Cox's Bazar is a district in Chittagong Division of Bangladesh.
It is bounded by Chittagong District on the north, Bay of Bengal in the south, Bandarban District on the east, and the Bay of Bengal on the west.
Cox's Bazar District is divided into 9 sub-districts. They are - 1. Chakaria 2. Cox's Bazar Sadar 3. Eidgaon 4. Kutubdia 5. Maheshkhali 6. Pekua 7. Ramu 8. Tecnaf and 9. Ukhia.
Famous for: The longest natural sea beach in the world. The beach in Cox's Bazar is an unbroken 120 km sandy sea beach with a gentle slope.
Cox's Bazar is also known by the name Panowa, whose literal translation means "yellow flower." Its other old name was "Palongkee". The modern Cox's Bazar derives its name from Captain Hiram Cox (died 1799), an officer of the British East India Company. Cox was appointed Superintendent of Palongkee outpost after Warren Hastings became Governor of Bengal. Captain Cox was specially mobilized to deal with a century-long conflict between Arakan refugees and local Rakhains. He embarked upon the task of rehabilitating refugees in the area and made significant progress. Captain Cox died in 1799 before he could finish his work. To commemorate his role in rehabilitation work, a market was established and named Cox's Bazar ("Cox's Market") after him.
How to Reach Cox's Bazar
There are three ways to reach at Cox's Bazar from Dhaka. Air, bus and train.By Air: Buy cheapest air ticket from the app below or check flight fares in Bangladeshi Taka. Or check airfares in other currencies - USD, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Russian Ruble, Indian Rupee.
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By Bus: The bus goes directly to Cox's Bazar. Shohag Elite AC bus costs 2000 Taka, Shohag Prestige Double Decker AC bus costs 2200 Taka and any non-AC bus costs 800 Taka. The maximum bus time from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar is 12 hours.
Hotels in Cox's Bazar
Write "Coxs Bazar" in box and select Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh from drop down menu. Enter your Check in and Check out date and click on Search.Tourist Places in Cox's Bazar
I have described 39 Best Places to Visit in Cox's Bazar. There are some Top Tourist Attractions in Cox's Bazar. Some Cox's Bazar Must Visiting Places. I have also described the Best Things to Do in Cox's Bazar and the Fun Things to Do in Cox's Bazar.You will get to know the Famous Tourist sights and Attractions of Cox's Bazar. So that you can create a travel list of your choice from the Attractions and Sightseeing of Cox's Bazar.
You need approximately USD 5 entry fees for visiting all the places listed below. You also have to add food and transportation expenses and hotel rent for this travel.
Day-1: Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar beach has several entrances. But the 3 main points are Kolatali Point, Shugandha Point and Laboni Point. These three points are the most crowded in Cox's Bazar beach. Shugandha point is the most crowded of all.
Kolatoli to Shugandha Point
Beach
From Dolphin Circle I started my journey towards west and reached Kolatali Point Beach. There are many things to do
Shops: Beach Road has many shops. You will find various items and specially dried sea fish, Pickles.
Photography: You forgot to take your camera or you don't have an expensive DSLR or you are not a professional photographer? No need in Cox's Bazar. Guys with expensive DSLRs are waiting for you. For each soft copy they will charge only 5 Taka. Just give your memory card. You can bargain it for 3 Taka.
ATV Ride: ATV stands for All-Terrain Vehicle and is a motorized off-highway vehicle. You can ride ATV which costs 400 Taka for long drive and 200 Taka for short drive. You can bargain with them.
Horse Riding: 200 Taka for short round and 400 Taka for long round. Here you can bargain, even get a ride for 100 Taka.
Wooden Beach Bed: You can enjoy the beach by lying on the beach bed. 60 Taka per hour for double bed. So enjoy the breeze and sea or the sunset as much as possible. You can adjust the umbrella to protect you from the heat of the sun. Here you can bargain for 50 Taka for 1 hour.
Jet Ski: Also called water scooter. You can ride a jet ski in the sea. They ask 500 Taka for short trip and 1000 Taka for long. You can bargain. I took one for a long drive for just at 400 Taka.
Bathing: You can bathe in the sea. There is a locker facility on the beach. 40 Taka per hour or 100 Taka for whole day. You can put your belongings in the locker before going to the bath. Tubes are available. You can rent it for 100 Taka for 1 hour.
The sunset view from the beach is the most spectacular. Walk from Kolatali Point to Shugandha Point. Shugandha Point is the most crowded beach in Cox's Bazar. You will get all the facilities mentioned earlier.
Shugandha Point to Laboni Point
Beach
Laboni point is less crowded than Shugandha point. But you will get all the facilities mentioned earlier. There is a DBBL ATM booth at Laboni Point.
Cox's Bazar Lighthouse
Lighthouse
There are a total of 6 lighthouses in Bangladesh. Cox's Bazar Lighthouse or locally known as "Batighar" was established in 1976. Focal plane 54 meters (177 feet); a white flash every 15 second that can be seen up to about 24.5 miles About 10 meters (33 feet) structure, a small square skeletal tower with lantern and gallery centered on the roof of a 2 square concrete building.
How to go: It is located on the hill. You cannot go there because it is maintained by the Bangladesh Navy. So it can be seen from Laboni Point Stadium Circle.
Radar Station
Weather Station
Since 1988, Japan has been contributing to improving the weather forecast service in Bangladesh through establishment of meteorological radars, improvement of weather analysis and forecasting system and capacity buildings. All 5 meteorological radars in Bangladesh were established through the Japanese Grant Assistance, and those in Dhaka and Rangpur were completed in 2000 and 1999 respectively. For faster and more accurate weather forecasting, Japan has already extended assistance for upgrading radar systems in Cox's Bazar, Khepupara in Patuakhali District and Moulvibazar equipping them with S-band Doppler radars.
Cox's Bazar Radar Station was established in 2007. It has been out of service since August 2023.
How to go: From Stadium Circle near Laboni Point, take a local auto to Circuit House towards North. Auto fare 10 Taka. From there you will climb the hill eastwards to reach the radar station.
Hilltop Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Temple
How to go: It is located about 100 meters north from Radar Station.
Mrina Kyaung Buddhist Monastery
Buddhist Temple
How to go: Walk down the hill north from the hilltop circuit house north of the Buddhist temple. Before reaching the main road, turn and walk right on the narrow street. This narrow street first turns left and then turns right to join another road. You will find the temple on the right side of that road.
Radiant Fish World
Aquarium
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 300 Taka.
How to go: It is located about 1 km north of Mrina Kyaung Buddhist Temple. You can reach Goom-Gaas-Tola by local auto from Shugandha point, fare 10 Taka.
Street Sea Food
Sea Food
Open Air Sea food eating places. It is cheaper than the restaurants.
How to go: It is located at Shugandha Point near the beach.
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