Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar is a beach resort in the Chittagong Division in south-eastern Bangladesh. It has one of the longest sea beaches in the world, 120 kilometers (75 miles) long.

Cox's Bazar Halal Travel Guide

Cox's Bazar panorama - A panorama of Cox's Bazar

For Bangladeshis it doesn't get much better than Cox's Bazar and the nation's most popular beach resort. Sort of a Cancun of the east, it's choc-a-bloc with massive cement hotels and gaudy over-development catering largely to the nation's elite. To a foreigner it likely won't compare to other beach vacations you may have taken, but it's still interesting to see how the Bangladeshi's live it up. The beach is crowded, especially near the Hotel Motel Zone, a large cluster of more upmarket hotels. Expect lots of attention, and expect to stay fully clothed.

30 kilometers south is Inani Beach. Things should be quieter here, but still expect to draw some attention.

How to travel to Cox's Bazar

About 150 kilometers south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Cox's Bazar

Non-Stop flights are available from Chittagong and Dhaka on GMG Airlines or United Airways. Flights tend to be daily during the high season (Oct - April) but generally drop back to 3-4 flights per week during the Summer and Monsoon (May - Sept).

Travel on a Bus in Cox's Bazar

The main bus terminal is a few kilometers east of the central town area, about a 15 minutes / Tk 10 rickshaw 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 primary street, and also down in the Hotel Motel Zone.

How to get around in Cox's Bazar

• Cycle-rickshaws are plentiful, and the ride between Hotel Motel Zone and the Laldighi Lake area on the primary street should cost Tk 12, though foreigners will have to fight hard for that price. They'll ask for at least Tk 20, Tk 15 is a fair enough middle ground.

What to see in Cox's Bazar

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Miles of golden sand, towering cliffs, surfing waves, colorful pagodas, Buddhist temples and tribes, delightful seafood — thit is Cox's Bazar and the tourist capital of Bangladesh.

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Shopping in Cox's Bazar

There are lots of shops in the Hotel Motel Zone catering to Bangladeshi tourists. Things made of sea shells are very popular and also sold by vendors on the beach, but think twice about encouraging such a non-eco friendly training.

You can also check out the Burmese Market, but don't expect a lot of handicrafts. The traditional Burmese dresses and fabrics are definitely interesting. Besides that, you will find some stores which sell pearl jewellery. You can also try some local beauty products (sandal wood based), hand woven textile and bedsheets among many other things.

However, a better option would be to buy articles of interest from the mobile vendors who will most likely approach you while you are relaxing in front of the beach. They not only have good products, but the prices offered are also cheaper than the same in the markets.

Dried fish is a protein-rich delicacy, and can be purchased from the main market in Cox's Bazar. There are also a few shops near the hotel-motel zone, but it is better to buy from the main market.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Cox's Bazar

• Jhawban Restaurant and Poushee Restaurant, next door to each other on Hotel Sayeman Road just south of Sea Beach Road, serve similarly excellent Bangladeshi food including fried fish, a Cox's Bazar speciality. Both restaurants are wildly popular, especially at lunch time. Poushee is probably one of the best restaurants in Cox's Bazar, and serves delicious seafood. Meals Tk 60-130.
• Mermaid Café, Sea Inn Beach, (in Hotel Motel Zone), 01815 672855, Lunch and dinner until 19:00. Overlooking the beach south of Hotel Media International, this newish cafe is friendly and laidback and probably the coolest place to hang out in the area. If it were anywhere else it's prices would put it out of business, but here it's taka well spent. It has several sitting areas and hammocks, and a creative menu including crepes and savory pancakes, and seafood-heavy mains like shrimp salad, Pastas and fish Pizzas for Tk 250-400. Delicious fresh juices are around Tk 80 and filter coffee and espresso around Tk 50. The music is occasionally dubious but they're open to requests.

