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Exotic sea beaches & Island in Bangladesh |
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Bangladesh
Travel Homes is offering customize tour
for the tourist who are interested for exotic sea
beaches and Island and discover the unspoiled
beautiful Island of Bangladesh .We are confident
that you will take a lifetime enjoyable experience!
with you!
Introduction:
Though Bangladesh is a small country, Its having
some unique beaches and Island which already
become popular in the Global tourism industry. which
is sure give the tourist a most enjoyable
experience. Cox's Bazaar, the longest unbroken sandy
beach in world. Kuakata sea beach, among only few
sea beaches in the world from where tourist can
enjoy both sunrise and sunset,
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Panoramic Himchori and Inani beach with
unspoiled natural beauty. We have most exotic and
tranquil Island where tourist can feel the sound of
nature, Nijhum Deep (Sea queen Island), Saintmartin
Island (Coral Island), Sonadia Island are among the
fews. Their untouched beauty will simply win your
mind and soul!
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Exotic sea
beaches
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Cox's Bazar |
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Cox's Bazar is one
of the most attractive tourist spots & the longest
sea beach in the world (approx. 120 km long). Miles
of golden sands, towering cliffs, surfing waves,
rare conch shells, colorful pagodas, Buddhist
temples and tribes, delightful seafood--this is
Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh. The
warm shark free waters are good for bathing and
swimming & while the sandy beaches offer
opportunities for sun-bathing. The beauty of the
setting-sun behind the waves of the sea is simply
captivating Locally made cigars and handloom
products of the tribal Rakhyne families are good
buys. Every year lots of foreign & local tourist
come here to spend their leisure in Cox’s Bazaar.
Though the season is in winter but Cox's Bazar sea
beach is crowded almost through out the year.
Especially in winter season, it is hard to get an
accommodation in the hotels if booking is not made
earlier. If you are really adventurous and want to
enjoy the wildness and madness of the ruff and tuff
Sea you can come to Cox's bazaar in the month of mid
April, Sea continue its wildness till August; and
its even more exotic if you come to Cox's Bazar in
the time of depression of the Sea. |
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Parki Beach |
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Parki beach also a
unique beach attraction of Bangladesh, which is
situated in Anwara thana under southern Chittagong
region. The beach lies 16-17 km away from Chittagong
city. As the beach is situated at the Karnafuli
river channel, visitors can view both the Karnafuli
river and the sea together. Tourists enjoy the views
of big ships anchored at the outer dock, fishermen
catching fish in sea, sunset, various colored crabs
at the beach and quiet environment. |
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Himchori and Inani Beach |
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There are many attractions for the
tourists around Cox’s Bazaar. From Cox’s Bazaar Sea
shore, you can go to these places by jeep and it is
really exotic to drive on the seashore. Himchori is
famous for waterfall, though in the winter season it
dwindles but during the rainy season it’s really a
fabulous and full waterfall can be enjoyed. Inani
beach is famous for the rock and coral boulders; you
will find big coral boulders in this beach. You can
plan a trip to Inani beach via Himchory for a half
day or may be a full day sightseeing. Please take
packet lunch with you. |
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Teknaf wide Sandy Beach |
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The side of river Naf and the Bay
of Bengal situate Teknaf Town, which is the
southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It’s a real
natural beauty of hills, forest & Naf River. Lots
of Salt fields are there by the side of River Naf.
There are natural waterfalls in Teknaf, which
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increases
the beauty of nature. You can come to Teknaf from
Cox’s bazaar by an exotic jeep drive besides the
Seashore or you can go there by bus or Microbus by
road. By road journey, it is 84 km from Cox’s
Bazaar. You can enjoy shopping in the local market
called Burmese Market where you will find all the
Burmese & tribal hand made materials. Do not forget
to see the Well of Ma-Thin – which tells a sad story
of love. Myanmar is on the opposite bank of Naf
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. |
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Kuakata |
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Kuakata, locally known as Sagar
Kannya (Daughter of the Sea) is a rare
scenic beauty spot on the southernmost tip of
Bangladesh. Kuakata in Latachapli union under
Kalapara Police Station of Patuakhali district is
about 30 km in length and 6 km in breadth. It is
70 km from Patuakhali district headquarters and
320 km from Dhaka.At Kuakata excellent combination
of the picturesque natural beauty, sandy beach,
blue sky, huge expanse of water of the Bay and
evergreen forest in really eye-catching. From its
seashore you can watch both sunrise and sunset.
The coconut trees increase the scenic beauty of
this seashore. The main tourist season is in
winter but all over the year tourists visit this
place. In Kuaka you can visit the life style of
tribe Rakhains, who are very friendly to
the tourist and visitors. If you are adventurous
you may also go for fishing on the fishing boat if
you can manage the local fishermen. That will give
you pleasure and experience, which you won’t be
able to gather from anywhere else. In the
fishermen village you will find the fishermen
coming back from the fishing and you can purchase
some fresh Hilsha fish from them, and by the side
of village there are some local restaurants from
where you can get the Hilshas cooked and ready for
eating. You will remember the wonderful taste of
the fresh Hilshas of Kuakata for a long time. From
Kuakata you can visit to a part of the great
Sundarban forest, which is called Gangamoti
Reserve Forest. Don’t forget to visit
Fatra’s Chor another tourist place nearby
Kuakata.Kuakata is one of the rarest places, which
has the unique beauty of offering the full view of
the rising and setting of crimson sun in the water
of the Bay of Bengal in a calm environment. That
perhaps makes Kuakata one of the world's unique
beaches. The long and wide beach at Kuakata has a
typical natural setting. This sandy beach has
gentle slopes into the Bay of Bengal and bathing
there is as pleasant as is walking or diving.
