Cox's Bazar District(কক্সবাজার)

Tour of Cox's Bazar

Laboni Beach

 Laboni Beach is the main beach of Cox's Bazar. At here we can easily enjoy the scenic beauty of Bay of Bengal. Its a place for enjoyment, many people come here including the foreigners. The beach is well appreciated during sunsets and sunrise, where people can witness the sea as it changes its colors twice in a day.Visitors can sunbathe, surf, jog, cycle, and swim. It is best for swimming and relaxation.Close to the beach, there are a lot of small shops selling souvenirs, locally made cigars & beauty products (sandal wood based), handmade clothes, bed sheets, dresses, shoes and beach accessories to the tourists.It is a nice place for our tourism. 
So, come &lets enjoy the beauty of Laboni Beach.

Kolatoli Beach

 Kolatoli beach is another attractive beach for the tourist. Every year different ages people come here to take the real taste of taking sea-bath. Vistor's can taking sea bath, driving sea ski boat, can take fresh and apealing various kind of sea foods. Walking beside the sea shore on moonlit night is always pleasent for all aged tourist. A slow paced life - most work happens in the morning and evening, whereas midday is reserved for drying rice and fish. During the day time, some villagers sells coconuts while others sitting in the shade and chewing paan (battle leaf).

Inani Beach

 Inani Beach is within Ukhia Thana, 35 km. to the south of Cox's Bazar. 

With green hills to the east, the golden beach of Inani casts a music spell on anyone stepping on to its fine golden sands. The clean blue waters of the Bay are ideal for swimming. 

It is considered the world's longest and broadest beach: 180m at high tide and 300m at low tide. 

How To Go : 

To get here, take a bus to Teknaf and get off at Court Bazar (30km), a tiny village 2km before Ukhia. From there, you can rickshaw or tempo west to the beach, 10 km away. If you're headed for the guesthouse, ask the rickshaw driver to let you off at the tiny village of Sonarpara. From there, walk south until you reach the guesthouse. Alternatively, hire a jeep from Cox's Bazar to take you directly to Inani using the scenic beach route.

Attraction : 

1) Backdrop of lush green hills rising on the east. 

2). The sea stretching out endless to the west. 

3) Unusual shaped rock and coral boulders scattered lavishly in the beach and through the sea. 

4) Fringed with tall palm trees swaying gently in the breeze . 

5) Seashells of different colours , shapes , and sizes are found along here . 

6) Calm lagoon which is wonderful for the little ones to paddle in . 

7) Getting on the rock & coral boulders with the waves washing up on the shore around you, will be an extremely therapeutic experience .7) Getting on the rock & coral boulders with the waves washing up on the shore around you, will be an extremely therapeutic experience . 

8) Beachcombing. 

9) Shark free water is suitable for sea bathing. 

Note : 

Every year numerous foreign and local tourists come here to spend their leisure in Inani Beach. However, it lacks several amenities that visitors can expect. It is wise to take a packed lunch and water with you when you visit the beach. But those people who have taken the time to explore the beach can testify that its beauty and cool breeze far outweighs anything it might be lacking in amenities. When visiting Inani Beach, ensure you have camera along to capture the amazing sight of the sun setting over the sea.

Himchori

 Many attractions are for the tourists around Cox's Bazar. You can go Himchori to see it's Waterfall, this is famous for waterfall, though in the winter season it dwindles but during the rainy season it's really a fabulous and full waterfall can be enjoyed.

Location: 

Located 12 km south of Bazar Town and 6 km from the Kalatali beach by the hill. 

Area: 1,729 hectares. 

Getting there: 

From Kalatali stand, it is only 15-minute ride to entry; if you take a taxi or chandergari (local transport). You can also rent a car from Bazar. 

Outstanding Features: 

1)Beautiful-waterfall . 

2)HimchariNationalPark . 

3)BrokenHill . 

4) Christmas Tree .

