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A rare scenic spot on the southernmost tip of Patuakhali district Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea), has a wide sandy beach from where one can see both the sunrise and sunset (After Japan & Norway)...Kuakata is located at a distance of 70 km. from the district headquarters of Patuakhali.
This sandy beach slopes gently to the Bay of Bengal and bathing here is as pleasant as is diving or simply lazing on the beach...The virgin beaches of Kuakata, lined by coconut trees, are a sanctuary for migratory winter birds...Kuakata has a picture perfect setting where life is laid back and time seems unhurried...The Bay is alive with colorful sail boats, surfing, fishing or walking on the beach - Kuakata offers something for everyone.
The name Kuakata have originated from Kua-Well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhine settlers in quest of collecting drinking water, who landed on Kuakata coast after explled from Arakan by Moughals...Afterwards, it has become a tradition of digging Kua-Well in the neighbourhood of Rakhaine homestead for collection water for drinking purpose and general use...
Kuakata is a place of pilgrimage for the Hindu and Buddhist communities. Devotees arrive here during the festival of 'Raash Purnima' and 'Maghi Purnima'-- two sacred full moon festivals...A bath in the Bay is a part of the ritual...Fairs are also held where one can buy handloom and other handicraft items...A visit to a Rakhyne family and the hundred year old Buddist temples (located at nearby places such as Keranipara, Misripara, and Amkholapara... the largest Buddhist temple of Bangladesh is also located here) should be on each visitor's itinerary.
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION :
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There exists road commiunication between Dhaka and Patuakhali district headquaters. Accessible by road, water or airtransport upto Barisal...A much easier way is to go to Barisal by air and from there travel by road or water to Patuakhali or Kuakata...
BRTC has introduced direct bus service from Dhaka to Kuakata via Barisal... Besides that, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, National Tourism Organization may organize guided package tours from Dhaka to Kuakata on demand...
For rates and booking contact:
Manager (Tours),
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation,
233, Airport Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215
Phone: (880-2) 9120392, 8117855 - 108
Fax (880-2) 8126501, 8119192
Email: bpcho@bangla.net
PARJATAN FACILITIES :
Parjatan Holiday Homes at Kuakata is an ideal tourist resort having a number of facilities for the tourists...There are two other Parjatan Hotels in Patuakhali and KolaPara.
Sources:
http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd
http://banglapedia.search.com.bd
http://www.bangla2000.com
http://www.discoverybangladesh.com
http://www.bangladeshonline.com
A rare scenic spot on the southernmost tip of Patuakhali district Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of the Sea), has a wide sandy beach from where one can see both the sunrise and sunset (After Japan & Norway)...Kuakata is located at a distance of 70 km. from the district headquarters of Patuakhali.
This sandy beach slopes gently to the Bay of Bengal and bathing here is as pleasant as is diving or simply lazing on the beach...The virgin beaches of Kuakata, lined by coconut trees, are a sanctuary for migratory winter birds...Kuakata has a picture perfect setting where life is laid back and time seems unhurried...The Bay is alive with colorful sail boats, surfing, fishing or walking on the beach - Kuakata offers something for everyone.
The name Kuakata have originated from Kua-Well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhine settlers in quest of collecting drinking water, who landed on Kuakata coast after explled from Arakan by Moughals...Afterwards, it has become a tradition of digging Kua-Well in the neighbourhood of Rakhaine homestead for collection water for drinking purpose and general use...
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Kuakata is a place of pilgrimage for the Hindu and Buddhist communities. Devotees arrive here during the festival of 'Raash Purnima' and 'Maghi Purnima'-- two sacred full moon festivals...A bath in the Bay is a part of the ritual...Fairs are also held where one can buy handloom and other handicraft items...A visit to a Rakhyne family and the hundred year old Buddist temples (located at nearby places such as Keranipara, Misripara, and Amkholapara... the largest Buddhist temple of Bangladesh is also located here) should be on each visitor's itinerary.
MEANS OF COMMUNICATION :
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There exists road commiunication between Dhaka and Patuakhali district headquaters. Accessible by road, water or airtransport upto Barisal...A much easier way is to go to Barisal by air and from there travel by road or water to Patuakhali or Kuakata...
BRTC has introduced direct bus service from Dhaka to Kuakata via Barisal... Besides that, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, National Tourism Organization may organize guided package tours from Dhaka to Kuakata on demand...
For rates and booking contact:
Manager (Tours),
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation,
233, Airport Road, Tejgaon, Dhaka-1215
Phone: (880-2) 9120392, 8117855 - 108
Fax (880-2) 8126501, 8119192
Email: bpcho@bangla.net
PARJATAN FACILITIES :
Parjatan Holiday Homes at Kuakata is an ideal tourist resort having a number of facilities for the tourists...There are two other Parjatan Hotels in Patuakhali and KolaPara.
Sources:
http://www.bangladeshtourism.gov.bd
http://banglapedia.search.com.bd
http://www.bangla2000.com
http://www.discoverybangladesh.com
http://www.bangladeshonline.com