| Cox's Bazar is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh, located in the Chittagong Division.
Cox's Bazar Beach is the longest natural unbroken beach in the world.
It represents 77.67 miles (125 km) of unbroken sandy beach. The tide
varies slightly creating a good place for sun bathing.
The name Cox's Bazar Beach comes from Captain Cox who died in
1799.
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What to see around
Cox's Bazar?
Many of the big
hotels can arrange sightseeing visit for you, or if you would like
to do it your self just hire a car/taxi roam around at your won time.
Inani
Coral boulders and rocks are engraved
on the shores of this beach which makes it a famous destination for
sightseeing. The boulders and rocks become most visible during the
hours of low tide. It's located in Ukhia District and only a 25
kilometers drive from Cox's Bazar. This picnic spot also gives its
visitors an attractive view of the sun set.
Himchori
The picture perfect setting of the
long stretching hill tracks on the left and the longest unbroken sea
beach on the right makes Himchori a wonderful place for
rejuvenation. Located 10 kilometers from Cox's Bazar, this place is
famous for the waterfalls.
Maheskhali
An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar
has a combination of nature's wonders. A sandy shore, a mangrove
forest and a small hill track. Atop the hills, lies an old Hindu
temple dedicated to Lord Siva and a Buddiest Monastery, side by
side. Legend has it that a ruler by the name of Adinath built this
temple.
Sonadia Island
Located 7 kilometers off the coast of
Cox's Bazar it is a crescent shaped island where local fishermen
earn a living by drying fish. The western tip of the island has a
sandy beach whereas the northern tip is bedded with windowpane
oysters. During the winter, flocks of migratory birds of variant
species makes this island their temporary home and is truly a
remarkable sight.
Dulhazara Safari Park
The name Dulhazara means 1000
palanquins or palki which is a type of carrier/transport used in the
past for the brides. Wild beasts such as the lion, tigers,
elephants, and snakes still can be found in this natural reserve.
This area is also well known for the root of Baptist Christianity in
Bangladesh through the establishment of a Baptist missionary
hospital at Malumghat.
Ramu
Reflecting the charms of an old
Buddhist village, Ramu is located 16 kilometers from Cox's Bazar.
This place contains Buddhist pagodas and monasteries of centuries
old statues and images of Gautama Buddha ornamented with precious
stones and metals. The largest of which measures 13 feet in height.
Villagers earn a living by weaving and making handmade cigars. They
live in houses styled like mini pagodas.
Teknaf
Allthough it's located 84 kilometers
from Cox's Bazar, it's worth travelling there due to many reasons of
which the exotic drive with enchanting views of the nature is one.
It's the southernmost tip of Bangladesh and is separated from
Myanmar by the river Naaf. You can enjoy boat cruise in the river as
well!
St. Martin Island
The coral reef island of Bangladesh
measures only 8 square kilometers during low tide and 5 square
kilometers during high tide. The beautiful sandy beaches have
features typical to tropical islands such as rows of coconut and
palm trees. The locality is made up of four islands namely Narikel
Jinjira, Galachira, Chera Deep and Uttarpara. The water of the bay
of Bengal is a beautiful blue here due to the island's location
unlike the silvery type seen at Cox's Bazar.
Bandarban
Bandarban is located in the exotic
hill tracks of Chittagong division. The three highest mountains of
Bangladesh are nestled here, namely Tajindong ranging 1280 meters,
Mowdok Mual ranging 1052 meters and Keokradong ranging 1230 meters.
Home to more than 10 tribal communities of Bangladesh, Bandarban
still has unexplored areas for adventure lovers, such as the "Alir
Suranga" which is a huge tunnel only partially explored.
Getting there : Located about 150 km south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong. Non-Stop flights are available from Chittagong and Dhaka on Biman Bangladesh, GMG Airlines, United Airways, Regent Airways. Flights tend to be daily during the high season (Oct - Apr) but generally drop back to 4-5 flights per week during the Summer and Monsoon (May - Sept). The main bus terminal is a few kilometers east of the central town area, about a 15 minute / Tk 10 rickshaw ride. Local buses head to Chittagong (Tk 120, 4 hours) and Teknaf (Tk 70, 3 hours). Where to stay : There are quite a number excellent accommodation and other facilities in a range of hotels and motels in hotel motel zone of Cox's Bazar. |
