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Pirojpur District · Barishal Division · আটঘর-কুড়িয়ানা ভাসমান বাজার
Atghar-Kuriana Floating Market travel guide
A floating market of guavas and vegetables sold from boats along the canal.
🗓️ Best time to visitJuly–September; morning
⏱ How long it takesHalf a day
💰 Estimated costReserved boat ৳300–600 per hour
Photos by visitors
History and background
A century-old floating market on the canals at Atghar and Kuriana in Nesarabad (Swarupkathi) upazila. Guavas, amra and lemons are sold in the monsoon, and boats themselves all year. Swarupkathi is also known for the country's big plant-nursery and timber markets.
How to get to Atghar-Kuriana Floating Market
By boat or auto from Nesarabad (Swarupkathi).
Pirojpur is about 210 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 5–6 hours.
- 🚌 By bus: Buses to Pirojpur via the Padma Bridge, fare ৳600–800.
- 🚢 By launch: Launch from Sadarghat to Hularhat/Swarupkathi.
Where to stay
The district town has basic and mid-range hotels (roughly ৳800–2,500). Government circuit houses and dak bungalows can be used with permission.
What to eat
Swarupkathi guavas, coconuts
Good to know
- Can be combined by boat with Bhimruli in Jhalokati
- See new boats bought and sold at the boat market (Thursday–Friday)
More places to visit in Pirojpur district
- Raierkathi Zamindar Bari — A zamindar's house and temples about 300 years old.