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Cox's Bazarকক্সবাজার

Go to Cox's Bazar for the beach in the dry season; plan two nights and expect a domestic resort town.

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Rules in force · 4
  • Bangladesh ↗Apply for a visa only on the official government e-visa portal or at an embassy; lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
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Cox's Bazar is a coastal town in southeastern Bangladesh with one of the longest continuous sand beaches in the world. It is mainly a domestic holiday destination. The area also hosts a large refugee settlement, so check current access rules.

At a glance

Known for
Long sandy beach · Seafood · Himchari National Park · Inani beach · Dried-fish markets
Best months
Nov–Mar
Avoid
Jun–Sep (monsoon and rough seas)
Nights
2
Airports
CXB Cox's Bazar Airport

Where to sleep

Kolatoli and Laboni beach area

Most hotels, close to the beach.

Inani side

Quieter, further south.

Getting around

Rickshaws and auto-rickshaws in town; jeeps and buses to more distant beaches. Domestic flights, buses and trains link Dhaka.

Watch out

  • Check your government's travel advice and local rules for nearby areas.
  • Rough seas and rip currents: swim only where lifeguards or flags are present.
  • Beach crowds peak on weekends and public holidays.

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cox's Bazar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

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