1. Beautiful Waterfall: 

The amazing waterfall of Himchari is a very rare scene to enjoy. The waterfall from the green hill is relatively extraordinary to look at. However, in the winter it dwindles whereas in the rainy season it is really wonderful and full waterfall could be enjoyed. The spot is ideal for picnic, shooting, relaxing and sunbathing. But whenever you have sunbathing locals can rush around you as Bangladeshis' are not used to see women in swim costume. Here you get beautiful hilltop resort centre where you can stay for relaxing and can hear the shore of the Bay of Bengal. 

2. Himchari National Park: 

Park is a beautiful tropical rain forest (evergreen & semi-ever-green) around the South Asia. The park was established in 1980. This place is maintained, protected and secured by the government for the foreign tourists and the local visitors. The Park is not only attractive for the tourists it is also attractive for the biologist. 

The park gets high forest, low forest & grasslands with a few trees. Around 58 species of trees, 4 species grasses, 15 species of shrubs, 19 climbers and 21 species of herbs altogether 117 plant species are available here. In the forest area there are at least twenty kinds of important herbs like Curculigorecurvata, Swintonia floribunda and Alpinianigra are available which most valuable plant are for the biologist. 

The park is also considered as a paradise of birdwatcher. A lot of bird watchers are gathered here for the seeing the different kinds of birds, as more than 286 species of birds found there. Additionally, 55 species of mammals, 56 species of reptiles and 13 species of amphibians are found in the evergreen forest. A small number of elephants and leopard also found here. The US administration already made an agreement with Bangladesh government to induct tigers in to the forest areas. 

Wild life: Elephant, Tigers, Capped Langur, Gibbon, Rhesus Macaque, Dhole, Sloth Bear, HirundoRustica, Indian Muntjac, Wild Boar, CypsiurrusParvus Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, and Acridotheres. 

Adventure: Picnic, Shooting and Bird safari . 

Entry Fee: Tk. 5.00/ Person. 

Present Visitors: 2,00,000 / Year. 

3)BrokenHill 

It is also an attraction for most of the visitors. Come and see what wonder waiting for you. 

4) Christmas Tree 

Christmas tree of here is another famous attraction for the tourist. 

Accommodation: 

After visiting Himchari if you want to stay at night, should stay in Cox's Bazar. You will get a number of hotels and restaurants there with different budget. 

Note: 

You can reach Himchari only by the beach. So, ensure you are back to town before high tide rise in the evening. It is not wise to stay here after sunset.

Radar Station

 Bangladesh is visited by natural disasters every year. That's why Bangladesh is called the land of natural calamitics. The conmmon natural disaster in our country are floods, stroms, cyclones, drought and famine and in pre- and post-monsoon season. natural calamities cannot be prevented. Timely forecast frpm RADAR station could minimize damage of naural disester. In coxs bazar newly built radar station. Constructed by Japanthe station under overseas development agreement. Cox's Bazar RADAR Station discover bangladesh sea beach tourism.

Teknaf

 Teknaf, a romantic old-world border township in the southern tip of Bangladesh territory looking up to the Myanmar high hill ranges across the river Naf. Teknaf is 85 km from Cox's Bazar by road and 120 km by the beach along the sea. One can reach there by public transport that leaves Cox's Bazar every hour. It is about 2 hours' journey each way. 

Because of tropical weather of Bangladesh most of the tourist usually go to visit this place during winter or in between winter and autumn (October to March). It is about 100 km far away from Cox's Bazar and well connected with various kinds of luxurious bus services.

Sonadia Dip

 Sonadia (a crescent island.), about with an area of 9 Square Kilomerer. It is the north-west of Cox's Bazar. Sonadia Island is very rich for different kinds of shells. Thousands of fishermen camp here in Every winter and make large hauls. Sonadia Island is famous for the industry of dry fish. 
Area: 9 square km. 
Location: 7-km north-west of Cox's Bazar. 
Attraction: 
∗ The sight of game birds migrating Sonadia Island in huge numbers through the winter seasons. 
∗ Turtle nests. 
∗ Various bird species (More than 52 bird species including resident and migratory). 
∗ Wildlife. 
∗ Live fishing and fishermen lifestyle. 
∗ Shrimp Farm.

