Laboni, Sugandha & Kolatoli beaches
The main town beaches, each with its own access point, food stalls and sunset crowd.
Chattogram Division · Bangladesh
Cox's Bazar Travel Guide — Beach, Hills & Marine Drive
The world's longest sea beach
Best season
October – March
Region
Chattogram Hill Region
Travel Guide
Explore Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazar carries the world's longest unbroken sea beach, but the stretch south of town is where the coast meets the hills — Himchari's cliffs and cascades, the Marine Drive, and the rocky shelves of Inani and Patuartek.
Cox's Bazar carries the world's longest unbroken sea beach, but the stretch south of town is where the coast meets the hills — Himchari's cliffs and cascades, the Marine Drive, and the rocky shelves of Inani and Patuartek.
Top places to visit in Cox's Bazar
Himchari
A national park where forested hills drop straight to the sea, with a waterfall that runs strongest in the rains.
Inani & Patuartek
Coral-rock beaches roughly an hour down Marine Drive, quietest at low tide in the early morning.
Marine Drive
An 80 km coastal road toward Teknaf — the best half-day drive in Bangladesh.
Maheshkhali
A boat trip across the channel to Adinath temple, hill views and betel-leaf gardens.
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How to reach Cox's Bazar
- Dhaka to Cox's Bazar by air takes about an hour; night coaches take 9–11 hours.
- Chattogram to Cox's Bazar is roughly 4 hours by road or a train connection to the new Cox's Bazar station.
- Local travel is by CNG auto, reserved car or rented scooter along Marine Drive.
- Swim only in lifeguard-marked zones — currents shift with the tide.
- Book far ahead for winter weekends and Eid holidays, when room rates rise sharply.
- Saint Martin's Island access is seasonal and subject to government limits; confirm current rules before planning that leg.
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Cox's Bazar travel FAQ
What is the best season for Cox's Bazar?
November to March offers dry, calm weather and safe sea conditions. The monsoon is dramatic but swimming is often unsafe.
How far is Inani from Cox's Bazar town?
About 32 km along Marine Drive, roughly an hour by car including photo stops.
Can I combine Cox's Bazar with Bandarban?
Yes. Bandarban is about a five-hour drive, and many travellers pair the two in a six-day hill-and-coast trip.