Manpura Island (“Mind-blowing Island” if you translate by word) situated on the bank of Meghna River as an isolated land in Bhola district of Bangladesh. This 373 square km island is eight hundred years old. One can feel the real beauty of sunrise and sunset from this Island. It is the heaven like the beautiful drawings of a dedicated artist.
Interesting spot:
The surroundings are the main attraction point of Manpura Island. Some other interesting spots are-
1#Landing Station of Manpura: It is a landing station of ship, launches or boat at the bank of Meghna River, near Hazir hut area. Now used only for fishing boat and Sea truck. At night, with a sky-full star shower it is the heaven of darkness in the middle of Meghna River. There is fish bidding spot as a hub of fisherman and Fish exporter.
2#Dakhsin Hawa Sea Beach (South Sakucia Union): A sea beach of Monpura Island, which is 20 km away from Sadar Upazila. Mangrove is another attraction here. The Red Crab is the beauty of the beach.
3#Crossdem area (North Sakucia Union): The place is only 5km away from the Upazila Sadar. Namely, you can enjoy the sunset here. At the same time, you will see the deer in this area if you are lucky.
4#Chowdhury Project: This culture fish project is 7 km away from the Manpura Upazila Sardar and surrounded by Coconut trees. It is also famous for the shooting spot of Movie -Monpura (2009). Although, the area was affected by Cyclone Komen in 2015.
Don’t forget to watch the sunset from the launch Ghat.
Travel guide:
#1st route: As an isolated island, only 2 launch MV Farhan and MV Tashrif travel daily in Dhaka to Hatiya route. Platun no. 10 is the departure station from Sadarghat to Haitya. It will leave Dhaka at 5:30 PM and 6 PM respectively and will take you Manpura within 4:30 AM and Hatiya at 7 AM. Rickshaw or Motorbike will take you to residential hotel area at Hazir Hut Bazar.. Upazila Parishad and Upazilla Hospital is located in the Hazir Hut Bazzar.
The return Launch is available from Hatiya (12.30pm to 1.00pm) via Monpura (2 PM) to Dhaka (6 AM).
#2nd route: There is another way to travel Monpura from Tazumuddin Ghat, Bhola by Sea Truck. It goes at 3 PM from Tazumuddin Ghat and comes back from Manpura at 10 AM. You can go to Manpura from similarly, but don’t try this if you are not brave enough or do not want an adventures ancient boat journey.
Local transport: Only Motor Rickshaw and Motor-byke is the only transport inside the island.
Hotel guide:
There are three Dakbanglow in Manpura Island. For example, Govt. Dakbanglow, Press Club Guest House, and Dakbanglow of Chowdhury Saheb. You have to take permission for staying in the Govt. Dakbanglow. At the same time, the rest of the two Dakbanglow or Rest House can be booked at any time after reaching on the spots.
You will also find some private hotel on the Hazir Bazar. Hotel Araf Ohi and Hanif Abashik is the famous hotel to stay.
Food and Resultant Guide:
In the winter season, people want to eat the meat of duck. It is very popular. Similarly, the sea fish is very familiar in every hotel of Manpura. For example, Coral, Boal, and Lobster. You can also eat the Hilsa fish.
Cost:
Transport: Deck- 300, Single Cabin-1000, Double Cabin-1800, Double Deluxe-2500, Family Cabin-3500 and VIP Cabin Range from 5000 to 7000 BDT
Bike fair: Launch Ghat to Chawdhury Project 100 BDT, Launch Ghat to Hajir Hut 150 BDT, Launch Ghat to Dakhsin Sakucia 350 BDT
Hotel cost: 300 to 500 taka per night for Single or Double Cabin. Time-Table: Dhaka (5:30 PM) to Monpura (4 AM) to Hatiya (7.30 AM)
Food cost: Happy to say, it will cost you only 60 to 70 BDT for eating a full dish.
Problem: Central Electricity supply is limited to 5 PM to 2 AM. Although generator is available each hotels. Uninterrupted power supply will be available soon.
Extra Tips:
Don't spoil our mother nature. Keep the surrounding clean and avoid plastics.
Local people are supportive of any matter.
Good Manner will reply you a good attitude.
The Island is completely safe for any reason.
Transport is limited.
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Background Music: Believer- Imagine Dragon
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