Cox’s Bazar is a tourist district located in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh. It belongs to the Chattogram Division. It has the longest natural sandy beach in the world, which is 120 km, stretching from Cox’s Bazar town to Badarmokam. Cox’s Bazar is located 152 km south of Chattogram port city. Its distance from Dhaka is 414 km. The biggest tourist center of Bangladesh is famous as the healthiest place in the country.
Best time to visit Cox’s Bazar
The peak season to visit Cox’s Bazar is from October to March. There are more crowds of tourists at this time as there is less rain and less heat.
Precautions on visiting Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach
You should know the tide time before moving to the sea beach. There are several signboards and flags of the Yasser Life Guard (YLG) at different places on the beach. Bathing in the sea during high tide is safe. At this time, therefore, the tide time is indicated, as well as the green flag is flown.
Bathing in the sea during low tide can cause anyone to get lost in a moment due to the pull of dangerous tides. You must avoid going into the sea beach if there is a red flag with low tide written on the beach area at this time.
Activities in Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach
Beach photography
During the tourist season in Cox’s Bazar, nearly two hundred beach photographers take pictures of tourists. There is a system to print these pictures and reach the tourists with the negatives within a few hours.
Speedboat
Several speedboats operate on the beach. They run to Labani Beach Point from the main beach. Besides, the lifeboat runs with the help of an open speedboat.
Beach bike
A number of three-wheeled beach bikes ply Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach.
Parasailing
Tourists can see the natural beauty of the sea and hills from the sky by parasailing. Darianagar and Himchari in Cox’s Bazar have this opportunity to fly in the sky.
How to go Cox’s Bazar
You can go directly to Cox’s Bazar from Dhaka via Chattogram. AC, non-AC, deluxe, and normal buses leave directly to Cox’s Bazar from Dhaka’s several places, including Fakirapool, Arambagh, and Motijheel. Apart from Sohag, Green Line, and Eagle, buses of other transport companies ply on the route. Besides, one can go directly to Cox’s Bazar from Dhaka by train or by bus via Chattogram.
Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar
Non-AC buses of Shyamoli, TR, Hanif, Unique, S Alam, and Saudia ply on Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route. If you want to go by AC bus, then there are Green Line, Saudia, Desh Travels, TR, Sohag, etc. It may take 12-14 hours to reach. Besides, St. Martin’s Transport has AC buses that run directly to Teknaf from Dhaka.
Also, there are direct bus services from Chattogram, Khulna, Sylhet, and Rangpur divisional cities to Cox’s Bazar.
Chattogram to Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar bus is available every hour from Bahaddarhaat of Chattogram. Local transport companies operate most of the buses. S Alam and Saudia provide good service. The buses leave from Garibullah Shah Mazar, Dampara of the port city.
Cox’s Bazar by plane
You can also visit Cox’s Bazar by plane. US Bangla, NovoAir, and Bangladesh Biman go to Cox’s Bazar.
Cox’s Bazar by train
With an inter-city train, Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar rail route opened on December 1, 2023.
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Cox’s Bazar has several international hotels, motels, and resorts. Besides, many small and big resorts, hotels, and boarding houses have been developed under government and private management.
Luxury hotels and resorts
Sayeman Beach Resort, Mermaid Beach Resort, Ocean Paradise, Long Beach, Cox Today, Western Heritage.
Average hotel
Sea Palace, Sea Gull, Coral Reef, Mermaid Resort, Nitol Resort, Islandia, Beach View, Sea Crown, Uni Resort
Budget Hotel
Urmi Guest House, Coral Reef, Iqra Beach Resort, Abhisar, Media Inn, Kallol, Honeymoon Resort, Neelima Resort
Where to eat
Almost every residential hotel or motel has a restaurant or food hotel nearby. Among the budget restaurants, the names of Jhawban and Paushi come first. Paushi is very popular among them. Also, there are Rodela, Dhansiri, Niribili, Shalik, and Koila. You can also enjoy Hyderabadi Biryani at Handi Restaurant which is located at Labani Beach Point. Besides, among the international brands, KFC is also available.
