Sunday, March 25, 2012
Moheshkhali Island
Moheshkhali Island is another attraction for the tourists who go to Cox’s Bazaar. An island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar. It has an area of 268 square kilometers. Through the center of the island and along the eastern coastline 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 Siva. By its side on the same hill is Buddhist Pagoda. You can go to this Island by local motorboat called trawler or by speedboat. By trawler, it takes an hour and a half and by speedboat, it takes only half an hour to reach this Island. You will find mangrove forests, hilly areas, salt field etc. This island is famous for Buddhist Temple and Pagoda; you can enjoy a full day sight seeing if you intend to visit Sonadia and some other Islands nearby. In the morning you can start for Moheskhali, spend time to watch Moheskhali’s tourist places, take lunch there and on return you can visit Sonadia and other nearby Islands where you can sea the live fishing & fishermen lifestyle; By the afternoon you can come back to Cox’s Bazaar
Himsori Hill,Cox’s Bazar
There
are many attractions for the tourists around Cox’s Bazaar. From Cox’s
Bazaar Sea shore, you can go to these places by jeep and it is really
exotic to drive on the seashore. 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.Himchori is famous for waterfall, though in the winter
season it dwindles but during the rainy season it’s really a fabulous
and full waterfall can be enjoyed. Inani beach is famous for the rock
and coral boulders,you will find big coral boulders in this beach. You
can plan a trip to Inani beach via Himchory for a half day or may be a
full day sightseeing.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Kuakata (Bengali: কুয়াকাটা)
Patenga (Bengali: পতেঙ্গা)
Patenga is a popular tourist spot. The beach is very close to Bangladesh Naval Academy of Bangladesh Navy, and Shah Amanat International Airport. The beach width is narrow and swimming in the seas is not recommended. Part of the seashore is built-up with concrete walls. Also large blocks of stones have been laid out to prevent erosion. During 1990s a host of restaurants and kiosks have sprouted out around the beach area. Lighting of the beach area has enhanced the security aspect of visiting in the night. People rise up early in the morning to witness the beautiful sunrise.
Zia Uddyan (Chandrima Uddyan)
Zia Uddyan or Chandrima Uddyan is one of the finest park and resting center for Dhaka City Dwellers. Zia Uddyan is located just opposite back to the Parliament House of Bangladesh, and the opposite western Corner of Bangladesh Military Museum and Bangabandhu Novo Theatre. One of the major and great leaders of Bangladesh, Late President Ziaur Rahman was buried there. You can see the Graveyard of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman while visiting this place. Many people also have known this place as “Chandrima Uddyan (crescent lake)”. The grave chamber of Ziaur Rahman is a nice place. It is well decorated. Another excellent seeing sight is the lake of Zia Uddyan or Chandrima Uddyan.
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