Bhola
Barishal Division

Bhola Districtভোলা

The country's largest island — Monpura, Char Kukri Mukri.

Best time to visitNovember–February
How many days2–3 days
Places to see4

Places to see

  1. 1Monpura Island
  2. 2Char Kukri Mukri
  3. 3Tarua Beach (Dhal Char)
  4. 4Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal Memorial Museum

Where to stay

  1. 1Government rest houses on Monpura and Char Kukri Mukri
  2. 2Hotels in town

What to eat

  1. 1Bhola buffalo curd
  2. 2Meghna hilsa
Bhola buffalo curdFrom the herds of the chars

Culture

Char life between the Meghna and the sea; home of fishermen and buffalo herders.

History

Bhola was the worst hit by the devastating 1970 cyclone. Birthplace of Bir Sreshtho Mostafa Kamal.

How to get there

7–8 hours by launch from Dhaka's Sadarghat; also via Barishal.