Khulna Division

Satkhira travel guide

A district of the western Sundarbans, mangoes and shrimp.

⭐ Famous food and products of Satkhira

Satkhira sandesh
Satkhira sandesh (সাতক্ষীরার সন্দেশ)
Himsagar mango
Himsagar mango (হিমসাগর আম)
Crab (কাঁকড়া)
Sundarbans honey
Sundarbans honey (সুন্দরবনের মধু)

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📜 How Satkhira got its name

The zamindar Bishnuram Chakraborty settled in Satgharia village here. Over time 'Satgharia' became Satkhira.

How to get to Satkhira

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

  • 🚌 By bus: Satkhira buses via the Padma Bridge (Sohag, A K Travels), fare ৳650–850.

Places to visit (3)

Sundarbans, Munshiganj-Kalagachhia
Sundarbans, Munshiganj-Kalagachhia Popular

The western Sundarbans; a boardwalk at the Kalagachhia ecotourism centre.

Jashoreshwari Kali Temple
Jashoreshwari Kali Temple Lesser known

An ancient temple at Ishwaripur, known as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

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Mozaffar Garden Lesser known

A big amusement park with a lake and gardens.

What it costs

৳1,500–3,000 per person per day

Where to stay

  • Barsha Resort and a few eco cottages at Shyamnagar
  • Basic hotels in Satkhira town

What to eat

Satkhira mangoes (Himsagar), shrimp, jujube

Other districts in Khulna Division

BagerhatChuadangaJashoreJhenaidahKhulnaKushtiaMaguraMeherpurNarail