Sunday, May 3, 2009

Daughter of Sea | Kuakata Beach | Rising and Setting of Sun | Bangladesh

On the Southampton tip of Bangladesh, a rare Tourist spot is located under Patuakhali district in Bangladesh called KUAKATA. A Fantastic tourist attraction where one can see both the Sunrise and the Sunset.



Local people named it "Sagor Konnya" (Daughter of Sea) for its natural beauty. It is famous for its wide sandy beach. The natural beauty of Kuakata is really eye catching for its wide sandy beach, natural beauty, blue sky, huge span of sea water and green forest.



The name Kuakata came from KUA (well), dig on the sea shore by the early Rakhyne Settlers in search of drinking water. They landed on Kuakata coast after expelled from Arakan by Moughals. Afterwards, it has become a tradition of digging KUA (well) in the neighborhood of Rakhaine homestead for collection of water.

Location: 
Kuakata is about 70km from the Patuakhali main city, in Latachapli union under Kalapara Police Station. Patuakhali is about 320 km from Dhaka (Capital of Bangladesh). Patuakhali District is about 30 km long and 6 km wide.

Communication to Kuakata from Dhaka by road may be some stressful, The best way is first go to Barisal by air, then from Barisal to Kuakata by road or by water is a much easier way. BRTC runs bus service from Dhaka to Kuakata via Barisal. Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation and other private tourism organization offer several guided package tours from Dhaka to Kuakata.




Attractions:
The main attraction in Kuakata is the experience of viewing the Rising and the Setting of the Crimson Sun in the Blue water of Bay of Bengal. That’s why some people think Kuakata is one of the world’s unique Beaches.





For a series of Coconut Trees, Migratory Winter Birds and Sandy Beach under blue sky Kuakata is truly a Virgin-Beach. The Beach has a gentle slope towards the Bay of Bengal. Everything here is truly natural.

Forest, Fishing, Boats plying in sea with Colorful sails, Surfing waves, Towering cliffs, and all these natural combination will blow your mind.









Kuakata is an old place for Pilgrimage of Buddhist and Hindus Community. The hundred years old Buddhist temple, The 'Rakhyne' tribal families and their Costumes and Customs indicate the Ancient Tradition and Cultural Heritage.



Two full moon Festivals – “Raash Purnima” and “Maghi Purnima” arrives here every year. People take holy bath at the bay during those festivals. A fair is also held here from where one can buy some Handicrafts and Hand-looms.
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