Cox's Bazar is charmingly situated on a low range of sand hills between the Baghkhali and the Bay of Bengal with a long open beach towards the sea. Named after Lieutenant Cox, this town is the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world's longest (120-km) unbroken sandy beach sloping gently down to the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Cox's Bazar is one of the most attractive tourist spots in the country.
Sunset at Cox's Bazar
Rubber Plantation at Ramu
Ramu
A typical Buddhist village about 10km from Cox's Bazar. It houses monasteries, Khyangs, and Pagodas containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze, and metals. A notable 13-feet high bronze statue of Buddha rests here. The village is also famous for handmade cigars and delicate wood carvings.
Moheskhali & Sonadia Island
Moheskhali: An island featuring the 165-year-old Adinath Temple
atop a hill. It's a major attraction during the festive month of Falgoon.
Sonadia: A paradise for migratory birds like petrels and geese. The
western beach is rich with different kinds of sea shells.
Himchari & Inani
Himchari: Famous for the "Broken Hill" and beautiful waterfalls,
located 18km south of the beach.
Inani: About 32km south, it is an ideal place for sea bathing and
picnics, featuring a background of steep green hills.
Saint Martin Island
Tourists at Sea Beach
Teknaf & St. Martin's Island
Teknaf: Situated 80km south of Cox's Bazar on the bank of the Naf
river. A trip by jeep to Teknaf at dawn is a rare experience.
St. Martin's Island: Bangladesh's only coral island, fringed with
coconut palms and rich in marine life like dolphins and sea tortoises.
