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Voykit pocket guide · Bangladesh
Nijhum Dwip
নিঝুম দ্বীপ
Spend 1–2 days on Nijhum Dwip; arrive early by boat from Hatia, stay in the District Parishod Guest House or forest rest house.
Nijhum Dwip is a remote eco‑tourism island in the Meghna estuary, known for mangrove forest, spotted deer and winter migratory birds. Access is by motorboat from Hatia (near Chittagong) or via launch from Dhaka; facilities are basic, so a short stay of one to two days works best.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Local name
- নিঝুম দ্বীপ
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, bird migration)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough seas – check)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- BDT
- Money
- BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ৳800–1,200 excl. bed (2026 estimate) · Mid ৳1,200–2,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate) · High ৳2,000+ excl. bed (2026 estimate) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 999
- Plugs
- Types C, D, G · 220 V · 50 Hz · Mixed sockets; universal adapter recommended.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.; Guide / driver: ৳500–1,000 a day.; Rickshaw: Round up.; Hotel porter: ৳50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere. Carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local boat (Hatia → Nijhum) | ৳500–700 (check) |
| Meal at local stall | ৳50–150 (2026 estimate) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ৳20–40 (2026 estimate) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGP · Shah Amanat International Airport (Chattogram)
- Then bus or taxi to Chittagong port (≈30 min), boat to Hatia (≈2 h), motorboat to Nijhum Dwip (≈30 min) – check schedules
Typical fares
- Hatia → Nijhum Dwip (motorboat)
- about ৳600 round‑trip, 30 min each way (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or hire a local motorbike (check availability); the island is small (≈5 km (3.1 mi) across – check).Walk or hire a local motorbike (check availability); the island is small (≈3.1 mi (5 km) across – check).
See and do
Known for
- Mangrove forest
- Spotted deer and rhesus macaque
- Winter migratory birds
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hatia Island | Boat from Chittagong port to Hatia (≈2 h – check), then motorboat to Nijhum Dwip (≈30 min – check) | ≈2 h 30 min (check) |
Sleep
- District Parishod Guest House
- Basic rooms, book through local Thana administration.
- Forest Rest House
- Requires prior permission from the forest department.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | নমস্কারnomoskar |
| How much? | কত টাকা?koto taka? |
| I would like water | একটা পানি দিনekta pani din |
| Where is the guest house? | গেস্ট হাউস কোথায়?guest house kothay? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalamu alaikum' with a nod; handshake between men; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first
- Invitations: Accept tea; bring sweets when visiting a home; avoid: Refusing all food
- Hands: Right hand for eating and giving; avoid: Left hand for food
- Curiosity: Expect crowds and questions; smile and answer briefly; avoid: Taking offence at stares
- Mosques: Shoes off, head covered, visit outside prayer times; avoid: Walking in front of people praying
Scams and watch-outs
- Boat schedules are irregular; arrange transport the day before.
- Accommodation is limited; reserve ahead.
- Food quality varies; eat at reputable local stalls.
The island is low‑risk but limited medical services and rough seas in monsoon season; travel with a guide if possible.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nijhum Dwip yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mangrove forest
- Spotted deer and rhesus macaque
- Winter migratory birds
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Nijhum Dwip: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Nijhum Dwip, revision 4314520 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4314520
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Nijhum Dwipনিঝুম দ্বীপ
এই ঠিকানায় যান
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999
Bangladesh has a US embassy in Dhaka; for consular help on the island contact the Dhaka embassy (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/nijhum-dwip). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.