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Nijhum Dwipনিঝুম 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.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- BDT
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry season, bird migration)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough seas – check)
- Airport
- CGP
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- 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.
- Bangladesh ↗Dress modestly in cities and near mosques: cover shoulders and knees, and women carry a scarf for mosques and shrines.
- Bangladesh ↗Carry Bangladeshi taka in small notes; rickshaws, markets and small shops are cash-only, and foreign cards are not accepted everywhere.
- Bangladesh ↗Political rallies, strikes (hartal) and blockades can close roads and cut mobile internet with little notice: check the news and your hotel before any transfer day and stay away from demonstrations.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nijhum Dwip999 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nijhum Dwip, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?BDT in small notes (50s and 100s) for rickshaws, tea and entry tickets.Bangladesh-wide
- SIM or eSIMGrameenphone, Robi and Banglalink sell SIMs at Dhaka airport with passport and biometric fingerprint registration.Bangladesh-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; buy sealed bottles or use hotel filtered water.Bangladesh-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Bangladesh-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Bangladesh-wide
- SafetyThe island is low‑risk but limited medical services and rough seas in monsoon season; travel with a guide if possible.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and malls; squat toilets with a hose or jug elsewhere.Bangladesh-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main day off: shops open after midday prayers, offices closed; Saturday is also a weekend day for government.Bangladesh-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGP Shah Amanat International Airport (Chattogram) (Then bus or taxi to Chittagong port (≈30 min), boat to Hatia (≈2 h)…
- Getting aroundcheckWalk 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).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealMeal at local stall৳50–150 (2026 estimate)
- Budget bedGuest house room (double), a night, per roomBDT 1,200
- Mid-range bedGuest house room (double), a night, per roomBDT 1,800
- High-end bedGuest house room (double), a night, per roomBDT 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget BDT 800 · Mid BDT 1,200 · High BDT 2,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nijhum Dwip: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or hire a local motorbike (check availability); the island is small (≈5 km across – check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hatia Island
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min (check)
Boat from Chittagong port to Hatia (≈2 h – check), then motorboat to Nijhum Dwip (≈30 min – check)
Good for a quick coastal visit before heading to Nijhum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
District Parishod Guest House
Basic rooms, book through local Thana administration.
Forest Rest House
Requires prior permission from the forest department.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ৳800–1,200 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- ৳1,200–2,000 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- ৳2,000+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Guest house room (double)1 × 1 night × BDT 1,800 | BDT 1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × BDT 1,200 | BDT 2,400 |
| Boat from Hatia to Nijhum Dwip (round trip)2 × BDT 500 · check | BDT 1,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × BDT 1,500 · check | BDT 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | BDT 820 |
| Trip total≈ BDT 4,510 per person per day, bed included | BDT 9,020 |
2026 estimate in Bangladeshi taka; flights and mainland transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local boat (Hatia → Nijhum)2026 estimate | ৳500–700 (check) |
| Meal at local stall | ৳50–150 (2026 estimate) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ৳20–40 (2026 estimate) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat schedules are irregular; arrange transport the day before.
- Accommodation is limited; reserve ahead.
- Food quality varies; eat at reputable local stalls.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 999
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Nijhum Dwipনিঝুম দ্বীপ
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance999
Embassy
Bangladesh has a US embassy in Dhaka; for consular help on the island contact the Dhaka embassy (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hatia → Nijhum Dwip (motorboat): about ৳600 round‑trip, 30 min each way (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- কত টাকা? — How much? (koto taka?)
- একটা পানি দিন — I would like water (ekta pani din)
- গেস্ট হাউস কোথায়? — Where is the guest house? (guest house kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nijhum Dwip. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry season, bird migration) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, rough seas – check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange boat from Chittagong to Hatia via local operators; confirm departure times.
- Secure guest‑house reservation through Thana office or forest department.
- Carry cash for boat fares and meals; ATMs are unavailable on the island.
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