Guliakhali Beach travel guide

At a glance

Location

Muradpur union, Sitakunda

Features

Grass carpet, channels and keora forest

Entry

Free

Best time

At low tide, in winter

History and details

Guliakhali is not a typical sandy beach. Along the shore is a field of green grass, with countless small tidal channels winding through it. On one side is keora forest planted by the coastal Forest Department, giving the beach a Sundarbans-like look.

The place became known across the country in the mid-2010s after photos spread on social media. At high tide the grassland goes under water, and at low tide the green field reappears — two different faces at two times of day.

Being close to Sitakunda Bazar, a popular plan is to climb Chandranath Hill or visit the eco park and then watch the sunset at Guliakhali in the afternoon.

Things to do

• Walk and take photos on the grassland at low tide
• Walk beside the keora forest
• Watch the sunset and head back before dark

How to get to Guliakhali Beach

About 5 km by CNG from Sitakunda Bazar.

Chattogram is about 250 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 5–6 hours.

• 🚌 By bus: Green Line, Hanif, Shyamoli, Ena and others from Sayedabad/Arambagh; non-AC ৳650–800, AC ৳1,100–1,800.
• 🚆 By train: Sonar Bangla, Subarna, Mohanagar, Turna Nishitha from Kamalapur; fare about ৳400–1,200.
• ✈️ By air: Biman, US-Bangla, Novoair; one way ৳4,000–7,000, 45 minutes.

Where to stay

• Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View (luxury)
• The Peninsula Chittagong
• Plenty of mid-range hotels at GEC More and Agrabad (৳2,000–5,000)

What to eat

Mezbani beef, kala bhuna, dried-fish bharta, Bela biscuit

Good to know

• Check the tide times before you go
• Your feet may sink in the mud — wear sandals
• Come back before dark; the road is poorly lit

More to see nearby

• Chandranath Hill (5 km)
• Sitakunda Eco Park (5 km)
• Bansbaria Beach (8 km)

More places to visit in Chattogram district

• Patenga Sea Beach — The beach closest to the city, at the mouth of the Karnaphuli; ships' lights and seafood stalls in the evening.
• Foy's Lake — A man-made lake ringed by hills, with boating, an amusement park and a resort.
• Chandranath Hill — A temple on a hilltop about 1,000 ft high at Sitakunda; popular for trekking and the views.
• Khoiyachora Waterfall — A big nine-step waterfall at Mirsarai; most water in the monsoon.
• Mohamaya Lake — A lake among hills, with kayaking and a small waterfall at its far end.
• Shrine of Bayazid Bostami — A hilltop shrine; rare Bostami turtles live in the pond beside it.
• Chattogram War Cemetery — A neat, peaceful cemetery for soldiers killed in the Second World War.
• Banshkhali Sea Beach — A quiet beach with rows of casuarina trees, red crabs and a wide sandbar.

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