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Cox's Bazar
Sunset scen in Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar has the longest sandy beaches in the world. The golden-sanded beaches by the crystal clear waters are great for sunbathing, surfing and watersports. Many fascinating and beautiful Buddhist temples and indigenous Buddhist tribes can be found in the area around Cox's Bazar. The wonderful, long gold-sanded beach by the crystal-blue waters of the Bay of Bengal is the main attraction in Cox's Bazar. The beach is said to be the longest in the world as it stretches 120 kilometers from the mouth of the Bakkhali River to Teknaf. The beach has good opportunities for watersports and sunbathing. The main beach in Cox's Bazar is called Laboni Beach. Here there are numerous small shops along the beach for shopping. Located approximately 20 kilometers from the city, Himcari Beach has wonderful waterfalls. A more peaceful Inani Beach is located 35 kilometers from the city and has good opportunities for sea-bathing and picnic. A calm, tropical paradise with a diverse underwater world, Saint Martin's Coral Island 10 kilometers from the mainland and offers best spots for diving around Cox's Bazar.There are good sightseeing opportunities as well. The area around Cox's Baxar is rich in beautiful Buddhist temples.
The Aggameda Khyang is a large Buddhist monastery with large and small bronze Buddha images and old manuscripts.
Ramu is a typical Buddhist village where you can explore the traditional Bangladeshi way of life with fishermen and craftsmen. Ramu is located approximately 16 kilometers from Cox's Bazar. The area contains many Buddhist temples with large Buddha statues of bronze, silver, gold and other metals. Popular purchases in the village are handicrafts and handmade cigars.
Interesting Sights to enjoy
Himchari: It is about 32 km south of Cox's Bazar along the beach, a nice place for a picnic and photo shooting. The famous "Broken Hills" and waterfalls here are rare sights.
Inani Beach: It is about 32 km south of Cox's Bazar and just on the beach, with the sea to the west and a background of steep hills to the east. Inani casts a magic spell on those who step into that dreamland. It is only half an hour's drive from Cox's Bazar and an ideal place for sea bathing and a picnic.
Maheskhali: An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. It has an area of 268 square kilometers. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern coast line 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 Shiva. By its side on the same hill is a Buddhist Pagoda.
Ramu: This is a typical Buddhist village, about 16 km from Cox's Bazar, on the main road to Chittagong. There are monasteries, khyangs and pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inlaid with precious stones.
Sonadia Island: It is about seven kilometers from Cox's Bazar and about nine square kilometer in area. The western side of the island is sandy and different kinds of shells are found on the beach. Off the northern part of the island there are beds of window pane oysters. During winter fisherman set up temporary camps on the island and dry their catches of sea fish.
Teknaf: Southernmost tip of Bangladesh, Teknaf situated on the Naaf river and just at the end of the hilly regions of the district. Myanmar is on the opposite bank of Naaf river. Wild animals and birds are available but the most interesting thing is a journey on the river. Wide sandy beach in the backdrop of high hills with green forests is an enchanting scene never to be forgotten.
How will you go to cox’s Bazar? Bus services-A/C bus- Green line ph: 62533, Shuhag: 64361, Silk Line: 63445, Saudia S.Alam: 01197015626-27, Fare: Dhaka-Cox’s bazaar Tk. 900-Tk. 1100.Non-A/C Bus- S.Alam: 64286, Shamoli: 04434494931, Unique service: 01191275323, Hanif: 62629. Fare: Dhaka- Cox’s bazaar-Tk. 475-Tk. 500. Ctg-Cox’s bazaar Tk. 180.
Hotel/ Motel: There are some luxurious hotel, motel & resorts in Cox’s bazaar for tourists. Room rent from Tk.400-Tk. 54000/night.
Some hotels & contact number- Motel Shaibal: 64202, Motel Upal: 64258, Motel Prabal: 63211, Hotel Sea Gull: 62480, Hotel Sea Palace: 62692, Hotel Coral Reef: 64469, Hotel Saimon: 63235, Hotel Silver Shine: 64610, Hotel Kallol: 64748, Hotel Sea Inn: 62720, Hotel Sea View: 63518, Hotel Cox’s Inn: 64116, Hotel Bay empire: 63052.
