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Patuakhali Districtপটুয়াখালী জেলা
Spend 1–2 days in Patuakhali, focus on Kuakata beach for sunrise and sunset; arrive by road or launch from Dhaka.
Patuakhali is a coastal district in southern Bangladesh, best known for Kuakata beach where you can watch both sunrise and sunset from the same spot. With limited transport options, a short stay of one to two days lets you see the main sights without a rushed itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Oct (heavy monsoon)
- Airports
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (DAC) · Barisal (BZL)
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Patuakhali District999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Patuakhali District, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of river currents and avoid isolated Char islands after dark.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (No airport in Patuakhali; fly into Dhaka…
- Getting aroundRoad buses from Dhaka via Padma Bridge (≈4 h) then local bus to Patuakhali; launches from Dhaka Sadarghat to Patuakhali (≈6 h total).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealMeal at a beachside stall৳80–150
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomBDT 600
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomBDT 1,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomBDT 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 1,200 · Mid BDT 1,800 · High BDT 2,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAC Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (No airport in Patuakhali; fly into Dhaka, then 4 h by road via the Padma Bridge or a Sadarghat launch to Patuakhali (check schedules).) · BZL Barisal Airport (Closest airport to the district; domestic flights from Dhaka are irregular, then road or launch onward to Patuakhali (check).)
Map of Patuakhali District
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Patuakhali District
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Barisal · 39 km straight line
- Kuakata · 63 km straight line
- Bagerhat · 68 km straight line
- Nijhum Dwip · 78 km straight line
- Madaripur district · 93 km straight line
- Khulna · 94 km straight line
- Chandpur · 103 km straight line
- Gopalganj · 108 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Patuakhali District: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Road buses from Dhaka via Padma Bridge (≈4 h) then local bus to Patuakhali; launches from Dhaka Sadarghat to Patuakhali (≈6 h total). Within the district use rickshaws, motorbike taxis, or boat to reach Char islands.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kuakata
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Local bus or rickshaw from Patuakhali town, about 45 min
Sunrise and sunset beach; best early morning and late afternoon.
Bagerhat
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus via Barisal, about 2 h total
UNESCO mosque city, day trip doable.
Barisal
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 45 min
Direct bus from Patuakhali, about 1 h 30 min
River port and market; good for lunch break.
Dhaka
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h 30 min
AC coach via Padma Bridge, about 4 h
Longer trip; consider overnight if you want to explore Dhaka.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kuakata town
Beachside guesthouses and small hotels; convenient for sunrise/sunset.
Patuakhali town
Basic hotels and inns; good base if arriving by road.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- ৳1,800–2,500 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room (mid-range)1 × 1 night × BDT 1,500 | BDT 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BDT 1,800 | BDT 3,600 |
| Bus Dhaka → Patuakhali (AC coach)2 × BDT 350 | BDT 700 |
| Launch Dhaka Sadarghat → Patuakhali2 × BDT 300 | BDT 600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 640 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 3,520 per person per day, bed included | BDT 7,040 |
2026 estimate in taka; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local bus fare Dhaka → Patuakhali | ৳300–350 |
| Launch fare Dhaka → Patuakhali | ৳300–350 |
| Meal at a beachside stall | ৳80–150 |
| Rickshaw ride within town (5 km) | ৳30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No railway or airport; plan transport in advance.
- Road buses may require a ferry crossing; check schedules.
- Monsoon season can flood roads and Char islands; avoid travel Jun–Oct.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
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Patuakhali Districtপটুয়াখালী জেলা
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhaka → Patuakhali (bus, AC coach): about ৳300 per person, ≈4 h
- Launch Dhaka Sadarghat → Patuakhali: about ৳300 per person, ≈6 h total
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Patuakhali District. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler) · avoid Jun–Oct (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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