Largest Sea Beach in the World

Cox's Bazar sea beach is the longest sea beach in the world, 120 km long,having no 2nd instance.The wavy water of Bay-of-Bengal touches the beach throughout this 120 km.
For Bangladeshi's it doesn't get much better than Cox's Bazar, the country's most popular beach town than the other one 'Kuakata beach town. It's sort of a Cancun of the east, it's choc-a-bloc with massive well architectured concrete structure affluent 5 & 3 star hotels, catering largely to the country's elite and overseas tourists. The beach is only bit crowded in tourist season,October to March, especially near the Hotel Motel Zone,but remains virgin during the rest of the year, April to September,when it's better to take a trip there.
The part of the 120 km beach is named differently having diversified flora &fauna.It starts with 'Laboni Beach,'Sughandha Beach'within the Cox's Bazar region and 10 km south is known as'Himchari Beach',30 km fur known as 'Inani Beach'and more 70 km off is the 'Teknaf Beach'. Things should be quieter here, but still expect to draw great attention.The entire 120 km beach can be traveled in one go by motorbike.The more one gets into the south ,the more the ocean water becomes blue.


Located about 150 km south of Chittagong Metropolitan city, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road with the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka and the PPrime Port city Chittagong.
Daily non-stop flights are available from Chittagong and Dhaka on United Airways  or Regent. The journey by plane takes 60 minutes and the fare is BD taka.6000.00 and 3500.00 one way from Dhaka & Chittagong respectievly.
By bus it will take about 10-12 hours from Dhaka and 4-5 hours from Chittagong. The private AC Bus line named 'Greenline', 'Soudia', 'Hanif','TR Travels' 'Shamoli' and 'Amader Baghdad' are available from Dhaka and Chittagong. AC bus will take BDT 1400-1800 from Dhaka to Cox'sbazar. Moreover, many Non-AC services are also available from Dhaka and Chittagong costing from BD taka.350.00-750.00(from Dhaka) or BD taka 200.00-360.00 (from Chittagong).
The main bus terminal is a few kilometers east of the central town area, about a 15-20 minute / Tk 100-120 by electric bike known as 'Easy Bike' or CNG auto ride. Local buses head to Chittagong (Tk 120, 4 hours) and Teknaf (Tk 70, 3 hours).
The private bus companies have offices near 'Hotel Sea Queen' on the main road, and also down in the Hotel Motel Zone.During the tourist season bus tickets goes scarcity requires advance ticketing to avoid delayed staying,better to book immediately on arrival.

Surfing Cox's Bazar town though a small one, yet the same is a town of heritage.The sailor 'Captain Cox' explored the locality to name it on his own name.The local people both domiciled Burmese and Chittagonian lives in harmony.The major people is moderate Muslims but 'Budditst' also live there. Be aware that at the local Buddhist temple, local non Buddhist Bangladeshis will follow you around giving you a 'tour,' then demand money. This money of course goes in their pocket and not to the temple in any way.

Sunset at Cox's Bazar

Miles of golden sand, towering cliffs, surfing waves, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful seafood — this is Cox's Bazar, the tourist capital of Bangladesh.Visit to know details.
There are also a few very old wooden Buddhist temples at Ramu, a few kilometers from Cox's Bazar, well worth visiting.
A drive to Teknaf, which is the southernmost tip of the mainland of Bangladesh, is a memorable journey. A day trip to either Moheshkhali or Sonadia, the deltaic islands nestled among the gentle waves of the Bay of Bengal, will also be really interesting.
Other attractions for visitors are conch shell market, tribal handicraft, salt and prawn cultivation.

• Himchari: It is about 32 km south of Cox's Bazar along the beach, a nice place for a picnic and photo-shooting. The famous "Broken Hills" and waterfalls here are rare sights.

• Inani Beach: 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 a 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 low-lying treat, fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath, dedicated to Shiva. By its side on the same hill is a Buddhist Pagoda.

• 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 inlaid with precious stones.

The village has a charm of its own. Weavers ply their trade in open workshops and craftsmen make handmade cigars in their pagoda like houses.

• Sonadia Island: It is about seven kilometers from 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.

• Teknaf: Southernmost tip of Bangladesh, Teknaf situated on the Naaf river and just at the end of the hilly regions of the district. Myanmar 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.

Do

• Swim in the sea surf sandy beach. The hotels usually don't mind if you walk completely soaked through the lobby,but it's curtious to have shower at the designated place, outside the lobby. Be careful about the waves and the receding stream, even if you are a good swimmer.Check for the 'Green Flag' hoisted insted of 'Red Flag' at the life saving watch tower. It's better to leave your sandals and other belonging attended to avoid any loss when you come out of the water,which is very rare.The Beach Chair attendants may be requested to look it after.Get the beach chair or other amusement equipment on hourly rental basis and better to bargain prior..
• Drink green coconut, Cox's Bazar is famous for green coconut and the mountain's 'Banana' at cheap, what feels more like a tropical holiday than sitting on a beach while having a green coconut & Banana? But be mindful not to liter the beach by throwing garbage on the beach,although the mobile phone company 'Robi' in their social responsibility engaged in cleaning the beach hourly,with the slogan 'Keep beach clean'.
• Leave the main tourist zone and discover the beaches and the fishing boats around the Hotel Motel zone. Staying at the beach after dark,not being risky due to constant presence of 'Tourist Police' in the beach up to late night,yet it's better not to stay at the deep night.