Kuakata is a magnificant sea beach on the southern
part of Bangladesh.
Located in the Patuakhali district of Bangladesh. Kuakata has a wide sandy beach from where you can
see both sunrise and sunset. It is about 320 kilometers of Dhaka city and
about 70 kilometers from the Patuakhali district. The kuakata beach is 35 kilometers long and 5
kilometers wide.
The name ‘’Kuakata’’ originated from the bengoli word ‘kua’ that
means ‘well’ and the bengoli word “Kata”
thet means “dug”. The name perhaps given
given to it by the Rakhaine settlers from Kingdom of Arakan who landmarked the
place by digging well. The Rakhine settlers in quest of collection drinking
water from here. The Rakhaine landed on kuakata coast in eighteenth century after being
expelled from Arakan, Myanmar by the Mughals. Afterwards, it has become
a belief of digging well in the neighborhoods of Rakhaine tribes for water.
Tourist Attraction in KUAKATA
a. The long and wide natural sandy beach.
b. You have a chance to watch The sun rising from the sea and
setting into the sea with calm and cool environment.
c. Enjoyable fair during “Rush Purnima” and “Maghi Purnima”
d. You will able to watch the culture of “Rakhaine community”.
e. Large number of Buddhist Temple.
f. Many king of guest birds during winter season.
How to Travel in KUAKATA
By air: First
of all you will go to Dhaka, the city of Bangladesh. From Dhaka you will go to
Barishal. There are several air travels are present from Dhaka to Barishal.
From Barishal to Kuakata via Patuakhali by Road.
By Bus: Bangladesh
Road and Transport Autrority (BRTC) arrange luxurious tourist bust for the
tourist everyday. This Bus started its journey from Dhaka to Kuakata Directly.
Beside this there are many bus service from Dhaka travels to Kuakata everyday.
By water: You
can also visit Kuakata from Dhaka by steamer and launch.
Tourism
Kuakata offers a full view of the sunrise and
sunset from the same place. The local name of Kuakata is ‘Sagor
Kannya’ in English ‘Daughter of the sea’. The main attraction at Kuakata
is the natural long and wide sandy beach. Once Kuakata was part of the
Sundarban. At present Kuakata scattered from Sundarban. However, the Sundarban
is now just one hour distance from Kuakata by speed board. You can also to
reach the Sundarban from Kuakata by foot or motorcycle along the beach. During travelling
you to Sundarban you will see many fishing boat in the sea.
Kuakata is the famous pace for
both Hindu and Buddhist communities. A large number of devotees came here at
the festival of “Rush Purnima” and “Maghi Purnima” in every year. On the
two occasions the peoples of two religious take holy bath at the bay and contribute
in the traditional fair. You can also visit 200 years old Buddhist temple with
statue of Gutam Buddha.
The is a fisherman village in
Kuakata. You can also visit this village and watch the lifestyle of the
fisherman. If you are adventurous and if you can manage the fisherman you may
also go for fishing with the fisherman in the sea. It will give you a pleasure
and experience of fishing which you will not get anywhere else.
Now the government has been
taken many steps for the visitors. You can also welcome visit the magnificent place
at any time.
