So far I have visited many places in Bangladesh. Even if I write, no traveling story is actually written. When Kuakata turned around, it seemed that not without writing about Kuakata. Getting to Kuakata after a long journey can be very daunting for those who are not accustomed to long distance travel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the most beautiful sea-beaches in Bangladesh is Kuakata which is known as “Sagarkanya” and is the only place in the country from where sunrise and sunset can be seen at the same time.

Planning has been going on for some time with Kuakata. Even after having cold cough fever, we left on 14th December.
4 people were supposed to go on the tour. But 1 person became very sick and we became 3 people.

 

 

 

 

 

I got on the bus from Gabtali to Babubazar around 4:30 pm. When the bus started moving, I realized that today is the day of intellectuals and people are flocking to the streets. The bus came to Soarighat and stopped completely. We jumped down and got on the boat, the destination – Sadarghat.

Majhi-mama reached Sadarghat in 20-25 minutes. When I came to Sadarghat, I saw 3 launches waiting to leave for Patuakhali. Kuakata-1, AF Rahman-1 and Sundarbans-6.
We went around 3 launches but none of them matched the cabin. Alas! Then I cut the ticket on the deck of Sundarbans-6 and got up. 300 per person.

 

 

 

 

 

One of the problems of launches in Patuakhali or Barisal is that they do not call and arrange seats .. maybe take a cabin, or sit on the floor!
We found three empty chairs in the corridor next to the cabin on the 3rd floor and sat down quickly!

The launch left with a whistle at 6:45 p.m. Our Kuakata journey began.
We were taking selfies, talking, it felt good.
But after a while when the launch stopped at Fatulla Ghat, the soul was drying up, 4-5 thousand people were waiting to get on the launch!
God !! Will they all get on this launch or not ????
Sitting from above, I saw people fighting to get on the launch. After a while, the launch filled to the brim. I don’t know how many people got up, but the launch capacity must not be more than 1000 people.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The journey began again. The atmosphere is immersed in noise. Many couples have come, some are romance and some are quarreling. Listening to the quarrels attentively, not listening to romance.

Once coffee, once jhalamuri, once chips, I am taking turns eating light snacks. Heavy meals can be painful for the stomach.

Suddenly two groups spread out sheets next to and in front of my chair and started sniffing. I was stunned. I can’t move my legs now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was about 12 o’clock at night. The launch hit a small char and began to tremble. Everyone woke up in fear, everyone came out of the cabin, we were terrified. Because the launch is shaking, shaking quite loudly. The level of trembling subsided a little, the launch stopped and started moving again.

At around 2 am, our launch got stuck in a char. After trying a lot, it took about 30 minutes to get the launch out of the char. This is a common thing in winter.

It was very cold at 4 o’clock at night. There was fog all around. I was very cold. So I put a hoodie on top of the full sleeve genji, tied a muffler around my neck, a hat on my head, and a mask on my face. Finally I wrapped a Kashmiri shawl around my body. Even then, it was as if the bones were getting cold. A feeling of extreme helplessness.

The launch reached Patuakhali at 6 am. I calculated that we had spent 11:15 hours on the launch.
I took the auto out of the launch pad. I will go to Patuakhali bus stand. The rent is 20 rupees per person. It took about 15 minutes to reach the bus stand.
There are many small hotels and food shops. I had breakfast in the morning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got on a bus from Patuakhali to Kuakata. The bus left at 8 o’clock. It was a mistake. The bus was not a direct bus. Stopped many times. Our bus came to Kalapara around 6:30. Here we were put on another bus.
This new bus driver is one thing !!! If you don’t leave the bus, don’t leave. All the passengers are shouting, but the bus does not leave. The bus finally left at 9 o’clock.

At 9:30 we reached Kuakata. The sea is visible from the bus stand. What a wonderful sight!

We went to Sea Beach and rented a bed and put our bags. I rested. I got my feet wet in the sea water. Two people with me bought two sunglasses from the beach for 125 TK. I don’t buy anymore.

I got up after 1 hour. Since I will be returning tonight, it is important to cancel the ticket. I bought a ticket on the Goldline. Kuakata to Dhaka fare is 600 TK.
We sat in a tea shop, drank tea and took water with us.

 

 

 

 

This time it is Kuakata’s turn to rent a bike and look around. Not without saying something here. A bike can be ridden by 2 people. Bike rental will demand a lot. 500-600 TK has to be agreed. The greater the pressure, the greater the benefit. It was season time, so we were able to fix it for 800 TK. They talk about 16 spots (actually some spots are very close), it takes 4-4.5 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After fixing the rent, we sat on the bike. Kuakata is a place that is immaculately beautiful. Our journey started from Zero Point.

Ecopark / National Park
This place will be the first sight after the start of the bike ride. Row upon row of trees. Make it look like a park. This ecopark has been built on one side of the sea.

 Sunrise location
The sunrise can be seen very beautifully from here. Those who reach Kuakata very early in the morning, or see the sunrise from one day to the next, will be able to come here and watch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ganges

Amatir Char
This place is known as Gangamati Lake. The lake has to be crossed by boat. Bikes can be picked up by boat. It will cost 30 rupees per bike. If you go to the other side, you will see the char. Lots of marine vegetation. Breathing roots can be seen. There are birds, forest roosters, and monkeys. Excellent scenery.

🌈 Kawar Char
The bike will be dragged here. The natural environment can be enjoyed by sitting on the bike.

Crab Island
Known as the Red Crab Island. Many crabs can be seen. But you can’t go near and touch it. Before that they hid in the sand dunes. If you have a DSLR, you can zoom in and take pictures. And if you find a dead crab, you can easily see it with your hand.

