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where sunset and sunrise can be seen from same location KUAKATA 
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FASCINATING KUAKATA
Kuakata, locally known as Sagar Kannya (Daughter of Sea)is a rare scenic beauty spot on the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under
Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district headquarters and 320 km from Dhaka. At Kuakata excellent combination of the picturesque natural beauty,sandy beach,blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay and evergreen forest is really eye-catching.The name Kuakata have originated from Kua-well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhaine settlers in quest of collecting drinking water,who landed on Kuakata coast after expelled from Arakan by Moughals. Afterwards, it has become a tradition of
digging Well (Kua) in the neighborhood of Richen homestead for collecting water for drinking purpose and general use.
Kuakata is one of the rarest places which has the unique beauty of offering the full view of the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world’s unique beaches.The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a typical natural setting. This sandy beach has gentle slopes into the bay of Bengal and bathing there is as pleasant as is walking or diving. Kuakata is truly a virgin beach-a sanctuary for migratory winter birds, a series of coconut trees,sandy beach of blue Bay,a feast for the eye.Forest,boats plying in the Bay of Bengal with colorful sails,fishing,towering cliffs,surfing waves everything here touches every visitor’s heart. The unique customs and costumes of the ‘Rakhaine’ tribal families and Buddhist Temple of about hundred years old indicate the ancient tradition and cultural heritage,which are objects of great pleasure. Kuakata is the place of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist communities. Innumerable devotees arrive here at the festival of ‘Rush Purnima’ and Maghi Purnima’. On these two days they take holy bath and traditional fairs are held here. All these additional offers to panoramic beauty make the beach more attractive to the visitors. One should visit Kuakata and discover the lovely grace of Bangladesh.
[Kuakata through lens: Interactive Map of Kuakata ]
There exists road communication between Dhaka and Patuakhali district headquarters. Accessible by road, water or air transport up to Barisal. Then one may travel by road or water to Kuakata or Patuakhali.
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 one may contact:Manager (Tours),Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation,233,Airport Road,Tejgaon,Dhaka-1215,
Phone :327842,817855-9, Fax : 880-2-817235,
Parjatan Holiday Homes at Kuakata is an ideal tourist resort having a number of facilities for the tourists.
Deluxe Motel : 10 twin rooms
Dormitory : 30 beds
Restaurant : 50 seating
Room Tariff : AC-Twin TK.1250.00
Non-AC-Twin TK.500.0
Dormitory (per bed) Tk.150.00
Other facilities :
A pond of crystal clean sweet water beside the motel attract the tourists.For advance reservation and further details one may contact: Central Reservation,Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation,Reservation,Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation,Head Office,233,Airport Road,Tejgaon,Dhaka, Phone : 819192 , 817855-9. Fax:880-2-817235
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTERS
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DHAKA PHONE
i) Parjatan Head Office 819192, 817855-9
ii) Dhaka Sheraton Hotel 509479,863391/566
iii) Zia International Airport 894416
Chittagong : Motel Shaikat 031-619514, 031-619845
Station Road 611046-8
Cox,s Bazaar: Parjatan Holiday 4202, 3274, 3275
Complex 3211, 4246
Rangamati: Parjatan Holiday
Complex 3126
Bogra: Parjatan Motel 051-6753
Rajshahi : Parjatan Motel 775492,775237
Rangpur: Parjatan Motel 2111, 3681 & 2911
Dinajpur: Parjatan Motel 4178
Sylhet : Parjatan Motel 0821-712426
Kuakata: Parjatan Holiday Homes 0441-2751
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