Patenga Sea Beach Chittagong

Patenga Sea Beach Chittagong

Patenga is a popular tourist spot. The beach is very close to the Bangladesh Naval Academy of the Bangladesh Navy and Shah Amanat International Airport. Its width is narrow and swimming in the seas is not recommended. Part of the seashore is built-up with concrete walls, and large blocks of stones have been laid to prevent erosion. During the 1990s, a host of restaurants and kiosks sprouted out around the beach area. Lighting of the area has enhanced the security aspect of visiting at night.

Nowadays, alcohol peddling is very common at the beach. Vendors from the city sell their ice creams, cold drinks and food to the hundreds of tourists who come to Patenga Beach. According to the local people, Patenga is the best place for delicious, mouth-watering street food at very low costs. One of the popular dishes of the food stands is the fried, spicy mud crab served with a small plate full of falafel, garnished with cucumber and onion. The beach has a wonderful cool atmosphere even at the evening, and people come to enjoy the soothing breeze. The beach is lined with massive shady palm trees and fishing boats. It also has an array of speed boats for visitors. The beach, however, is quite sandy, with a few rocky patches.

Patenga is a beautiful sunset viewing sea beach near to Chittagong city. It is mostly popular for sunset and sunrise viewing. The beach converges both the nature and the port facilities at the same time. It is quite a sandy beach. It is located near the mouth of the Karnaphuli River. So, you can view both types of natural beauty. You can enjoy river cruise on the Karnaphuli River, or a boat trip onto the ocean waves. The beach area is covered by some square shaped concretes that also makes this beach unique and nice sight seeing from other sea beaches. You may make your kitty marketing from the beach side market also. Can buy lots of interesting Burmese things, jewellery items etc. Water drives are also present for you to enjoy. You can enjoy another small sea beach about 16 Km away from this beach called Fouzdarhat sea beach. It is an ideal place for picnic.

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o   LocationPatenga, Chittagong

o   ClimateIt is better to go in the winter seasons.

o   How to get there

It will take about an hour from the center place of Chittagong city by auto rickshaw to reach Patenga Beach and will take about 250 BDT. Bus or Tempu will take about 30-35 BDT .You can definitely hire better transport also.

o   Where to stay

There are many hotels in Chittagong city some of them are the best hotels of the country.You can also find some reasonable hotels to stay and have food.