Cox's Bazar, world's longest sea beach

Cox's Bazar Sea Beach is the world's longest unbound beach and one of the most beautiful beaches on this earth. This beach with a length of 120 km is characteristic of the whole sea beach, sandy; you will not find any mud. Many species of coral-rich, luxurious hotels and motels, famous Burmese markets are available here for you.

Cox Bazar beach is a charming and beautiful sea beach. Periods change its appearance every day. There are no seasons like winter-monsoon-spring-summer; the emergence of the beach is similar. So, for the country-foreign tourists, Captain Cox's beach is so much appreciated.

History of Cox's Bazar:

From the beginning of ninth century onward, in 1616, until the acquisition of Mughal, Cox's Bazar and several parts of Chittagong were included in the kingdom of Arakan. Later the Mughals took over. 

The Mughal Emperor Shah Shuja was impressed with the beauty of this area while hiking the hill and ordered to set up a camp here. The place where Chakaria was sitting on its thousands of couch fields, the area is known as Dulahajara. Note that the Dulahajara mean thousands of Palanquin.

After the issuance of the British East India CompanyOrdinance-1773, Lord Warrant was the Governor of Bengal. Then the Director General of Cox's Bazar area took over the responsibility of Officer Hiram Cox. He did the work to resolve disputes between the tribes. 

After his death, he created a market in this area and named it Cox's market. From now on it is known as a district of Cox's Bazar.

Cox Bazar beach is one of the important parts of Bangladesh's tourism industries. The famous tourist points are:

Himchori sea beach

Himchori: 

About 10 kilometers South from Cox's Bazar, is one of the natural beauty of this area. There are several natural fountains on the way to Himchari. Marine Drive from the city of Cox Bazar, through the sea and the hills on the road are amazing. There is a picnic spot made at the initiative of the South Forest Department of Cox Bazar. Every day thousands of tourists can enjoy the views of the sea and the mountains by traveling there.

Beautiful Himchori beach

After climbing the hill, you will see a vast sea lost in the blue horizon floating in front of the eyes. The frosty fountains of Himchori Cox's Bazar hills are quite amazing. Small fountains are falling in the minds of the mountains going towards the sea. For those who love to cheer with friends, can travel by open jeep from Cox's Bazar to Himchari.

If you look at the whole side, you will feel like going into the country in a dream. This could be the best experience in your life. And those who want to take a little quiet, family or a wife, the rickshaw is the best vehicle for them.

A small fountain in Himchori

There is a small but beautiful tourist center in Himchari. You will need a ticket to enter the Himchari national park. There are many rest houses on the hill. It has to climb up to 200 stairs. 

The pain will be forgotten in a moment when the entire sea beach of Cox's Bazar will be seen in a poll from the pinnacle of the mountain. There is a small fountain here. The fountain looks very beautiful, especially in the rainy season.

Inani Beach

Inani beach: 

Inani Beach is one of the most beautiful, attractive and lightest beaches from Cox's Bazar to Teknaf. In a word, Inani is said to be the land of nature. From Inani Beach to Teknaf, its natural coral and rock are protecting the beach from the breakdown of the sea.

Also, these stones made the beach more attractive. Inani Sea Beach located about 33 km south of Cox's Bazar city. Inani beach Cox Bazar is now decorated with beautiful coral reefs.

Stone and blue water rush in the sea beach. Here is a fantastic combination of the sounds of the ocean, the birds, and the mountainous fountain. 

There is a resort here called 'Inani Beach Resort.' If you wish, you can spend the night there.

Radar Station

Radar Station: 

It is located on the southern side of the Hilltop Circuit House. From here onwards, storms, cyclones, and bores are predicted nationwide. The radar device was established in collaboration with the Swedish Children's Welfare Association and the Red Crescent Society in 1968. Later, with the financial support of the Japanese government, it was upgraded.

Badar Mokam: 

Badar Mokam Mosque is the oldest mosque in the city. The mosque is located on the south bank of the Bakkhali river and beside of CoxBazar Sadar Thana.

Hilltop Circuit House:

Hilltop Circuit House location in the beautiful setting of the mountain south of the district council building. For a while, it will feel like you are in Darjeeling. It is possible to observe the preview of the waves of the Bay of Bengal and the top view of the tourism city.

