The World largest sea beach : Bangladesh

Cox's Bazar (Bengali: কক্সবাজার) is a town, a fishing port and district headquarters in Bangladesh. It is known for its wide sandy beach which is the world's longest natural sandy sea beach. It is an unbroken 125 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope. It is located 150 km south of Chittagong. Cox’s Bazar is also known by the name "Panowa", the literal translation of which means "yellow flower". Its other old name was "Palongkee". The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Cox (died 1799), an officer serving in British India. In the 18th century, an officer of British East India Company, Captain Hiram Cox was appointed as the Superintendent of Palongkee outpost after Warren Hastings became the Governor of Bengal. Captain Cox was specially mobilised to deal with a century long conflict between Arakan refugees and local Rakhains. The Captain was a compassionate soul and the plight of the people touched his heart. He embarked upon the mammoth task of rehabilitating refugees in the area, and made significant progress. A premature death took Captain Cox in 1799 before he could finish his work. But the work he had done earned him a place in the hearts of the locals and to commemorate his role in rehabilitation work a market was established and named after him as Cox's Bazaar ("Cox's Market"). Although Cox's Bazar is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Bangladesh, it has yet to become a major international tourist destination, due to lack of publicity.

How to go to Cox bazaar

The transportation system of cox bazar is extremely fine. Government took good initiatives to make the Dhaka to Cittagong and Chittagong to Coxbazar more stunning and wide.

If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of Bangladesh you may choose the Chair Coach to go to Chittagong First. It is a sorrowful matter that there is no direct bus service from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar. It is better to rent a car which will drive you directly to the Cox’s Bazar Sea Beach at hassle free along with taking less time.
So eventually if you decide to go by any Bus Service you may get it in the Sayedabad Bus-stand where lots of renowned chair coach service is available. After reaching chittagong you should rent a Texi to go at Sea Beach.
Those who want to reach the coxbazar even swift they may ride on the Biman Bangladesh Airlines service from Dhaka to Chittagong. Then you will find the next rush to Cox Bazar from Chittagong to Sea Beach easy.

Tourists and accommodation
Cox's Bazar, arguably the most popular tourist spot in Bangladesh, is visited by a large number of tourists from Britain, America, Korea, Japan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and many other countries each year. Though there is no record kept by the Bangladesh Porjatan Corporation (BPC) on how many people visit the beach annually, an AFP report says that during the winter there can be 10,000 available rooms in the beach area Accommodations near the beach range from expensive high-end resorts to more reasonable options. Many private hotels, BPC Motels and two "Five star" hotels are located on or near the beach.

Don’t miss to visit here

In coxbazar, the world’s largest sandy beach is not only for worth visiting but also a lot of places can daze you by their beauty, rarity and uniqueness. There are several most famous sea beach point which are the most crowded area and peoples are usually goes there.
Laboni Beach

Laboni beach is considered as the main beach area of Cox’s Bazar as is at the central location and close to town. The beach is always crowded by tourists. Visitors can sunbathe, surf, jog, cycle, and swim. It is best for swimming and relaxation. Numerous souvenir shops around the area can attract tourist to purchase the souvenirs, beach accessories and some other stuffs.

Inani Beach

Inani beach is famous for its golden sand. The beautiful beach attracts most of the tourist who appreciate warmly the wonders of nature. With flights frequently available at

http://www.fly.com/ to the nearby Cox’s Bazar airport, it’s no wonder that this has become a popular holiday destination. Tourists like to come here for relaxing as it is free from the crowd of visitors who are typically seen at the Laboni beach. The beach is generally considered to be the world’s longest beach.
Location: Located about 32 km to the south of the famous tourist destination of Cox’s Bazar
Attraction:
Backdrop of lush green hills rising up on the east.
The sea stretching out endlessly to the west.
Unusual shaped rock and coral boulders scattered lavishly in the beach and trough the sea.
Fringed with tall palm trees swaying gently in the breeze.
Seashells of different colors, shapes, and sizes are found along here.
Calm lagoon which is wonderful for the little ones to paddle in.
Getting on the rock & coral boulders with the waves washing up on the shore around you, will be an extremely therapeutic experience.
Beachcombing.
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.
Himchari

Himchari is one of the most attractive places for the visitors. Journey to Himchari is also exciting because the road to Himchari runs by the lovely green hills on one side and open blue sea on the other side. The scenery of the two side of the road pleased all.
Location: Located 12 km south of Cox’s 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 chander gari (local transport). You can also rent a car from Cox’s Bazar.
Outstanding Features:
Beautiful Waterfall
Himchari National Park
Broken Hill
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.