Kalatali Beach
Kalatali Beach is among the most popular tourist spots near Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach and one of the top places to visit in Cox’s Bazar. It is situated in front of Dolphin Square. Visitors can easily see this beach as soon as they arrive in Cox’s Bazar. Here people can enjoy the view of the sea and drink coconut water. It is the gateway to the city for tourists.
Labani Beach Point
Labani Beach Point is considered to be the main beach of Cox’s Bazar due to its closeness to Cox’s Bazar town. There are many small and big shops in the area adjacent to the beach, which are an additional attraction for tourists.
Sugandha Beach
Another popular tourist beach in Cox’s Bazar is Sugandha Beach. Most of the nearby hotels and resorts have easy access to Sugandha Beach. It is one of the top places to visit in Cox’s Bazar.
Saint Martin
The beauty of Saint Martin’s coral island in Bangladesh is wonderful. Saint Martin is a unique vacation destination for knowledge quests and adventure seekers. Jellyfish in clear water, and various types of marine fish, turtles, and corals make Saint Martin and the surrounding area a living school of world mysteries. Saint Martin, the only coral island in Bangladesh, is a small island in the Bay of Bengal, 120 km away from Cox’s Bazar district headquarters. Coconut, onion, pepper, and tomato rice are the main agricultural products of the island. And the profession of almost all the residents is fishing. The people of Saint Martin, which is one of the top places to visit in Cox’s Bazar, are very simple-minded; their warm hospitality is a major tourist attraction.
How to go
To go to Saint Martin from anywhere in Bangladesh you need to go to Cox’s Bazar first. From Cox’s Bazar town, you will first ride a jeep to Teknaf, and from Teknaf, you will reach Saint Martin by ship or trawler. It takes two to two and a half hours to go to Saint Martin from Teknaf by trawler or ship.
Several long-distance vehicles leave Dhaka directly for Cox’s Bazar every day. Buses, taxis, or reserve microbus ply on the Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf route since morning. Keari Sindabad and Nafsi Hajaz ply every day from Teknaf to Saint Martin since morning. Along with these ships, trawlers also operate on this sea route. You can go in the desired vehicle. But Keari Sindabad and Nafsi ships are reliable as safe vessels. These ships take two hours to go from Teknaf to Saint Martin. On the other hand, these vessels leave Saint Martin every day at 3:00 pm. The sea is calm during the winter season and rough during the summer monsoon season, when navigation is risky.
Where to eat
There are several hotels and restaurants for tourists to eat. Some of them are Keari Marjan Restaurant, Beach Point, Hotel Allar Daan, Bazar Beach. Besides, Assam Hotel, Sea Beach, Saint Martin, Cumilla Restaurant, Real Restaurant, Haji Salim Park, Saint Martin Tourist Park, Hotel Sadek, etc. are notable.
Where to stay
There are several good quality hotels and cottages to stay in Saint Martin.
Hotel Address: Simana Periyay, Prince Haven, Blue-Marine Resort, Samudra Bilas (Writer Humayun Ahmed’s Home). There are also beach camps; Hotel Sagar Paar and Riad Guest House. Hotel Swapna Prabal, Shraban Bilas, and Marine Park are under government management.
Accommodation facilities are available in almost every house at Saint Martin during the tourist season. You can go directly to these houses and talk about staying arrangements.
Dulahazra Safari Park
Dulahazra Safari Park, one of the top places to visit in Cox’s Bazar, is located 48 km north of Cox’s Bazar district headquarters and 10 km south of Chakaria police station. This safari park is spread over an area of 900 hectares. Some 4,000 animals of 165 different species live in the park. Deer, tiger, lion, elephant, bear, wildebeest, crocodile, and hippopotamus are very much noticeable.
Some animals are kept in cages but most of the animals in the park have plenty of open space to roam. There are restrooms and dormitories for tourists. One can safely observe the breathtaking beauty and the migration of animals and birds through the multiple observation towers established in the park. Dulahazra Safari Park offers an open environment for walking, and easy outings with family members.
It is very much enjoyable for families and young visitors. Your tender children may be introduced to local wildlife. You may take photographs of the stunning landscape.
How to go
From Cox’s Bazar town, you can go to Dulahazra Safari Park by CNG-powered auto-rickshaw or microbes, or public bus.