• Sea Stone Café Sea Inn Beach ☎ +880 1914458443 Opening Hours: 11am til late As the only two-storey building on the beach-front, Sea Stone Café offers superb 180 degree views of the Cox’s Bazar beach. Its top deck is the best place in town to watch the sun set over the Bay of Bengal. Quality Western and Asian dishes are on offer, as well as fresh juices, coffee and tea. Entrées include grilled prawns, calamari and niçoise salad. Serves home-made Pasta Pizzas, Chicken and beef, along with prawns, calamari, crab, lobster and fish. The staff are friendly and although the service can be slow.

Alcohol is available in a few locations in Cox's Bazar. The following hotels have restaurants which generally open from 19:00: Seagull Hotel, Hotel Sayeman, Hotel Shaibal, Renaissance Hotel. Don't expect much as their ambience leaves much to be desired and there is no guarantee the organic juice will be cold. Prices are higher than you might expect.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Cox's Bazar, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Cox's Bazar. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Cox's Bazar and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Cox's Bazar. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Cox's Bazar. Key components include:

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Cox's Bazar, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Cox's Bazar, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Cox's Bazar without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Cox's Bazar is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Cox's Bazar.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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Most of the hotels are in the area surrounding Laldighi Lake in the main town area. The massive cement beasts are closer to the beach, getting bigger and grander as you move the 2 kilometers south to the Hotel Motel Zone.

Hotel Sea Gull and Hotel Media International are nice choices in the centre of town. There are a few hotels/motels such as Hotel Probal and Sikat operated by the Parjatan Corporation, a government tourism organisation.

• Seagull Hotel - Hotel Motel Zone 21.424984, 91.976193 ☎ +880 341-64-91 Tk3000 Check-in: 1400 / Check-out: 1200 Seagull is probably the best hotel in Cox's Bazar. It is modern and safe, with its own landscaped walkway to the beach. It does have a hidden bar - from the reception area, walk towards the main restaurant and turn right and then through part of the kitchen and upstairs. Nice swimming swimmingpool outside.

• Hotel Sea Crown - Marin Drive, Kola Toil New Beach 21.414812, 91.983368 ☎ +880 341-64795 - Sea Crown is a three star deluxe hotel on the Beach

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| name Mermaid Beach Resort https://ermaidbeachresort.net/ | address Pechar Dwip | lat =21.31219 | long =92.04308 | directions | phone =+880 18 4141 6468-69 | tollfree | checkin | checkout | price Tk 11,000-25,000 per day - content Air-conditioned rooms on a secluded part of the beach with excellent views. Has a restaurant serving fresh seafood. Reliable Wi-Fi.

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ATMs

If you need cash, it's a good idea to get it before going inside bar or club. American Express, Master Card, VISA Card have accepted almost all the ATMs booth in the beach city. Check ahead to see if your bank has locations in Cox's Bazar. On the Strip and the following ATMs are safer bets:

• For the Standard Chartered Bank GPS 21.4182853,91.9803751 clients and there are ATMs inside the Ocean Paradise Hotel & Resort at Kolatoli Road, Hotel Motel Zone.

Major hospitals

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• Cox's Bazar General Hospital -

 - Cox's Bazar Sadar - GPS: 21.4292351, 91.9714519 - ☎ +880 1736 301274
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• City Hospital & Diagnostic -

 - Cox's Bazar - GPS: 21.4408006, 91.9781921 - ☎ +880 1843 722333
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/ Check-out: 04 April 2018 Hospital in Cox's Bazar

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Cox's Bazar

• Saint Martins Island - This small coral island about 10 kilometers (6 mi) 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.
• Teknaf: Southernmost tip of Bangladesh, Teknaf is on the banks of the Naaf river and just at the end of the hilly regions of the neighborhood. Myanmar is on the opposite bank of the river. Wild animals and birds can be viewed, but the most interesting thing is a journey on the river. The wide sandy beach in the backdrop of high hills with green forests is an enchanting scene never to be forgotten.
• Himchari: It is about 32 kilometers 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. It's 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 kilometres. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern coast line rises a range of low hills, 90 metres 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: Thit is a typical Buddhist village, about 16 kilometers from Cox's Bazar, on the primary street 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 7 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.
• Inani Beach: It is about 32 kilometers 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 halfCopyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
  

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