 Light House

Lighthouse: 

Its position on the other side of a hill in the south of the radar station. Ships and other vessels operating in the deep sea through the lights house get guidance. 

Hatchery zone: 

The position of the Kalatoli hatchery (shrimp baby production and sale center) in the south from the Atomic Energy Commission.By collecting mother shrimp from the deep sea, the production, and marketing of the baby (Pona) at the scheduled time through nursing. 

CoxBazar Hatchery: 

The Government Shrimp Breeding Center is located in the west of the main road to the north side of the old sea beach. Here shrimp pona (baby) is produced by the scientific method.

Pagora(Jadi):

After the conquest of Arakan in 1790, the Rakhine community built it in different areas of Cox's Bazar. They call it a memorial. Such pagodas are seen in the hills of CoxBazar Sadar, Ramu, and Teknaf or on the high hill.

Aggomedha Buddhist Kang: 

Coxs Bazar headquarters has more than 7 Buddhist Kangas. Aggamedhas Kang and Mahsingdogikang are the biggest. It is just like seeing the Buddhist statues set up. Religious festivals of Buddhists are celebrated at Buddhist Purnima, Prabarna Purnima, and Bishuv festival Kang.

Shootki (dry fish) export and processing area: 

There are several exporting and processing companies in the entire sector. Take a look and see how the dry fishes are being processed.

Fish landing station: 

Fisheries derived from the Bay of Bengal are brought down here. From here the fish is supplied to other parts of the country or processing center. It is also known as Fisheries Ghat. Located on the banks of Bankkhali River, the principal place of fish in Coxs Bazar.

Salt production and processing area: 

There are 85% salt production, processing, and marketing of Bangladesh's demand from Islampur, the Naptikhali area. Bangladeshi salt sales and marketing companies collect salt from here. Its location is 35 kilometers away from the city of Coxs Bazar.

Burmese Market

Burmese Market Cox Bazar:

Various handicrafts and monogamous shops organized by Rakhain ladies. The position of these stores/market is mostly on East Bazaraghata.

Safari Park Lake

Dulahazra Safari Park:

The Safari park is on the east side of Chittagong-Coxs Bazar highway in Chakaria Upazila of Cox's Bazar district. It is 50 km away from Cox's Bazar district headquarter and 10 km south of Chakaria Sadar. 

Hippos in the Park

Geologically, this region is comprised of the Tauriciary Period of the Pliocene period, which was formed 25 million years ago. It belongs to the Dupitilla series which is made of sandstone's, silt-stones' and salons. You will find a beautifully decorated, secluded, high-rise elevation, lakes, several rooftops, lots of trees, herbal plants in the park. Tigers, lions and other animals live in the natural environment inside the inner enclosure.

Artificial lake: 

There are two artificial lakes for wildlife drinking water inside Dulahazara Safari Park. Riding on the back of the elephant, besides the lake will give you an outstanding feeling. You will see numerous guest birds and aquatic birds also.

Ramkot Tirthadham:

It is situated at the top of the hill on the side of Ramkot Banasram. Founded in 901 Bangla years. It is said that Ram-Sita stayed in Ramkot during the Banawas (living in the jungle). There is also a small Buddhist statue in the Buddhist monastery as well as a Buddhist monastery alongside the holy shrine. It is reported that this figure was established in the time of Emperor Ashoka as a proof of peace alongside two religions.

Ramu Rubber gardens: 

Ramu Rubber garden is an incredible natural beauty of this area. The largest rubber gardens in Cox's Bazar district, or Bangladesh, are located in the plan of  28886 acres of Bangladesh Forest Development Corporation. 

Ramu Rubber Garden

Naikhangchhari Lake and Hanging Bridge: 

This is a natural water body. A fantastic combination of natural beauty at the foot of the hill. Here is a hanging bridge; you can cross the lake by using the bridge. Naikhangchhari Upazila is 28 km away from CoxsBazar.

Isolated coconut gardens:

 It is situated at a distance of 5 km from Ramu Choumuhani, in the pleasant surroundings of Rajarakul hills, at 250 acres of land. The garden is divided into 'A' and 'B' blocks. Each block has four sub-blocks. There are about ten thousand coconut trees in the backyard.

