Cox's Bazar, the world's longest beach, stands with its natural beauty. A large number of tourists flock to Cox's Bazar every year because of the ancient traditions and sights around the 120 km beach. And not just the beach, there are several places to visit as well. The vast expanse of sand on the horizon, rows of black clouds, small and large waves lapping at the beach, the activity of fishermen with boats and trawlers, the sun coming out like a bronze plate from behind the eastern hills in the morning sky, and the magical form of the sunset in the evening is all the beauty of the country. Cox's Bazar is the world's longest continuous beach on the southeast coast. If any tourist from the country or abroad travels inside Bangladesh, it will be seen that the name of Cox's Bazar comes first. Due to a lack of proper information and lack of a good travel plan, many of us do not make our trip to Cox's Bazar 100% worthwhile. From the city of Cox's Bazar to the place called Badarmokam, the main place of the beach is 120 km long. If you want to go to Cox's Bazar, the distance of Cox's Bazar from Chittagong city to the south is 152 km and its distance from Dhaka is 414 km. The capital Dhaka can be reached by road and air. Meanwhile, you can go directly to Cox's Bazar from Dhaka by bus. Also from Dhaka by train to Chittagong, then Cox's Bazar by bus. So both trips will be here. In addition, each bar will have a unique flavor. It is heartbreaking to see huge waves on Cox's Bazar beach. And if you lose your balance while taking a bath and get hit by the waves, life becomes the realm of death. At Kalatali and Labani Point, there are many small and big shops including an oyster market where shopkeepers wait for tourists with various goods. And there are several restaurants on Kalatali Beach. But there are restaurants everywhere. Most of them are along the main roads. 

History of Cox's Bazar:

The original name of Cox's Bazar is Palangki. An officer named Captain Hiram Cox came here in 1799 and established a market. And after his name it came to be known as Mr. Cox's Bazar and later Cox's Bazar. Chittagong to the north of Cox's Bazar, Bandarban hill district to the east and Myanmar, and the Bay of Bengal to the west and south. The district has 5 rivers covering an area of 2491.86 sq km. These are - Matamuhuri, Bankkhali, Reju, Kohalia, and Nafnadi. There are 5 islands. These are Maheshkhali, Kutubdia, Sonadia, Shahpari Island, and St. Martin.

What are the must-see places to visit Cox's Bazar? Things the place will give you include:

Ancient Heritage: Tourists visiting Cox's Bazar explore the ancient heritage of Cox's Bazar. Azgabi Mosque is being discussed among them. It was built during the reign of Shah Shuja in 1600-1700 AD. It is also known as Chowdhury Para Mosque. Its location is on the north side of BGB Camp of Cox's Bazar Municipality. You can go there by rickshaw or tomtom.

Pagoda (Zadi): It was built by the Rakhine community in different areas of Cox's Bazar after the Burmese conquered Arakan around 1790. They call it a souvenir. There are many such pagodas on hills or high hills of Cox's Bazar Sadar, Ramu, and Teknaf.

Agga Medha Buddhist Cang: There are more than 50 Buddhist Cangs, big and small, in Cox's Bazar headquarters. Agga Medha Kang and Mahasingdogikang are the biggest. The Buddhist statues placed in them are worth seeing. The religious festivals of Buddhists are Budha Purnima, Prabarana Purnima, and Bishu festival.

Ramkot Tirtha Dham: It is situated on the top of the hill next to Ramkot Banashram. Established in 901 Bangla Sun. It is said that Rama-Sita stayed at this Ramkot during their exile. Apart from the temple, there is a small meditating Buddha statue in a separate Buddhist monastery. Legend has it that the statue was erected during the reign of Emperor Ashoka as a testament to the peaceful coexistence of the two religions.

Chengkhaib Cang: Chengkhaib Cang (Buddhist Vihar) is located on the banks of the Bankkhali River in Srikule, Rampur. This Buddhist monastery is decorated with variously designed seats and more than 10 white stone idols preserved in brass and glass vessels. Altogether there are more than 100 precious Buddhist statues in 23 Buddhist Viharas of Ramu Thana.

Kana Raja's Tunnel: This tunnel or hole is in the Nidania Hills near Patua Tek Beach in the Jalia Palang Union of Ukhia Thana. The diameter of the tunnel is 12 and a large truck of 12 can easily enter the tunnel. It is said that during the rule of Kana Raja (one-eyed blind) of the Mugha community, someone built this tunnel for self-defense.