Zhaoban
Everyone knows the palm tree. And everyone is accustomed to seeing other beaches. Zhaoban will also be seen in Kuakata. But I will not go to the depths of the forest. If you want to take a picture, it is better to go inside the forest. Security first!

🌈 Guest Bird Beach
Ahamri is nothing. Some guest birds will meet in the winter. However, I will give a personal opinion, more birds can be seen in Jahangirnagar. And as you get closer, all the birds will fly away.

🌈 Misri Para (Boundary Buddhist Temple)
Seema Buddhist temple in front of the ancient well of Kuakata. This wooden temple was demolished a few years ago. However, the temple still has an ancient octagonal Buddha statue weighing about 36 manas.
Of course you will be allowed to take pictures, but it is better to take permission. You have to pay 10 rupees to enter the temple.

🌈 Freshwater well
Adjacent to the temple is this well. I must have been disappointed to see. Despite the ban, people have dumped packets of chips, cigarette butts, food scraps and dirty well water. Nothing to say.

🌈 Rakhine Weaving Village
Everyone likes the handiwork of the tribals. There is a lot to be found here, which the indigenous people make with their own hands. The price is also very low. You can buy many things starting from shawls, saris, fatwas for your loved ones. I ate a cake here, a Rakhine middle-aged woman was making a cake sitting in the oven. Patisapta looks like this, but made with rice powder and coconut. I think I know why, I need to go to Kuakata to get that taste again. I also did some shopping from Rakhine countryside.

## It took us a long time to visit these places. So our bike rider pulls the bike out very loudly. And by bike accident we fell down from the culvert. By the grace of God, nothing like that has happened.

Once these places in the east are over, the bike will come to Zero Point again and go west.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lemon Char
The mouth of three rivers can be seen from a place called Lemur Char. The sea on one side and the estuary of three rivers on the other side, the coastal forest on the other side, the forest of Fatra can be seen on the other side of the river – all in all the place is amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

 estuary of three rivers
I couldn’t find the names of the three rivers even after a lot of searching. It seems that the confluence of the sea with Baleshwar river and Andhar Manik is called the estuary of three rivers.

Sunset Point
In fact, the sunset can be seen everywhere. This place may look a little better. Since we haven’t been there until sunset, we can’t give details.

 Forest of Fatra
The vegetation here is a bit yellow, and the walk through the forest is incredibly beautiful, once you walk through the forest you can get out to the sea, there is a stove where you can camp and barbecue at night.
It takes a trawler to cross the river. If you do not want to stay the night, it is better not to go.

Dry countryside
There is a fishing village at the western end of Kuakata beach. Lots of fishermen live here. From November to March, the work of making dry goods is done here. Fishermen make dried fish on the beach by catching fish from the sea. Good quality dried fruits are also available here at low prices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broken ship
It is 72 feet long, 24 feet wide and 10 and a half feet high. There is disagreement about whether it is a boat or a ship. A ship much older. The ship was found off the shelf near Zhaoban.
A lot is broken. The structure is somewhat understandable.
According to locals, 250 Rakhine families, deported from Myanmar’s Arakan State many years ago, floated to Kuakata in 150 boats. This boat may be of that time.
Many also call it the “Golden Boat”.

🌈 Srimangal Buddhist Monastery
Here too you have to pay 10 rupees to buy a ticket. The atmosphere of the Sunshan silent temple. Toby can be picked up inside the picture. There are no restrictions on taking pictures here.

🌈 Kuakata well
The well behind the history of naming Kuakata still survives. However, its beauty has been ruined due to short-sighted and ugly reforms a few years ago. The ancient well is located at the beginning of Keranipara, the Rakhine habitat near Kuakata beach.
Legend has it that when the Burmese king occupied Arakan, the homeland of the Rakhine, in 164, many Rakhine left the area by boat to seek refuge. On the way they found Rangabali Island on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and settled there. He dug a well here for fresh water as the salt water of the sea is unsuitable for use. From then on, the place became known as Kuakata.
There are many myths about this well – the water gets full at sunrise, but after sunset it goes down so much that the water level cannot be seen.
I don’t know the truth.

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In fact, our bikers take the rent when they see the Kuakata well. We then come out through the intersection and have lunch. The food doesn’t taste so good. Sea hilsa is available in hotels, and should be eaten with chicken, cows, vegetables and pulses. Some Sam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They also cook fish.

Beach
It is quite interesting to visit this 18 km long beach. The sea water is far equal. It is possible to go deep into the sea, the sand is not as soft as in Cox’s Bazar, it moves away as soon as you step on it.
But be careful, I will not encourage any work that is life threatening.

I went to sea at 5 in the afternoon. I see the sunset by diving into the water. A different feeling.
We were at Sea Beach till 8:15.
After bathing in the sea, if you want, there is a bathroom near the beach, you can take a bath and freshen up. 30 per person.

After coffee we wait for the bus. The bus arrived at 8 o’clock.
The Kuakata tour is coming to an end. The mood becomes quite bad.
I give backpacking tours everywhere so it is given here too. It would be nice to stay a day or two.
But everyone was less busy and it was important to come back the next day on 16th December.

I tried to write briefly about Kuakata. Hopefully, it will work for those who will go for Kuakata next time.

You have to give a journey of about 15 hours to go or come. There is no excuse for this. Ha ha ha.
And when I got on the bus, I saw that no sound was coming out of my throat, my throat was completely broken. After killing the ambush, I spent 15 hours on the bus. What else to do, there is nothing to do.