Kotka Samodra Saikot is one of the most attractive places in Sundarbans. Katka Beach is located in Khulna and Bagerhat in the south eastern corner of Sundarbans. In other words, it is located about 90 km from Manglabandar and is the main and popular sightseeing spot among the eastern sanctuaries of Sundarbans. 

One of the main attractions of the Sundarbans is the Royal Bengal Tiger. But the sight of tigers in the forest is fair. And even if a tiger is seen on him, there is the issue of his own safety. 

However, tiger sighting and staying safe are both possible from Katka Sanctuary, a wonderful tourist center of Sundarbans. The Royal Bengal Tiger, one of the main attractions of the Sundarbans, is often seen here. Apart from this, Katka Sanctuary has always occupied a special place in the list of tourist's choice due to the presence of beautiful Chitra deer herds, different species of birds, peaceful nature and presence of various wild animals. 

If you want to go to Cuttack, you should first go to Sundarban region (Khulna, Mangala in Bagerhat). The main means of travel to Cuttack is the launch. And this launch with tourists is anchored in Katka canal.  The forest office is just above the jetty on the west bank of the canal.

A little west of here is a short brick path. After that, if you go a little further, the sea. This place is quite beautiful to watch the sunset. 

Dense patches of mangrove vegetation can be seen at the low tide of the canal on the north side of the timbered tail straight west from the back of the Cuttack Forest Department office. Apart from this, if you go to a quiet place, you can see a herd of Chitra deer. 

If you walk for a while to the south of the forest, you will see three tiger mounds in a row. Tiger footprints are often seen in this dune. A little west of the Tiger Dunes is Boyar Canal. Both sides of the canal are full of keora, golpata and various birds. 

Apart from this, groups of deer, monkeys and pigs can also be seen in Keora forest across the canal to the north of Katkar Jetty. Saltwater crocodiles basking in the sun can also be seen during the winter. Just beyond the Cuttack Forest Office a small creek runs straight to the east. After some distance on this road, small jetty on the right hand side and watch tower above. The Katkar watch tower is four storeyed. The immense natural beauty of Sundarbans can be enjoyed from the 40 feet high tower. 

There is a beautiful beach here. The beauty of the beach can be enjoyed by walking while returning from the observation tower. Long forests in the east and fresh water ponds in between. The working coast guard, forest officers and local fishermen drink the water of this pond. 

Looking around from here, you can see almost endangered animals of Sundarbans. In addition, a large number of wild animals can be seen in a relatively small canal a little further from the watch tower. All in all, Cuttack Sanctuary is a wonderful haven of natural beauty. 

Jamtala Beach is a three kilometer walk straight north past Cuttack Watch Tower. Along the way, there are various sizes of Jamgach beach which is worth the name. Jamtala beach is secluded and clean. All over the beach, only crab artwork can be seen. In some places, the roots of trees washed away by tidal waves can be seen. The beach goes straight to the beach and ends at Kachikhali. Jamtala Beach is not an ideal place for bathing. 

How to go –

Launch is the main and only means of visiting Cuttack. And this launch with tourists is anchored in Katka Canal. From Gabtali and Syedabad bus terminals in the capital Dhaka, Khulna should be reached first by taking the Bagerhat-bound bus or the Kamalapur train. 

You can reach Bagerhat by direct bus from Dhaka. Buses plying from Dhaka to Bagerhat include – Meghna Paribahan ( 0171717388553 ), Tourist Paribahan ( 01711131078 ) which depart from Sayedabad Bus Terminal. In addition, the bus departs from Gabtali Bus Terminal in Dhaka - Sakura Paribahan (01711010450), Sohag Paribahan (01718679302). 

From Khulna you will get a launch from Rupsa or Bagerhat's Mongla port. Besides, boats to Sundarbans are available from Mongla, Morelganj, Sharankhola in Bagerhat. 

Where will you stay?

Apart from tourist vessels or boats, the Sundarbans sanctuary also has accommodation at Neelkamal at Hiran Point and Kachikhali and Katkay forest division rest houses at Tiger Point. The fee for domestic tourists in Nilkamal is 3 thousand taka per room, 12 thousand taka for four rooms. Kochikhali 3 thousand taka per room, four rooms 10 thousand taka. Two thousand rupees per room in Cuttack, two thousand rupees per room. In case of foreigners, 5 thousand and 20 thousand taka in Nilkamal, 5 thousand and 15 thousand taka in Kachikhali and 5 thousand and 10 thousand taka in Katka. 

Apart from this, there are facilities for singles, families and groups to stay in the rest house and dormitory of NGO Sushilan in Munshiganj of Shyamnagar in Satkhira town next to Sundarbans. 

For accommodation there are tourism corporation hotels in Mangla, ordinary hotels in Pasur port for tourists. In Khulna metropolis there are standard hotels in addition to standard hotels like Hotel Royal, Castle Salam, Hotel Tiger Garden, Hotel West Inn, Hotel City Inn, Hotel Millennium etc.