Saint Martin

 St. Martins Island is the most beautiful Coral Island where you will find live corals. Its only 30 km from Teknaf and you can go there by local motorboat, tourist boats, or sea truck.This small coral island about 10km (6mi) southwest of the southern tip of the mainland is a tropical cliche, with beaches fringed with coconut palms and bountiful marine life. There's nothing more strenuous to do here than soak up the rays, but it's a clean and peaceful place without even a mosquito to disrupt your serenity.

Tourist Season: November to February.

Original Name: "NarikelJinjira" (Coconut Island) - The local name of the COCONUT is NARIKEL and the original name of this Island is NarikelJinjira is derived from that.


Features: 
1) Beautiful Coral Reef 
2) Long Coral Beach 
3) Lots of Coconut Trees 
4) Peaceful Environment 
5) Bountiful Marine Life 
6) Deep Blue Water 
7) Sandy Beach


Sunrise & Sunset: Observing sunrise and sunset St Martins is a better place. Sunset Point is a rocky peninsula on the northwest corner of the island. 

Village life: A slow paced life - most work happens in the morning and evening, whereas midday is reserved for drying rice and fish. During the day time, some villagers sells coconuts while others sitting in the shade and chewing paan (battle leaf). 

Sea Turtle Hatchery: Located on the west side of the island south of ShemanaPereye Resort. The hatchery is not officially open to tourists; however, it is generally empty and the gate unlocked. 

Stars: Amazingly plentiful stars get on a moonless night, due to the lack of electricity on St Martine. 

Scuba Diving: Oceanic Scuba Dive Center, the only dive operation in Bangladesh. To experience the beauty underwater scuba diving is best but the cost is lit-bit high though negotiable. 

Embrace Moonlight: Make a tour in St Martins by yourself in the moonlight. The astonishing beauty of full-moon in St. Martin's Island never be expressed; you can only feel it. Over the night feel and listen the sound of the Bay of Bengal. 

Watching Sun Rise: Wake up early and watch the sun rise. 

Campfire: Make a campfire to stay up at night. 

Shopping: A good number of small shops are near the port and along the main road selling essential commodities, odd souvenir t-shirts, hats and sunglasses. Various sea shells and things made from the shells are sold by teens around St Martine. However, it's illegal as leads to the depletion of sea life. 

Accommodations: Accommodations facilities are very good here. You can easily manage a room according to your budget. Most of the evenings can be candle-lit as no electricity on St Martins, but a few of the much expensive hotels have generators services.


Moheskhali

 It is another attraction for the tourists who go to Cox's Bazaar. An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. Through the center of the island and along the eastern coastline rises, a range of low hills, 300 feet high; but the coast to the west and north is a low-lying treat, fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath, dedicated to Siva. 

Area: 268 square km

Attraction: 
Breathtaking Mangrove Forest. 
Spectacular Hilly Areas ( around 300 ft. high). 
Salt Fields. 
Striking Landscapes. 
Picturesque & Peaceful Beaches. 
Colorful Buddhist Temple & Pagoda. 
Shrimp. 
Battle Leaf. 
Simple Island Lifestyle. 
Rakhain villages.


Adinath Temple:
Located on the top of the Mainak Hill on Moheshkhali. The Shrine of Adinath is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, who is worshipped as Adinath. The place is famous for the annual fair held in the month of Phalgun according to the Bengali Calendar. The fair is taken place at the foot of the Mainak Hill and lasts 13 days. Thousands of Hindus participate here from all over Bangladesh. 

Waterway: 
You can reach the Moheshkhali by trawler (local motorboat) or by speedboat. By trawler, it is one hour and half an hour journey whereas speedboat takes just half an hour to reach the Island. 

By Road: 
Shaheed Ziaur Rahman BirUttam Bridge connects the island to the mainland. So, you can easily reach their by road.