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Kuakata |
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A rare scenic spot on the southernmost tip of Patuakhali district Kuakata has a wide sandy beach from where one can see both the sunrise and sunset. Kuakata is located at a distance of 70 km. from the district headquarters of Patuakhali.
The name Kuakata have originated from Kua-Well dug on the sea shore by the early Rakhine settlers in quest of collecting drinking water, who landed on Kuakata coast after explled from Arakan by Moughals. Afterwards, it has become a tradition of digging Kua-Well in the neighbourhood of Rakhaine homestead for collection water for drinking purpose and general use.
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How to go
There exists road commiunication between Dhaka and Patuakhali district headquaters. But the journey may be long and a bit stressful. A much easier way is to go to Barisal by air and from there travel by road or water to Patuakhali or Kuakata.
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.
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Where to stay
Parjatan Holiday Homes at Kuakata is an ideal tourist resort having a number offacilities for the tourists.
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Tariff |
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AC Twin Bed (Deluxe) |
TK. 1,500.00 |
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AC Twin Bed |
TK. 1,250.00 |
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Non-AC Twin Bed |
TK. 750.00 |
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Economy Room |
TK. 500.00 |
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Conference Hall (50 Persons) |
TK. 5,000.00 |
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Booking may be made at the following phone number,
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Phone:
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+88-017-15011483 |
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Cetral Reservation
BPC Head office
233, Airport Road, Dhaka 1215.
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Phone:
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(880 - 2) 8117855-9, 8119192 |
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Fax:
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(880 - 2) 8126501
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E-mail:
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bpcho@banglanet.net
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