Cox’s Bazar
The longest natural beach in the world, the green hills of Himchari, and the best seafood in the country.
Best time to visit
November – March
From Dhaka
1 hour by air
How long to stay
2–3 nights
Today
Checking weather
Beach safety
Live conditions (tide, lifeguard hours, sea and wind) aren’t on the site yet. On the beach, ask the lifeguards; on your trip, ask your trip host.
Swim between the flags (demo)
Swim only where lifeguards watch, never alone, and not after dark. Demo text: the real advice comes from the trip team.
Currents change with the tide (demo)
Ask a lifeguard before going in. Demo text for development.
Inani is rocky (demo)
Good for walking at low tide, not for swimming. Demo text for development.
Where to go
Laboni & Sugandha
The main beach. Busy, lively, lifeguards on duty. (Demo description for development.)
Himchari
Green hills meet the sea. Short climb to a viewpoint. (Demo description for development.)
Inani
Coral stones and clear water. Best at low tide. (Demo description for development.)
Marine Drive
Sea on one side, hills on the other. Go by car or jeep. (Demo description for development.)
Maheshkhali
An island with temples, salt fields and dried fish. (Demo description for development.)
Ramu
Buddhist temples and quiet villages. A calm half day. (Demo description for development.)
Stays we’ve checked
We list a stay only after our team inspects it. Prices are per room per night, breakfast included.
- Quiet & privatePremiumTrip Score 94 out of 100Coral Line Retreat (demo)3 min walk to Inani beach৳14,500 /night
- Best for couplesComfort stayTrip Score 91 out of 100Seashell House (demo)6 min walk to Sugandha beach৳5,200 /night
- Best for familiesComfort stayTrip Score 89 out of 100Driftwood Bay Hotel (demo)2 min walk to Kolatoli beach৳8,900 /night
- Best valueSimple stayTrip Score 86 out of 100Tidepool Guesthouse (demo)4 min walk to Kolatoli beach৳2,400 /night
Cox’s Bazar guides
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Coming next
More of Bangladesh, planned the same way.
- Sylhet
- Sajek
- Bandarban
- Kuakata
- Sundarbans