Himchari
Himchari is 18 km south of Cox’s Bazar headquarters and one of the top places to visit in Cox’s Bazar. The Christmas tree is its main attraction. Hills and waterfalls are the main attractions here. On the way from Cox’s Bazar to Himchari, the green hills on the left and the blue waters of the sea on the right create a charming scene. During the monsoon season, Himachari springs seem much more alive and vibrant. Himchari has a hilltop resort with an unearthly view of the sea. Recently, several tourist centers and picnic spots have been developed in Himchari.
There is also a beautiful freshwater fountain called the Himchari Fountain that cascades across the hills. Getting to bathe in the freshwater will be a bonus. Additional attractions include the Himchari Eco Park. The view from the top is magnificent. The park is a haven for enjoying wildlife. At the park, visitors can see deer, monkeys, and other bird species.
How to go
You can ride a jeep from Kalatali to Himchari. If you go early in the morning, you can return to Cox’s Bazar by noon, visiting the spot. You can also go by jeep from Cox’s Bazar town.
Inani Beach
Inani Beach is among the attractions adjacent to Cox’s Bazar and one of the top places to visit in Cox’s Bazar. The place is considered excellent for sea bathing by tourists due to its crystal-clear water. You could get views of the seaside and the high mountains. The beach is covered in coral stones. These stones have a very sharp tip. Furthermore, the sunset view of Inani Beach is stunning.
How to go
Inani Beach is located 35 km south of Cox’s Bazar town. This beach full of unimaginable beauty is only half an hour away by road from Cox’s Bazar. You might reach this magnificent spot with just a car, CNG-run auto-rickshaw, and Jeep within 30 to 40 minutes.
Patuartek Beach
It is just 6 km away from Inani Beach. The blue water of Patuartek Beach like St. Martin is quite clean compared to other beaches. In addition, flocks of red crabs can be seen along the beach. Quad bikes and horse riding are available for hire to explore Patuartek Beach.
How to go
From the main Kalatali point of Cox’s Bazar headquarters, you can arrive at Patuartek beach by easy bike, CNG-run auto-rickshaw, car, or jeep.
Sohankhali Beach
Hundreds of sampans or fishing boats surround Sohankhali Beach, and is one of the best places to visit in Cox’s Bazar. Fishermen anchor their boats at this beach, about 36 km from Kalatali, to rest after a long fishing trip. The colorful sampans gathered here make the beautiful view of the beach even more charming. As the location of Sohankhali Beach is quite far from the locality, daytime is better to visit.
How to go
Sohankhali Beach can be reached by easy bike, CNG-run auto-rickshaw, car, and jeep from the Cox’s Bazar’s main Kalatali point.
Bestway Long Beach
The beauty of Bestway Long Beach, located along the Marine Drive road at a distance of about 54 km from Kalatali, is simply amazing. The picture of the rows of green trees in the sandy environment of this beach has the power to impress anyone. Plus, Bestway Long Beach’s blue waters make beachgoers’ dreams come true, which is not available on other popular beaches. So, you have to go there to get ideal photos for uploading to Instagram.
How to go
The modes of transport to get to Bestway Long Beach from the main Kalatali point of Cox’s Bazar town are easy bike, CNG-run auto-rickshaw, car, and jeep.
Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
Just 40 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Cox’s Bazar, Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa offers luxurious accommodations, a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and spa facilities for relaxation. They have a huge beach of 60,000 square feet. From there one can enjoy an incomparable beautiful view of the green hills to the east and the endless sea to the west. With an emphasis on luxury and peace of mind, Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect place to enjoy the serenity of the sea away from the busiest Cox’s Bazar.
How to go
Easy bikes, CNG-run auto-rickshaws, cars, and jeeps are available from the main Kalatali point of Cox’s Bazar town to reach Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa.
Mermaid Beach Resort
It is impossible to think of listing the best beaches in Cox’s Bazar without Mermaid Beach Resort, which is one the best places to visit in Cox’s Bazar. The resort provides all the essentials for an enchanting stay in the uninterrupted surroundings of Ramu. With quick access to the beach, the resort has excellent restaurants, and each bungalow and villa has an adjoining terrace and garden. Apart from these things, Mermaid Resort’s secluded environment and its beach view enchant anyone. The mesmerizing atmosphere of the sea and the croaking of frogs on the side of the resort road, especially at sunset, are simply amazing.
