Jahajmara Beach
Jahajmara | |
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Interactive map of Jahajmara | |
| Coordinates: 21°50′58″N 90°20′26″E / 21.8494269°N 90.3404354°E | |
| Location | Maudubi Union, Rangabali, Patuakhali, Barisal |
| Offshore water bodies | Bay of Bengal |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 5 km[1] |
Jahajmara Sea Beach is a beach located in Rangabali Upazila, Patuakhali District, in the Barisal Division of Bangladesh.
History
Previously, the Jahajmara area was known as Charbogla.[2] According to locals, Jahajmara used to be an international shipping route. During the British period, a foreign ship became stranded here and gradually sank into silt. The wreck was still visible after the independence of Bangladesh, attracting visitors to the area. Over time, the spot developed into a tourist destination. The name "Jahajmara" (literally "struck ship") originated from this incident.[1]
Location
The beach lies on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, about 20 km south of Rangabali Upazila headquarters in Patuakhali District. It is about 30 km away from Kuakata Sea Beach.[3][4]
Natural beauty
From anywhere on the beach, both sunrise and sunset can be observed closely.[4] Red crabs scuttling on the sand, waves crashing on the shore, and rows of fishing boats swaying with the tide create a captivating view.[1] Visitors can also watch local fishermen at work and taste fresh fish directly from the sea.[5] Every winter, migratory birds add to the attraction.[6] Surrounding the area is about 500 acres of forest with keora, soila, gewa, babla, and various species of birds, giving the impression of a lush green woodland.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Das, Shankar (2021-12-02). "ঘুরে আসুন জাহাজমারা". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.
- ^ Das, Shankar (2021-11-14). "পর্যটনকেন্দ্র হিসেবে বিকশিত হওয়ার সব সম্ভাবনা জাহাজমারা সৈকতের আছে". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.
- ^ a b "Jahajmara Sea Beach". www.patuakhali.gov.bd (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.
- ^ a b "পটুয়াখালীর জাহাজমারা হতে পারে আকর্ষণীয় পর্যটন কেন্দ্র". Jago News (in Bengali). 2015-11-05. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.
- ^ "ঘুরে আসুন অনিন্দসুন্দর জাহাজমারা ও তুফানিয়া চর". Ekushey TV (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.
- ^ "পর্যটনের নতুন সম্ভাবনা দেখাচ্ছে জাহাজমারা দ্বীপ". Ekattor TV (in Bengali). 2022-01-30. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18.