Mathins Well: Novelist Dhiraj Bhattacharya was transferred to the Teknaf police station as an SI in the early 19th century. At that time Teknaf Mathin, the only daughter of Rakhine Zamindar Wangthin, used to regularly come to draw water from the well in front of Mathin police station. Mathin's hobby was to fetch water in the morning and afternoon. That police officer used to sit on the balcony of the police station every day and watch Apurba Sundari Mathin bring water. Gradually Mathin falls in love with Dhiraj Bhattacharya and later turns in love. Unable to marry, Mathin burned to death in the heat of separation. Mathin's Coop is a silent witness to Mathin's history of unsatisfied love. The location of this well is in Teknafthana Square. Eminent journalist Abdul Quddus Rana took the initiative to renovate the well made of bamboo in 1994. Later it was renovated from the Zilla Parishad. Now the well looks very attractive. A brief history of love is also written there.

Ma Ashtabhuja: Next to the Maheshkhali Adinath Shiva temple there is another deity named Ashtabhuja. Cox's Bazar takes 45-55 minutes by boat and 15-18 minutes by speedboat from Kastura Ghat. Adinath Temple can be reached by rickshaw from Gorakghata Jetty in Maheshkhali.

Dulahajra Safari Park: This is the first safari park in Bangladesh. The park has an area of 2,224 acres built on a hilly area. This safari park is located 35 km north of Cox's Bazar city. According to official information, endangered and rare species of wildlife are being conserved and bred here. Dullahazar Safari Park has become a tourist attraction for entertainment. There are thousands of different species of animals and birds. Also, there are Himchari Jharna, Inani Beach, Sonadia, St. Martin, Cheradeep, and Maheshkhali.

Travel:

You can go to Cox's Bazar by direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, by bus from Gabtali Bus Terminal, or by train from Kamalapur Railway Station or Airport Railway Station. First Chittagong, and can go to Cox's Bazar by bus from Chittagong.

It takes 50 minutes to go to Cox's Bazar by plane. The minimum airfare from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar is 4,400 taka or $44 and the maximum fare is 10,000 taka or $100. Currently, 4 airlines are operating flights from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar. These are Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Air Astra, NovoAir Airlines, and US Bangla Airlines. There are flights from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar almost every day of the week.

1. Biman Bangladesh Airlines:

4,400 to 6,000 rupees 44$ to 60$ (Super Saver)

6,000 to 10,000 rupees 60$ to 100$ (business flexible)

Online tickets: www.biman-airlines.com

2. Air Astra:

4,500 to 6,000 rupees 45$ to 60$ (Maximum)

6,000 to 10,000 rupees 60$ to 100$ (minimum)

airstra.com

3. NovoAir Airlines:

4,500 to 6,000 rupees or 45$ to 60$ (special promotion)

6,000 to 10,000 rupees 60$ to 100 $ (flexible)

www.flynovoair.com

4. US Bangla Airlines:

4,400 to 6,000 or 44$ to 60$ (Max)

6,000 to 10,000 or 60$ to 100$ (minimum)

usbair.com

It takes 10-12 hours to reach Cox's Bazar by bus from Dhaka. Non-AC and luxury AC buses of various companies including Green Line, St. Martin, Eagle, and Hanif ply on this route. Non-AC bus fare is 1000 to 1400 rupees or 10$ to 14$ and AC bus fare is 2200 to 2600 rupees or 22$ to 26$. If you want to buy tickets online, you can easily buy tickets for any bus by installing the www.sohoj.com app.

Accommodation:

Currently, there are many five-star category hotels to stay in Cox's Bazar. The number of four-star and three-star or equivalent hotels and resorts is also not less. Most of the hotels near the beach are of good quality. Hotels and Resorts are located at Kalatali and Labani Point. There are several hotels to stay around Inani as well. Apart from that, flat houses are also available for rent. The eco-resort is located outside this resort. Seasonal i.e. peak and off-peak fares vary. September to April is considered the peak time of the year and May to August is the off-peak time of the year. But now there are always people.

Food and Drink:

Almost all types of food are available in Cox's Bazar. And there are bars to drink alcohol. Each hotel has its restaurant, where food prices are always relatively high. In most hotels, breakfast is included with the room rate i.e. complimentary. In that case, if you want to have lunch and dinner out, no worries as there are plenty of restaurants here. Kalatali Road has more number of restaurants.

Special Note:

First, check the weather forecast before going to Cox's Bazar. Second, every year there are deaths from sea bathing. These happen due to a lack of caution and awareness. There are several secret canals from Labani Point to Kalatali Beach. Due to carelessness, most of the tourists fall into this canal during low tide and later die. So you should refrain from bathing at the beach during low tide. In that case, you can stay away from danger if you bathe on the beach following the signal of the security post. Red and green flags are hoisted from outposts according to ebb and tide. It is safe to shower during a green flag. Life jackets can be carried if necessary. Coral is usually sharp. It is everyone's responsibility not to throw any kind of garbage and non-bio-disposable items like polythene, plastic bottles, etc. to keep the beach environment clean and biodiversity safe. Keep an eye on our website dreamsforce.com for more details about the places of interest in the country and abroad.