Mishripara Buddhist Vihara travel guide

History and background

A Buddha statue about 32 ft tall in the Rakhine village of Mishripara near Kuakata, claimed to be one of the largest in the subcontinent. Next to it are an old well and the Rakhine weaving village.

How to get to Mishripara Buddhist Vihara

About 8 km from Kuakata.

Patuakhali is about 270 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 6–7 hours (to Kuakata).

• 🚌 By bus: Direct buses to Kuakata via the Padma Bridge (Sakura, Green Line, Hanif), non-AC ৳700–900, AC ৳1,200–1,800.
• 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Patuakhali/Kalapara, then bus to Kuakata.

Where to stay

• Sikder Resort & Villas
• Hotel Graver Inn
• Parjatan Holiday Homes
• Plenty of budget hotels (৳1,200–3,000)

What to eat

Fried sea fish and crab, Rakhine food

Good to know

• Take your shoes off before entering
• Kuakata's Shrimangal Buddhist Vihara is also close by

More places to visit in Patuakhali district

• Kuakata Sea Beach — A beach about 18 km long; sunrise and sunset from the same spot.
• Fatrar Char — A mangrove forest like part of the Sundarbans, west of the beach.
• Gangamati Char — The best place for sunrise; red crabs and casuarina forest.
• Lebur Char — A char where river meets sea, known for sunsets and crabs.

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