Forest walk
3 km trail to the beach with a guard.
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Kochikhali Sea Beach (কচিখালী সমুদ্র সৈকত)
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In short
Kochikhali, often called Tiger Point, is a forest station and beach in the eastern Sundarbans' Sharankhola range, reached by a walk through deer meadows and mangrove forest. Access needs a Forest Department permit and a licensed boat, nearly always arranged by an operator, and visits are by daylight with a paid guard. It fills half a day on a three-day tour.
Kochikhali Sea Beach, known as Tiger Point, is a forest station and beach in the Sharankhola range of the Sundarbans, Bagerhat district, Bangladesh, east of Katka. It suits wildlife enthusiasts on a licensed launch tour who want a guarded walk through mangrove and meadow to an empty Bay of Bengal shore.
Inside the Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary
Kochikhali lies on the edge of the Bay of Bengal inside the Sundarbans East Wildlife Sanctuary, one of three sanctuaries set up in the Bangladesh Sundarbans in 1977. It is part of the UNESCO Sundarbans World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1997. There is no road; launches from Khulna or Mongla reach it, usually after Katka.
Tiger pugmarks and the forest station
Royal Bengal tigers live in the surrounding forest and their pugmarks are sometimes found in the mud along the trail. Bangladesh's 2015 census counted 106 tigers in its part of the Sundarbans. The station has a forest office, a rest house and a small jetty, and it is the second main stop on most tours of the eastern forest.
Three km through forest and deer meadows
A trail of about 3 km runs from the station through sundari, keora and baen forest and opens into grassy meadows before the sea. These meadows stretch all the way to Katka, and herds of spotted and barking deer graze in them. The full walk between the two stations is about 8 km and passes Jamtola beach. Wild boar and monkeys are common.
The beach is wide, flat and empty, and many trees felled by Cyclone Sidr in 2007 still lie where they fell.
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Key information
🏖️Beach: Beach reached by a 3 km forest walk
📍Location: Sharankhola range, east of Katka
🌅Known for: Tiger Point and deer meadows
🎟️Entry: Forest Department permit (paid)
💰Currency: Bangladeshi taka (৳ BDT)
🕕Time Zone: BST (UTC+6)
Explore the area
Katka to the west
Mongla port by launch
Dublar Char by boat
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Plan your visit to Kochikhali Sea Beach (কচিখালী সমুদ্র সৈকত)
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Wildlife
- Spotted and barking deer
- Wild boar
- Tiger pugmarks
Forest
- Sundari, keora and baen trees
- Grass meadows
What They Offer
Visit duration
Half day within a 3-day tour
Timed entry required No
Deer meadows
Early morning is best.
Katka
Paired on the same tour.
Accessibility
Long forest walk; not wheelchair accessible.
Age limits
None
What to pack
Water, insect repellent, binoculars
What to wear
Muted colours, closed shoes; muted colours and closed shoes
Not allowed
Leaving the guide's path; swimming; bright clothing; leaving the guard; entering the sea (quicksand and strong currents)
Amenities
Forest rest house (Tiger Point)
Tips for visiting Kochikhali Sea Beach
- Walk only with your armed guard and stay on the path.
- Avoid bright clothing.
- Keep out of the water.
- Watch for crocodiles near creeks.
- Be back on board before dusk.
Driving
No road access.
Public transportation
Licensed launch from Khulna or Mongla via Katka.
Address
Kochikhali, Sharankhola range, Sundarbans. The Tiger Point rest house is listed at about Tk 3,000 per room for Bangladeshis and needs booking.
Opening Hours
Last entry: Return before the last boat or before dark
Open all year; boat services depend on weather.
Daylight visits with a paid guard only; access needs a Forest Department permit and a licensed boat, nearly always through an operator. Main season October to March.
Special events
No special events on record for Kochikhali Sea Beach (কচিখালী সমুদ্র সৈকত).
Best times to visit
Early morning.
Best days to visit
Weekdays are quieter than Fridays and public holidays.
Best months to visit
November to February.
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
Follow the tour operator's terms.
Children and admission
Keep children away from the water's edge on falling tides and on boats.
Groups
Groups should arrange boats in advance.
Pets
Not recommended.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
No restrictions recorded.
Smoking
Do not leave cigarette ends on the sand.
Accepted payment
Carry enough cash; cards and ATMs are rare or absent.
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Almost everyone visits on a licensed launch package from Khulna or Mongla, which handles the Forest Department permit, the armed guard and meals.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What to know about Kochikhali Sea Beach.
General
In the Sharankhola range of the Sundarbans, Bagerhat district, east of Katka.
Tigers live in the surrounding forest and their tracks are sometimes found along the trail.
On a licensed launch tour from Khulna or Mongla, usually combined with Katka.
No. There is quicksand and rough water.
The Forest Department rest house at Tiger Point is listed at about Tk 3,000 per room for Bangladeshis; book ahead.
Muted colours and closed shoes for the trail.
Yes, with a guard. The route through the meadows is about 8 km and passes Jamtola beach.
Sightings are rare. Pugmarks are more likely; deer, boar and monkeys are seen on most visits.
Yes. Use "Ask a question" under "Travelers are asking" on this page. The bookingMentor team answers it, and the answer then appears on the page for other travellers too.
Getting there
About 3 km through forest and grassland.
Barishal Airport (BZL) is the airport for Kochikhali Sea Beach (কচিখালী সমুদ্র সৈকত), about 115 km away in a straight line.
Prices & payment
Reported rates are Tk 150 per Bangladeshi adult per day in sanctuary areas, Tk 1,500 for foreigners, a Tk 500 guide and Tk 300 guard per day. Confirm current rates.
Timing & weather
Most visitors spend Half day within a 3-day tour at Kochikhali Sea Beach (কচিখালী সমুদ্র সৈকত).
The best months to visit Kochikhali Sea Beach (কচিখালী সমুদ্র সৈকত) are November to February. The best days and times of day are covered under When to visit on this page.
Families & accessibility
Not recommended.