Sea
Surf, currents and tides change quickly at the sea.
- Follow the beach flags and warnings.
- Stay out of rough surf and strong currents.
- Know the tide times.
- Tell someone where you are going.
- Carry offline maps and backup power.
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IslandPatuakhali district· Barishal DivisionHidden gem
সোনারচর
A char near the sea in Rangabali upazila, declared a wildlife sanctuary in 2011. Keora forest, red crabs and an empty beach — but getting there takes time.
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Last updated: 07/10/2026
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Reached by a mix of road and trawler from the Patuakhali or Kuakata area.
Surf, currents and tides change quickly at the sea.
General guidance; check the weather and local conditions yourself before you go.
A mangrove-covered char near the Bay of Bengal south of Char Fasson, protected as a wildlife sanctuary. Deer, monkeys and, in winter, plenty of birds live among the keora trees.
18 km away · Approximate
Casuarina and mangrove forest beside the Gangamati canal at the eastern end of Kuakata beach. Quieter than the main beach and a favourite sunrise spot.
29 km away · Approximate
An old Rakhine temple near Kuakata beach with a meditating Buddha image; the Rakhine village of Keranipara begins beside it.
39 km away · Approximate
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In the evening, stalls along Kuakata beach fry the fresh fish or crab you pick out.
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