Mathin's Well

Mathin's coup (well):  

It is the silent witness of Mathin's insatiable love story. It is located on the premises of Teknaf Thana. Distinguished journalist Abdul Kuddus Rana took the initiative to renovate the well in 1994. Later it was reformed from the district council. Now the well is beautiful to see. There is a brief history of love written in the well.

Beautiful Naf River

Naf River: 

After the BDR check post in the Teknaf town, the view of the Naf River from the mountain peak looks stunning. The Burma (Myanmar) border on the other side of the River is visible. 

Naf River

Shahpori Island:

The name of a village of Sabrang union previously it was an isolated island, it became associated with the mainland over time. The distance of the Upazila headquarters is about 10 miles.

Shahpori Island

Saint Martin Island: 

A coral island in the north-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal. It is located about 9 kilometers south of Teknaf of CoxsBazar district and 8 km west of Myanmar coast at the mouth of the Naf River. Coconut is available here, that's why it is also known locally as Narikel (coconut) Jin Zira. Sent Martin Island is about 8 square kilometers. 

Saint Martin Island

The island is approximately 5.63 kilometers long in the north and south. The width of the island is somewhere 700 meters and somewhere 200 meters. The average height of St. Martin's Island from the sea level is 3.6 meters. 

On the isle of Saint Martin, there are about 66 species of coral reefs, 187 species of snail, 153 species of marine algae, 157 species of mutant plants, 240 species of marine fish, four species of amphibians and 120 species of birds.

Saint Martin Island

Locally known as Pejala or Algie is found in a variety of seaweed in the St Martin Island. These are different species, but Red Algie is the most popular worldwide. There are also 19 species of mammal species of species. Invertebrates include sponges, crabs, etc. The fish includes fairy fish, butterfly fish, bowl coral, Ranga Koi, Sui fish, redfish, flying fish, etc.

Saint Martin Island

There are plenty of Kewra trees on the south side of the island. There are some mangrove trees on the south. Other plants include Shewra, Sagarlata, Bain tree, etc. Hundreds of years ago the settlement started here. Currently, there are more than seven thousand people living here. The population of the St.Martin's island is overgrowing. The primary occupation of the inhabitants is fishing.

Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come to visit here. They enjoy the natural environment of Saint. Martin's island. Some visitors think that St Martin Bangladesh is one of the best islands in the world.

Adinath temple: 

Adinath Temple is located in Maheshkhali Upazila. It is the temple of Mahadev. Adinath temple Moheshkhali is situated on the top of the local Maineak hill. Its height from the sea level is 85.3 meters. 

Adinath Temple

There are 69 stairs to go from land to this temple. The temple of Ashtavuza Durga is located inside this temple. The temple's length is 10.50 meters, width is 9.75 meters, and height is 6 meters.

The entrance of the temple is bow-shaped. There were two entry paths north and south. It has now been lifted from the brick barrel. But there are two windows on the east wall. On the south wall, there are niches. There is a dome above the east-west chamber.

Adinath Temple

On top of the dome, there are a lotus, Kalas-Chura, and cycles. Its octagonal pillars have cauliflower, herbivorous design. The internal wall is 1.05 m, and outside wall is 0.60 m. Its northern chamber is ancient. 

The other two rooms (East and West) were created later. In the first part of the north, there are two square-shaped worship places. Its area is 3.35 square meters. Adinath Bartlinga Sivamurti is in the east. And in the western chamber, there is the octagonal fortress.

At present, there is a mosque and a Rakhine Buddhist monastery in this temple complex. So many people consider the temple as a symbol of non-communal spirit. Thousands of visitors visit this temple every year on the occasion of Shiva Chaturshi. On this occasion 10/15 days long fair held.

Sonadia Island

Sonadia Island: 

Sonadia is a small sand island located on the southwest of Maheshkhali. Its distance from CoxsBazar Sadar is 4 miles. Historians call it Sonali Island. Every year there are crowds of thousands of birds gathered in the winter season, so it is also the cemetery of guest birds. Thousands of tons of dry fishes are exported from this island every year.

Sonadia Island

Final words:  

As you already know, Cox's Bazar is the world's longest beach. You will see thousands of species of biodiversity on the 120 kilometers long beach. Thousands of tourists look at the bright sunshine, on a sunny day. Let's go to Cox's Bazar.

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