A Journey to Maowa Ghat: Exploring the Beauty of the Padma River

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Hello,CCS friends!

I am @maksudakawsar
From Bangladesh

Assalamu Alaikum

How are you all? I hope you are all doing well. I am also doing well. Today I am here with a new blog. Today the topic of my blog is travel. In fact, I feel very happy if I can share my travels through the blog. So I try to share at least one travel post with you every week. I really like sharing travel posts. I hope you all will like today's post a lot. Below is my travel post shared with you. Do let me know how it went.

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To me, photography is an art. And if that photography can be done with the sweetness of the mind, then photography becomes quite attractive and beautiful. Of course, not everyone can take beautiful photography. However, if we can understand the camera lens and focus and take a little time to take photography, then we can also become a skilled photographer. And we can showcase our skills beautifully. So we should learn this beautiful art beautifully.

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There are some journeys that remain etched in memory, not because of bright sunlight or golden sunsets, but because of the unique charm of the day itself. My visit to Maowa Ghat, with the Padma River flowing calmly under a cloudy sky, was one such unforgettable experience. The day was overcast, but the moody weather only added a poetic touch to the scenery I captured with my camera. The Road to Maowa Ghat
The road trip to Maowa Ghat was refreshing. Leaving behind the busy streets of Dhaka, the landscape began to change into fields and stretches of green, dotted with palm trees and rural huts. The weather was pleasantly cool, as the sky was covered with soft grey clouds.
The entire journey felt like nature had wrapped itself in a misty veil, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. Occasionally, we stopped by roadside stalls for fresh fruits and snacks, enjoying the simple hospitality of the locals.

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When I arrived at Maowa Ghat, the view of the Padma River under the cloudy sky was breathtaking in its own way. The river looked vast and calm, with ripples moving gently under the pale afternoon light. There was no harsh sunlight—only a soft, diffused glow that gave the entire landscape a dreamy effect. Fishermen were preparing their nets, and wooden boats were floating lazily near the banks. The fresh breeze from the river carried a coolness that felt refreshing after the long drive. The cloudy sky created a perfect setting for photography. The diffused natural light made every shot soft and balanced, without the harsh shadows that usually appear on sunny days. I began capturing the wide expanse of the Padma, the boats tied to the shore, and the fishermen at work. The moody tones of the grey sky contrasted beautifully with the green banks and the brown boats. Each photograph told a different story—of life by the river, of people who depend on it, and of nature’s quiet rhythm.

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Walking along the riverbank was pure joy. The air was cool, and the sound of the flowing water was soothing. I spent some time observing the daily life around the ghat. Children were playing by the river, occasionally jumping into the shallow water, while vendors were busy calling out to sell their fresh catch of fish, especially hilsa, which the Padma is famous for. Stopping at a small tea stall by the ghat, I enjoyed a steaming cup of tea, watching the boats sway gently with the river’s current. The cloudy weather made the tea taste even better, as if every sip carried a hint of the day’s tranquility. While most people might prefer bright sunny days for trips, I found the cloudy weather of that day to be uniquely beautiful. The sky looked like a giant painting of soft greys and whites, sometimes forming patterns with passing clouds. The reflections on the river surface were subtle, but they had a mysterious elegance that I tried to capture through my camera lens.

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One of the best parts of visiting Maowa Ghat is experiencing the local life that thrives around the Padma River. The fishermen were friendly and eager to share stories of their day’s work. The fresh hilsa market was busy with buyers, and the smell of freshly fried fish from nearby stalls filled the air. I couldn’t resist tasting some freshly fried hilsa, crispy on the outside and soft inside—perfect with a bit of lemon and salt. Food always tastes better when enjoyed by a riverside with cool air and the sound of water in the background.

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By late afternoon, the clouds had grown thicker, hinting at rain. The soft light made the landscape look even more surreal. Before leaving, I stood for a while, just watching the slow movement of boats and listening to the rhythm of the water hitting the shore. Photography may have captured the visual beauty of the moment, but the feelings—the smell of fresh river air, the cool touch of the breeze, the quiet chatter of the people—remained etched in my mind as a memory I will cherish.Maowa Ghat is not just about the river or the fish; it’s about the feeling of being close to nature. It’s about watching life flow as quietly as the Padma itself. Whether sunny or cloudy, the charm of Maowa Ghat lies in its ability to slow you down and make you appreciate the world around you.

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My visit to Maowa Ghat under a cloudy midday sky was unlike any other trip I have taken. It wasn’t about dramatic sunsets or golden horizons; it was about calmness, stillness, and the quiet beauty of a grey afternoon. If you want to experience nature in its raw, untouched form, Maowa Ghat is a place worth visiting. Bring a camera, take a slow walk along the river, sip tea from a local stall, and let the charm of the Padma and its surroundings captivate you. I don't know how you liked my post today. I will come back to you with a new travel post in the future. Until then, stay well. Allah Hafez. I'm ending this here today. I'll be back with new posts in the future. How did you like my photography today? I'm looking forward to knowing. I hope you will encourage me with your valuable comments.

❤❤Thank you everyone❤❤

Blogger@maksudakawsar
subjectPhotography & travel
CountryBangladesh

Not today. I will be back with a new post in the future. Until then, stay tuned.

My identity

I am Maksuda Akter. On the Steemit platform, I am known as @maksudakawsar. I am connected to my Bengali blog from Dhaka. I am a homemaker and also a working professional. Despite that, I love sharing my thoughts in my mother tongue, Bengali, on my blogging platform. I enjoy listening to and singing songs. In my free time, I love to travel and capture beautiful moments with my camera. Occasionally, I write a few lines of poetry inspired by my emotions, which I really enjoy. Above all, I love my dearest mother dearly.

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