1. Himchari National Park: The 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 Curculigo recurvata, Swintonia floribunda and Alpinia nigra 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, Hirundo Rustica, Indian Muntjac, Wild Boar, Cypsiurrus Parvus 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

1. Broken Hills: It is also an attraction for most of the visitors. Come and see what wonder waiting for you.
2. Christmas Tree: The Christmas tree of here is another famous attraction for the tourist.
   Best Time to Visit: September 01 to October 31
   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.

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.
Foods:
Food is relatively expensive here than on Cox’s Bazar. The food shacks line the road to the port. Bill of fare: Parothas – Tk 5, Omelettes – Tk 10 and vegetable curry – Tk 15 for breakfast. Various fish, dal (pulse) rice and vegetables are the rest of the day. Cha (tea) is Tk 5. Additionally, all the hotels have restaurants with the same typical Bangladeshi offerings. But higher prices & better quality than the food near the port. Chickens, lobsters and crabs are also available in the hotels. The islanders sell dried fish, which is little expensive but much fresher than those available up-shore in Cox’s Bazar.
Drinks:
Coconuts’ tasty water is available here with very low cost. But if you look for alcohol it’s very rare except some particular hotels. However, if you ask discreetly for the alcohol near the port, you may get it.
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.
Saint Martin’s Hotels
Blue Marine Resorts
Dhaka Office
Lal Bhaban, 18 Rajuk Avenue
Dhaka-1000, bangladesh
Phone: 9556251, 01711827785
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 8802-9562076
Cox’s Bazar Office
Samim Guest House
Kalatali Road, Cox’s bazar
Phone: 0341-62325
Cell: 01819063504, 01713103595
Saint Martin’s Office
Delpara, Narikel Zingira
Saint Martin’s, Bangladesh
Cell: 01817060065
Phone: 0341-62100, 62500
Shemana Pereye Resort
Dhaka Contact
Phone: 01190493887, 01711344451, 01818043415
St. Martin’s Contact
Phone: 01819018027, 01817042020
Saint Martin’s Resort (Motel Nijhum)
Phone: +880 01819 490129
Riyad Guesthouse
Phone: +880 018 1856 255
Hotel Prince
Ph: +88-017-11276250
Awareness:
Avoid eating fish at every meal on the island as over-fishing rapidly vanishing sea life.
Keep a sound distance from sea turtles and their eggs. Don’t disturb those fascinating but fragile creatures.
Avoid western bathing suits both man and woman.
Displeasure:
No Land phone
No Motorized Vehicle
No Night Club
No Internet Facilities
Very Limited Alcohol
Sonadia Island – Home of Turtles

Sonadia is a small crescent shaped island. The western part of this island is sandy and different types of shells are found on the beach. Visitors can see the apparently endless beds filled with windowpane oysters. The land is a tranquil haven for fishermen as well as its small local community.
Area: 9 sq. 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

Moheshkhali Island – Jewel of Cox’s Bazar

Moheshkhali is a jewel among the attractions of Cox’s Bazar. The island is famous for its beauty and tranquility. Numerous eager rickshaw pullers patiently wait for the arrival of tourist, and offer them an exclusive tour of the island.
Area: 268 sq. 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
Place of Interest:
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.
Get in:
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 Bir Uttam Bridge connects the island to the mainland. So, you can easily reach their by road.
Note:
Traveling to Moheshkhali by waterway is advisable, as it is a super way to catch valuable memories on film and add extra adventure to exploration of Bangladesh