Kotka Beach

Kotka
Beach
Top: Shells at Kotka beach, Sunset at Kotka beach, Kotka beach
Coordinates: 21°51′15″N89°46′20″E / 21.85428°N 89.7721627°E / 21.85428; 89.7721627
Country	Bangladesh
Division	Khulna Division
District	Khulna District
Upazila	Koyra Upazila

Kotka Sea Beach is a tourist spot located in Khulna District, in southern Bangladesh. The beach is part of the Sundarbans. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Location

Kotka Sea Beach is situated in Koyra Union of Koyra Upazila, Khulna District. It is located at the southeastern corner of the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest. The beach is about 90 kilometers from Mongla seaport. ^[4]

Natural scenery

From Kotka Sea Beach, visitors can experience the beauty of the Sundarbans. One of the main attractions is the opportunity to observe the Bengal tiger from a safe distance. The beach is also home to spotted deer, various bird species, monkeys, wild boars, and many other wild animals. During winter, crocodiles can also be seen. The beach is also considered a great spot to enjoy the sunset. ^{[5] [6]}

Observation tower

Kotka Sea Beach has a 40-foot-high, four-storied observation tower. ^{[7] [8]} From the tower, visitors can watch herds of deer, running boars, playing monkeys, tiger hunting, movements of the Royal Bengal Tiger, and other wildlife. Most importantly, the natural beauty of the Sundarbans can be enjoyed from this tower. ^{[5] [6]}

Safety

Kotka Sea Beach is somewhat dangerous due to the presence of quicksand, which poses risks for accidents. ^[9] The Forest Department has installed a signboard warning visitors not to enter the sea water. ^[10]

Gallery

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  Beach kabaddi
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  Sunset at the beach
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  The beach
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  Kotka Sea Beach

See also

• List of beaches in Bangladesh
• Sundarbans

References

1. "Tourist Spots". Bangladesh National Portal . Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
2. "Visit the Sundarbans with Go Zayaan". BDNews24.com . Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
3. "Journey to the Sundarbans by road, an adventurous trip | Kaler Kantho". Kalerkantho. 2020-01-26. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
4. "Tourist Spots of Koyra Union". Bangladesh National Portal . Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
5. "Kotka Sea Beach, one of the main attractions of the Sundarbans". Boishakhi Television. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 2021-06-01.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
6. "Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation". parjatan.gov.bd. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
7. "Kotka Sea Beach – another name of beauty in the Sundarbans". Bangladeshtimes.com. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
8. "Diverse Travel at Kotka Sea Beach". Agami News. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
9. "Information guide to all the beaches of Bangladesh". Mission 71. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-06-01.
10. "Dangerous yet beautiful Kotka-Kochikhali beach". Banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2021-06-01.