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Kuakata (Kuakata Sea Beach) is a sea beach and tourist centre in the south-western region of Bangladesh. To tourists, Kuakata is known as the "daughter of the sea". Kuakata is located in Latachapli union of Mahipur thana under Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali district. Nearly 18 kilometres long, this sea beach is one of the most natural sea beaches. It is the only beach in Bangladesh from which both sunrise and sunset can be seen.
Behind the name Kuakata lies a history connected with the arrival of the Arakanese in this land. The word 'kua' comes from 'kua', meaning a well. It is believed that in the eighteenth century, driven out of Burma by the Mughal rulers, the Arakanese came and began to settle in this region. To make up for the shortage of drinking water they dug a great many wells or 'kua', and from that this area came to be named Kuakata!
Places of interest
The other places of interest nearby are:
- Fatra Forest - the protected mangrove forest to the west of the sea beach, which has gained recognition as the 'second Sundarbans';
- The 'kua' of Kuakata - near Kuakata sea beach, at the very beginning of the Rakhine village of Keranipara, beside a Buddhist temple, lies an ancient well;
- Sima Buddhist Temple - right in front of the ancient well stands the ancient Sima Buddhist Temple, which houses a statue of the meditating Buddha made of the eight metals, weighing about thirty-seven maunds;
- Keranipara - the village of the indigenous Rakhine people, Keranipara, begins right in front of the Sima Buddhist Temple;
- Alipur Port - about four kilometres north of Kuakata lies Alipur, one of the largest fish-trade centres of the southern region;
- Mishripara Buddhist Temple - about eight kilometres east of Kuakata sea beach, at Mishripara, the settlement of the indigenous Rakhine people, there is a Buddhist temple housing the largest Buddhist statue in the subcontinent;
- Gangamati Forest - to the east of Kuakata sea beach, beside the Gangamati canal, lies the Gangamati or Gazmati forest.
How to get there from Kushtia:
There is no direct bus from Kushtia. You can travel easily from Kushtia via Faridpur or Barishal, or from Dhaka. Most people from Kushtia go by reserving a car.
Where to stay in Kuakata:
For tourists there are residential hotels of various standards in Kuakata. Depending on standard and class, one can stay in these hotels for Tk 400-5,000. Sharing a hotel room among several people will bring the cost of the rent down. Except during the season and on public holidays, there is no need to book a hotel in advance. And of course do bargain. Among the hotels of Kuakata:
Youth Inn Hotel: at this hotel of the Tourism Corporation, rooms of various standards can be rented for Tk 1,500-5,000; phone: 04428-56207.
Holiday Homes Hotel: at this hotel of the Tourism Corporation various rooms are available for Tk 800-2,000. Phone: 04428-56004.
Bookings for both these hotels of the Tourism Corporation can be made from the head office of tourism in Dhaka. Contact: 02-8811109, 02-989288.
Hotel Graver Inn: with quite a few facilities and amenities, this hotel rents rooms at Tk 3,000-5,000 depending on standard. Contact: 01833-318380.
Sea View Hotel: room rent Tk 800-2,000.
Beach Haven Resort: AC and non-AC single rooms rent for Tk 600-1,000.
Sea Girl: room rent Tk 1,200-2,000.
Besides, among the hotels in Kuakata, Hotel Banani Palace, Hotel Kuakat Inn, Hotel Nilanjona, Hotel Golden Palace and the like are notable.
Food facilities:
The hotels in Kuakata arrange food for their guests in their own restaurants. Besides, a variety of local dishes can be had at the local restaurants here too.
