Kuakata sea beach
কুয়াকাটা সমুদ্র সৈকত
A long, flat beach where the sun both rises and sets over the Bay of Bengal.
At a glance
- Where
- Patuakhali district, Barishal division
- From Dhaka
- 225 km to Patuakhali by road, 6–8 hours by bus or car
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
- Time needed
- At least 1 night
Times and costs are estimates from our planner and the prices we collected. Check before you go.
Kuakata faces south over the Bay, so from different points along its shore you can see the sun come up from the sea at dawn and sink into it at dusk. The beach is wide and gently sloping, backed by coconut palms and casuarina groves. Motorbike riders ferry visitors to the best viewpoints east and west. The town has hotels for every budget.
How to get there
Direct buses from Dhaka via the Padma Bridge (about 6–8 hrs), or launch to Patuakhali then bus.
Good to know
Hire a motorbike for sunrise at the eastern end and sunset at the western end. Swim only near the main beach and in calm conditions; strong currents occur.
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Common questions
Where is Kuakata sea beach?
Kuakata sea beach is in Patuakhali district, Barishal division, Bangladesh. Patuakhali is about 225 km from Dhaka by road.
How do you get to Kuakata sea beach from Dhaka?
First get to Patuakhali, roughly 6–8 hours from Dhaka by bus or car. Then: Direct buses from Dhaka via the Padma Bridge (about 6–8 hrs), or launch to Patuakhali then bus.
When is the best time to visit Kuakata sea beach?
The best time is winter (Dec–Jan) and late autumn (Oct–Nov). Plan to stay at least 1 night.
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Representative photo Place Gangamati reserved forest
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Representative photo Place Rakhine Buddhist temples of Kuakata and Misripara
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Representative photo Tradition Rash Purnima at Kuakata
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Representative photo Place Rakhine Buddhist temples of Kuakata and Misripara
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Representative photo Place Gangamati reserved forest
Patuakhali · গঙ্গামতির সংরক্ষিত বনA coastal forest east of Kuakata, the classic spot to watch sunrise over the sea.