, a part of the great Sundarban. Don't forget to visit Fatrar - Chor (Island), another wonderful tourist destination nearby Kuakata. The best time of the year to visit the beach is winter.
To visit Kuakata, you have to travel to Barisal first by road, water, or air, and then you start to by bus or launch. Recently Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has introduced a direct bus service from Dhaka to Kuakata via Barisal.
A number of Hotels/Motels are built nearby Kuakata beach to facilitate tourists. Various kinds of foods and drinks are available there in moderate cost.
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