How to go
You can go to Mermaid Beach Resort from the main Kalatali point of Cox’s Bazar district town by auto, CNG-driven auto-rickshaw, car, and jeep.
Marine Drive
The 8-km-long Marine Drive runs along the Bay of Bengal. It is the longest marine drive in the world. When you first come here, you’ll be utterly enthralled. People are usually enchanted by its attractiveness. The entire beach is on one side of the road, while the hills are on the other.
Radiant Fish World
Radiant Fish World is a fish aquarium and fish museum located in Jhautala of Cox’s Bazar. The aquarium complex contains nearly 100 species of sea and freshwater fish. Along with rare species of fish, there are sharks, piranhas, otters, turtles, crabs, sea urchins, pitambari, sea urchins, bolls, jellyfishes, pangas, and many other fishes and aquatic animals.
Various species of marine fish from the Bay of Bengal have been preserved in this aquarium. There are also many unknown and almost extinct fishes. The diverse environment of the bottom of the sea has been brought up.
The beautiful decoration makes the aquarium more aesthetic. Entering the aquarium will make you feel that you are at the bottom of the ocean. You will also see that colorful fish and marine animals are playing around you. If you want, you can watch the 3D show. It will take about two hours to explore the entire aquarium.
Ramu Rubber Garden
In 1960-61 rubber cultivation was started in Ramu by surveying the uncultivated land. The traditional rubber garden of Ramu has today taken over as one of the tourist spots in the country. At present, the extent of the garden is 2,682 acres.
Every day many tourists from home and abroad come to visit Ramu Rubber Garden. Enjoying the wonderful combination of mountains and plains, the wanderlust is enthralled. If you sit in the shade of the tree, your body and soul will be restored.
Visitors to the Buddhist temple at Ramu have the option to visit the Ramu Rubber Garden right away.
How to go
Just two kilometers north of Ramu Chowmuhani Station, this rubber plantation along the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway can be reached by rickshaws, taxis, or other vehicles.
Moheshkhali Island
Moheshkhali Island (Moheshkhali Island) is a hilly island in Cox’s Bazar district which is located in the sea, just 12 km west of Cox’s Bazar town. There are 3 islands named Sonadia, Matarbari, Dhalghata in Moheshkhali upazila with an area of about 362 square kilometers. Moheshkhali is the only hill island in Bangladesh. Adinath Fair is organized on this island every year in the month of Falgun. Among the attractions of Moheshkhali are – Sonadia Island, Adinath Temple, and Adinath Fair, Buddhist Kyang or temple, Rakhine neighborhood, Golden Temple, and Mainak Hill.
How to go
If you want to go to Moheshkhali, you have to go to Cox’s Bazar first. From Kalatali, Sugandha or Labani point, you will go to Jetty Ghat No. 6. From there, you will go to Moheshkhali Jetty No. 1 by speed boat. Besides, you can reach Moheshkhali in a short time by boat or launch. You can go to Moheshkhali every morning and afternoon from Bahar Chhara Ghat in Cox’s Bazar. Moheshkhali can be reached in about an hour by trawler boat. If you have more time, you can also go to Sonadia Island by CNG-run auto-rickshaw.
Sonadia Island
Sonadia Island is one of the most well-known islands in this area and the best tourist attraction in visiting Cox’s Bazar, covering only nine square kilometers. It is 15 kilometers northwest of Cox Bazar. This area’s biodiversity and natural environment are still there.
How to go
From Maheshkhali Ghat, take a rickshaw to Gorakghata Bazar and from there to Ghatibhanga. From Ghatibhanga to Sonadia Island, you have to take an engine-powered boat. You will reach the island from Ghatibhanga only after crossing the Sonadia Channel by boat. Every day one trawler leaves Ghatibhanga during high tide. Everyone can reach Sonadia Island by speedboat directly from Cox’s Bazar.
Burmese Market
For shopping in Cox’s Bazar, the Burmese market is ready. Souvenirs are found here. They have an abundance of patterns made from seashells, old textile designs, and other objects. It highlights the extraordinary talents of the local artists. Each piece of product reveals a distinct aspect of Cox’s Bazar’s rich cultural past.
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