Places to see
- 1Tengragiri (Fatrar) forest
- 2Shuvo Sandhya Beach
- 3Sonakata Eco Park
- 4Haringhata forest (Patharghata)
- 5Bihanga Island
Where to stay
- 1Hotels in town
- 2Visit from Kuakata
What to eat
- 1Sea fish
- 2Shutki (dried fish)
Culture
A Rakhine community lives in Taltali; Patharghata is one of the country's biggest fish landing centres.
History
Separated from Patuakhali to become a district in 1984.
How to get there
6–7 hours from Dhaka by bus via the Padma Bridge; launches also run.