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St.Martin Island |
St.
Martins Island : This small coral
island about 10km (6mi) south-west 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 neighbouring
areas bring their catch to the island''s temporary wholesale market. A
ferry leaves Teknaf for St Martin every day and takes around 3 hours.
Getting to St. Martin's is a three-step program. First you'll need to
fly or bus it down to Cox's Bazar, and then catch a bus to Teknaf, which
is right on the very tip of Bangladesh, sandwiched up against Myanmar.
From Teknar, ferries run daily to St. Martin Island. The total distance
from Dhaka to the island is 510km (316mi). |
Inani beach |
Inani
: It is about 32 km. South of Cox's Bazar and just on the beach,
with the sea to the west and a background of steep hills to the east.
Inani casts a magic spell on those who step into that dreamland. It
is only half an hour's drive from Cox's Bazar and an ideal place for
Sea-bathing and picnic.
Maheskhali
: An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. It has an area of 268
square kilometers. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern
coast line rises a range of low hills, 300 feet high; but the coast
to the west and north is a lowlying 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.
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Sunset at Cox's Bazar |
Ramu
: This is a typical Buddhist village, about 16 km. from Cox's Bazar,
on the main road to Chittagong. There are monasteries, khyangs and pagodas
containing images of Buddha in gold, bronze and other metals inilaid with
precious stones.
One of the most interesting of these temples is on the bank of the Baghkhali
river. It houses not only interesting relics and Burmes handicrafts but
also a large bronze statue of Buddha measuring thirteen feet high and
rests on a six feet high pedestal. The wood carving of this khyang is
very delicate and refined.
The village has a charm of its own. Weavers ply there trade in open workshops
and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses. |
Water fall in Cox's Bazar |
Sonadia
Island : 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 window pane
oysters. During winter, fisherman set up temporary camps on the island
and dry their catches of sea fish. |
Himchari |
Himchari
: It is about 32 km. South of Cox's
Bazar along the beach, a nice place for picnic and shooting. The famous
"Broken Hills" and waterfalls here are rare sights.
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Teknaf, beautiful sea beach
Cox' Bazar Sea Beach |
The
Aggameda Khyang, Cox's Bazar : Equally
elaborate in plan, elevation and decoration is the Aggameda Khyang near
the entrance to the Cox's Bazar town which nestles at the foot of a hill
under heavy cover of a stand of large trees. The main sanctuary-cum-monastery
is carried on a series of round timber columns, which apart from accommodating
the prayer chamber and an assembly hall, also is the repository of a large
of small bronze Buddha images-mostly of Burmese origin-- and some old
manuscripts. Beyond the main khyang to the south there is an elevated
wooden pavilion and a smaller brick temple with a timber and corrugated
metal root. Apart from bearing an inscription in Burmese over its entrance
the temple contains some large stucco and bronze Buddha images.
Teknaf : Southernmost
tip of Bangladesh, Teknaf situated on the Naaf river and just at the end
of the hilly regions of the district. Mayanmar is on the opposite bank
of Naaf 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.
The Cox's Bazar Holiday Complex of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation, the
National Tourism Organization is an ideal tourist resort having a number
of facilities for the visitors. |