Inani Beach
Inani beach is famous for its golden sand. The beautiful beach attracts most of the tourist who appreciate warmly the wonders of nature. With flights frequently available at http://www.fly.com/ to the nearby Cox’s Bazar airport, it’s no wonder that this has become a popular holiday destination. Tourists like to come here for relaxing as it is free from the crowd of visitors who are typically seen at the Laboni beach. The beach is generally considered to be the world’s longest beach.
Location of the Inani Beach:
Located about 32 km to the south of the famous tourist destination of Cox’s Bazar
Attraction:
- Backdrop of lush green hills rising up on the east.
- The sea stretching out endlessly to the west.
- Unusual shaped rock and coral boulders scattered lavishly in the beach and trough the sea.
- Fringed with tall palm trees swaying gently in the breeze.
- Seashells of different colors, shapes, and sizes are found along here.
- Calm lagoon which is wonderful for the little ones to paddle in.
- Getting on the rock & coral boulders with the waves washing up on the shore around you, will be an extremely therapeutic experience.
- Beachcombing.
- Shark free water is suitable for sea bathing.
Every year numerous foreign and local tourists come here to spend their leisure in Inani Beach. However, it lacks several amenities that visitors can expect. It is wise to take a packed lunch and water with you when you visit the beach. But those people who have taken the time to explore the beach can testify that its beauty and cool breeze far outweighs anything it might be lacking in amenities. When visiting Inani Beach, ensure you have camera along to capture the amazing sight of the sun setting over the sea.
Himchari
Himchari is one of the most attractive places for the visitors. Journey to Himchari is also exciting because the road to Himchari runs by the lovely green hills on one side and open blue sea on the other side. The scenery of the two side of the road pleased all.
Location of Himchari:
Located 12 km south of Cox’s Bazar Town and 6 km from the Kalatali beach by the hill.
Area: 1,729 hectares
Getting there:
From Kalatali stand, it is only 15-minute ride to entry; if you take a taxi or chander gari (local transport). You can also rent a car from Cox’s Bazar.
Outstanding Features:
1. Beautiful Waterfall:
The amazing waterfall of Himchari is a very rare scene to enjoy. The waterfall from the green hill is relatively extraordinary to look at. However, in the winter it dwindles whereas in the rainy season it is really wonderful and full waterfall could be enjoyed.
2. Himchari National Park:
The Park is a beautiful tropical rain forest (evergreen & semi-ever-green) around the South Asia. The park was established in 1980. This place is maintained, protected and secured by the government for the foreign tourists and the local visitors. The Park is not only attractive for the tourists it is also attractive for the biologist.
The park gets high forest, low forest & grasslands with a few trees. Around 58 species of trees, 4 species grasses, 15 species of shrubs, 19 climbers and 21 species of herbs altogether 117 plant species are available here. In the forest area there are at least twenty kinds of important herbs like Curculigo recurvata, Swintonia floribunda and Alpinia nigra are available which most valuable plant are for the biologist.
The park is also considered as a paradise of birdwatcher. A lot of bird watchers are gathered here for the seeing the different kinds of birds, as more than 286 species of birds found there. Additionally, 55 species of mammals, 56 species of reptiles and 13 species of amphibians are found in the evergreen forest. A small number of elephants and leopard also found here. The US administration already made an agreement with Bangladesh government to induct tigers in to the forest areas.
- Wild life: Elephant, Tigers, Capped Langur, Gibbon, Rhesus Macaque, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Hirundo Rustica, Indian Muntjac, Wild Boar, Cypsiurrus Parvus Leopard Cat, Jungle Cat, Fishing Cat, and Acridotheres.
- Adventure: Picnic, Shooting and Bird safari
- Entry Fee: Tk. 5.00/ Person
- Present Visitors: 2,00,000 / Year
It is also an attraction for most of the visitors. Come and see what wonder waiting for you.
4. Christmas Tree:
The Christmas tree of here is another famous attraction for the tourist.
Best Time to Visit: September 01 to October 31
Accommodation:
After visiting Himchari if you want to stay at night, should stay in Cox’s Bazar. You will get a number of hotels and restaurants there with different budget.
Note: You can reach Himchari only by the beach. So, ensure you are back to town before high tide rise in the evening. It is not wise to stay here after sunset.
