Char kukri mukri
Probably the most popular travel destination in Bhola, Char Kukri Mukri is located 120 kilometres away from Bhola. Basically, it is an island whose popularity is insanely increasing day by day for camping. All because of the island’s geographical location and the natural attractions hidden in it. I am going to break down everything about the char kukri mukri like how it looks, how to go, about camping, food, natural elements and everything that can assist you to travel the island. Just stay here a few minutes; I’m confident that I can make you crazy over the island and force you to add it to your travel bucket list.
About char kukri mukri
Located at the mouth of the Meghna and Tetulia rivers and right next to the sea, it is a somewhat triangular island with a narrow canal dividing it into two. This island saw the light in 1912, and gradually its size started increasing. In the very beginning, it was just a vast sandy land (sandy land = char), and many dogs and rats (Kukur and mukur) could be seen here, hence its name Char Kukri Mukri. When people started to live in the southern part of my country, especially in this area, they asked the government to set forestry over land to prevent them from natural calamities like floods and cyclones. The govt. did, and the deed became the blessing of the island. It turns the island into green mangrove; even the Char Kukri Mukri Wildlife Sanctuary is there.
How it looks
I think the southeast part is the most enriched part of the island where maximum tourist travellers like to explore and camp. To be more accurate, the real exploration starts from Dakatiya Ghat. From there, a narrow canal goes through mangrove forest to the Char Kukri Mukri watchtower and ends in the sea. As a mangrove forest, tourists will find sundari, keora, and posur e.t.c mangrove trees, and canal cruising through the forest is really fascinating. Tourists trek through the forest to the watchtower, its landmark on the island. The place provides a wide range of views; it would be more lovely if tourists could watch the panoramic view from the watchtower, but sadly the watchtower is closed for some unknown reason. From there, tourists have to cross a narrow canal and again trek through the forest to the coconut garden, another travel landmark. This is really interesting to see the coconut garden among the mangrove trees. This coconut garden can be called the last destination of the island. After this, there is a wide sandy & green beach, and everyone camps around the place. Because this type of beach is unique and picturesque, offering a contrast between the dry, warm sands and the vibrant, cool greens.
Camping
From the point of view of camping, campers usually look for places that offer a peaceful, scenic, adventurous and immersive experience with the natural world. Char Kukri Mukri, the island, offers wide sandy and green beaches that are more peaceful and scenic than any beaches in Bangladesh, and in winter this beach becomes more beautiful because red crabs and Siberian migratory birds occupy the beach. Behind the beach there is a damn mangrove forest which is home to several wild animals. At daybreak, tourists can be Bear Grylls and hunt the beauty of the forest. In nightbreak time, when tourists are enjoying a campfire in the camp, the ultimate predator (fox) of the forest comes near to the camp to welcome tourists. And as I already mentioned, there is a canal that goes through the forest, so there is the luxury of canal cruising through the mangrove. In general, Char Kukri Mukri set the tone for camping.
Food & Accommodation
People choose this place for camping, so people brought their camping gear and food. But you do not have any camping gear and don’t want to carry food or cook by yourself. No problem; there are Brother Nazim-type people who can arrange everything from camping sets to food, but I only know Brother Nazim.
Phone number: 01719006357 (Nazim)
You can call him before going to Char Kukri Mukri Island, and he will set everything for you.
Also, there are a few food stalls around the camping area, so there will be no problem for food, but the price rate is a bit high. Oh, I forgot to tell you the rent fare of the camping tent; it costs 600–700 BDT for a group of three, 1400 BDT for a group of six–seven, and 2000 BDT for a group of eight–ten.
How to go
The Dhaka to Char kukri mukri journey will surely fascinate anyone. At first, a long journey by launch from Dhaka Sadarghat to Betua Launch Ghat. A trip by launch is usually enjoyable, cozy, and fascinating. Then from Betua Launch Ghat, tourists have to go to Kacchapiya Ghat Terminal to catch another boat journey. By local transportation like bike, CNG, and autocar, tourists can reach Kacchapiya Ghat Terminal in one hour. The journey from Kacchapiya Ghat Terminal is more interesting, like you will imagine am I in sundarbans any canal? There are three types of boats: small launch (per person cost 50 BDT), local motorboat (per person cost 70-80 BDT), and speedboat (per person cost 200-250 BDT). This journey will take tourists to the Char Kukri Mukri launch ghat, my friend you have now landed your foot on your desired island. From there take a bike or local transportation to go to Dakatiya Ghat. All of you already know the next part from Dakatiya Ghat.
And from the rest of part of my country, you have to come Kacchapiya Ghat no matter what, if you want to go the island.
Best time to visit?
As the land is low-lying and at high tide extensive portions are underwater. But in the winter, the water level goes down, making it possible to roam and camp, like nature allows us to see its beauty and gives us a chance to break the shackles of regular monotonous life.
But what do we return to nature? nothing but destroy nature day by day. Recently the island got popular; tourists and travellers are heading there. That’s how it should be, but why do we throw the waste anywhere? What, all of you want to turn the island into a garbage ground?
Frequently asked questions
1. Is it safe?
Yes, till now there is no news of fox attacks on tourists. Just be careful and roam in groups; that will be enough.
2. Wild animals?
spotted deer, monkey, otter, buffalo, cow, jungle cat, jungle fowl, monitor lizard, tortoise, and fox. The spotted deer is the major animal of the forest; most probably 15,000spotted deer are out there.
Time only takes away; it gives nothing back! Travel the world before time takes away your body’s strength.