.: Patenga Beach
The meeting place of the Bay of Bengal and the river Karnaphuli

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Patenga beach at Chittagong is one of the most popular beaches of Bangladesh, stretching for miles near at the meeting place of the Bay of Bengal and the river Karnaphuli. Nature lovers come around here to enjoy the scenic sunrise and sunset.

Patenga is about 22 km. from Chittagong. On the way to the beach, one passes Shah Amanat Intl’ Airport. Another ideal picnic spot is the Fouzdarhat sea beach about 16 km. from Chittagong. Patenga sea beach is one of the major attractions of Chittagong for the tourists. Besides the sea beach, you can enjoy boating and river cruise in the river Karnaphuli. You can see the busy seaport activities here.