Kuakata is truly a virgin beach-a
sanctuary for migratory winter birds, a
series of coconut trees, sandy beach of blue
Bay, a feast for the eye. Forest, boats plying
in the Bay of Bengal with colorful sails,
fishing, towering cliffs, surfing waves
everything here touches every visitor's heart.
The unique customs and costumes of the 'Rakhyne'
tribal families and Buddhist Temple of about
hundred years old indicate the ancient
tradition and cultural heritage, which are
objects of great pleasure Kuakata is the place
of pilgrimage of the Hindus and Buddhist
communities. Innumerable devotees arrive here at
the festival of 'Rush Purnima' and 'Maghi
Purnima.On these two days they take holy bath
and traditional fairs are held here. All these
additional offers to panoramic beauty make the
beach more attractive to the visitors. One
should visit Kuakata and discover the lovely
grace of Bangladesh
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Scenic Islands |
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Moheshkhali Island |
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It is another
attraction forthe tourists who go to Cox’s Bazaar.
An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. It has an
area of 268 square kilometers. Through the center of
the island and along the eastern coastline 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 Siva. By its side
on the same hill is Buddhist Pagoda. You can go to
this Island by local motorboat called trawler or by
speedboat. By trawler, it takes an hour and a half
and by speedboat, it takes only half an hour to
reach this Island. You will find mangrove forests,
hilly areas, salt field etc. This island is famous
for Buddhist Temple and Pagoda; you can enjoy a full
day sight seeing if you intend to visit Sonadia and
some other Islands nearby. In the morning you can
start for Moheskhali, spend time to watch
Moheskhali’s tourist places, take lunch there and on
return you can visit Sonadia and other nearby
Islands where you can sea the live fishing &
fishermen lifestyle; By the afternoon you can come
back to Cox’s Bazaar.
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Sonadia Island |
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It is about seven kilometer of 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
windowpane oysters. During winter, fisherman set up
temporary camps on the island and Dries Sea fishes,
which they catch from Sea |
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St. Martins Island |
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St. Martins Island is the most
beautiful Coral Island where you will find live
corals. Its only 30 km from Teknaf and you can go
there by local motorboat, tourist boats, or sea
truck..This small coral island about 10km (6mi)
southwest of the southern tip of the mainland is a
tropical cliché, with beaches fringed with coconut
palms and bountiful marine life.
There’s nothing more strenuous to
do here than soak up the rays, but it’s a clean
and peaceful place without even a mosquito to
disrupt your serenity.It’s possible to walk around
the island in a day because it measures only 8 sq
km (3 sq mi), shrinking to about 5 sq km (2 sq mi)
during high tide. Most of island’s 5500
inhabitants live primarily from fishing, and
between October and April fisher people from
neighboring areas bring their catch to the
island’s temporary wholesale markets in this
Island, you will find the beautiful Coral reef and
long Coral beach and lots of coconut trees. The
local name of the coconut is Narikel and the
original name of this Island is Narikel Jinjira is
derived from that. Accommodation in St. Martins
Island is limited, so it is advisable to book
accommodation before you plan to go to this
Island. Motel Nijhum is one of the best hotels in
St. Martins Island. To book in Motel Nijhum,
confirm you reservation from Dhaka. You will
hardly get a chance to stay in this hotel if you
are a sudden visitor of St. Martins Island. The
other good hotels are Prashad Paradise & Sraboni
Bilash. Booking of these hotels are also possible
from Dhaka. All these three hotels are situated
adjacent to Seashore. From these hotels lobby or
veranda, you can enjoy the Sea. There are some
other motels and hotels established in St. Martins
Island.Overnight staying in St. Martins Island is
really an exotic feeling where you will feel and
listen the sound of Sea. If you are lucky enough
then you can spend the exotic moonlit night at St.
Martins Island. The beauty of Full moon in St.
Martins Island cannot be expressed, if you are not
there at that time.
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Cheera-dwip |
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is a part of St.
Martins Island but divided during tides. You can go
to Cheera-dwip by walking. About two and a half
hours walk from St. Martins Island or you can go
there also by local motorboat or tourist boat. In
that Island you will find the Corals - living and
dead all over the Island. A small bush is there
which in the only green part of Cheera-dwip,
enhancing the beauty of this island. People do not
live in this Island, so advisable for the tourists
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Nijhum Island |
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From Chittagong
first you will to go Hatia Island by Motor boat or
Ship and from there you can go to Nijhum Island by
local motor boat. From Dhaka you can go Tomzuddion
by launch from Sadarghat launch terminal. From there
you can go to Nijhum Island by local motorboat.
Accommodation is very limited for the tourists in
this Island. You can take foods from local
restaurants but be careful about the quality of
foods. If you can take prior permission for forest
department then you can stay in forest rest house in
Nijhum Island. Another possibility for accommodation
is in District Parishod Guest house. If you take the
permission from Thana administration (TNO) of Hatia
you can also stay in the District Parishod Guest
house. For the adventure seekers Nijhum Island could
be one of the greatest experience of journey and it
will be a memorable enjoyment to stay and pass some
days in this isolated Island. |
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Panoramic View of
Saintmartin Island |
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