Patuakhali

An roughly 18-km-long sea beach at Kalapara in Patuakhali district, southern Bangladesh. Known as the 'Daughter of the Sea' (Sagorkanya) because both sunrise and sunset can be seen from the same spot.

A natural char of about 1,000 acres lying 5 km east of Kuakata beach, covered with keora, gewa, goran, koroi and golpata trees. It works as a quieter complement to Kuakata and is easily combined with a Kuakata trip. There are no shops or accommodation on the char itself - stay in Kuakata.

A mangrove-fringed char risen in the Bay of Bengal under Char Montaz union of Rangabali Upazila, about 45 km from Patuakhali district headquarters. On its roughly 9 km beach, small red crabs can be seen at dawn; the Forest Department reports deer and monkeys in the forest, and winter brings migratory birds. There are no hotels on the island - visitors stay at the Forest Department camp or camp, which is a basic experience.

Despite the name, almost no lemon trees — tradition says it is named after merchant Lembu Motabber; the popular west-side point.

Reach before dawn for the sunrise — Kuakata's signature sight (one of the few beaches with both sunrise and sunset over the sea).

Golden grass in winter, green in the monsoon — the meadow changes character with the season.

Where three rivers meet — famous for sunset, with Fatrar Char visible across the water.

A Rakhine Buddhist temple with a small entry fee.