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Voykit pocket guide · Bangladesh
Teknaf
Spend one night in Teknaf as a ferry hub to Saint Martins Island; arrive early, catch the 10 AM ferry, and depart the same day.
Teknaf is the southernmost mainland town of Bangladesh, a basic transport hub for ferries to Saint Martins Island. Facilities are limited, so a single night is enough to catch the ferry and explore the short beach and market.
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)
- Avoid
- May–Oct (heavy monsoon)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 ৳300–500 excl. bed · Mid ৳500–800 excl. bed · High ৳800+ excl. bed (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 |
|---|---|
| Bus from Cox's Bazar | ৳70‑120 |
| Auto‑rickshaw to main ferry port | ৳50 |
| Snack shack on Teknaf beach | ৳30‑80 |
| Beer (Myanmar import) | ৳100‑150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CXB · Cox's Bazar Airport
- Domestic flights; bus to Teknaf about 2 h (check schedule).
Typical fares
- Dhaka → Teknaf bus (overnight)
- about ৳1,200 per person, ~10 h (check)
- Ferry Teknaf → Saint Martins Island
- about ৳650‑750 round‑trip, 10 AM departure (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
Auto‑rickshaws (babytaxis) from bus stop: Tk 50 to main ferry port, Tk 70 to Keari Sindbad port; cycle‑rickshaws cheaper but road is steep.
See and do
Known for
- Gateway to Saint Martins Island
- Teknaf beach
- Border market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Martins Island | Ferry from main port (Tk 650‑750 round‑trip); walk 5 km (3.1 mi) north to port then board 10 AM ferryFerry from main port (Tk 650‑750 round‑trip); walk 3.1 mi (5 km) north to port then board 10 AM ferry | ≈ 2 h total (bus to port + ferry) |
Sleep
- Sky View Hotel
- Double rooms Tk 150, can bargain to Tk 100; basic but cheapest budget option.
- Hotel Raj Mahal
- Tk 80‑150, simple rooms near bus stand.
- Hotel Hilltop
- Tk 100‑200, quieter back‑street location.
- Hotel Dip Plaza
- Doubles from Tk 400, larger and cleaner.
- Hotel Ne‑Taung
- Tk 1400‑3500, government‑owned, near Keari Sindbad port, best comfort.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | দুঃখিতdukhito |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| How much is it? | এটা কত?eta koto? |
| Can I pay by card? | কার্ডে দিতে পারি?card-e dite pari? |
| Where is the ferry? | ফেরি কোথায়?ferry 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
- Electricity can be scarce; bring a flashlight.
- Ferry schedules may change; confirm times before travel.
- Roads can be dusty and crowded; allow extra travel time.
Teknaf is generally safe for day visitors; limited lighting and occasional power cuts mean stay in well‑lit areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Teknaf yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gateway to Saint Martins Island
- Teknaf beach
- Border market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Teknaf, revision 5242523 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242523
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Teknaf
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 consulate in Dhaka; nearest for Teknaf travelers.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/teknaf). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.