Cox's Bazar

It will be near impossible to find anyone who hasn't heard of Cox's Bazar. It is one of Bangladesh's most lucrative travel destinations. Not only in our country but Cox's Bazar has also expanded its popularity beyond the borders of Bangladesh as one of the longest sea beaches in the world. Previously, Cox's Bazar was known as "Palongki". The new name was derived from Hiram Cox, an officer of the East India Company. He was the Superintendent of the Palongki outpost and did some mentionable work in refugee rehabilitation. As a recognition of his work, the whole place was named after him, Cox's Bazar.

So far, we all know about the famous sea beaches of Cox's Bazar. But that's not the end! Cox's Bazar has several unique places that deserve a visit. In today's travel guide, we will discuss the best places to visit in Cox's Bazar.

Before we dive into the guide, let's look into some of the usual questions which come into every traveller's mind before visiting Cox's Bazar:

* How to visit Cox's Bazar?
* When is the best time to visit Cox's Bazar?
* What are the top tourist destinations of Cox's Bazar?
* Where to Stay in Cox's Bazar?

Let's start answering the initial questions, and then we will deep dive into the tourist spot in Cox's Bazar that are waiting for you!

How to visit Cox's Bazar?

The distance between Dhaka and Cox's Bazar is nearly 395 Kilometers. While travelling by road, you have to reach Cox's Bazar via Chittagong. From Chittagong, the distance is around 150 kilometres. Usually, it takes an average of 8 to 9 hours to reach this safari park from Cox's Bazar by road. Well, the time can differ due to excessive traffics, or any other issues, especially during long holidays. At that time, the time may take around 12 hours to reach Cox's Bazar from Dhaka.

However, the most convenient way to reach Cox's Bazar is to travel by air. From Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, it takes around 50 to 55 minutes on an average flight time to reach Cox's Bazar. If you like to save time and have a relaxed tour, air travel will be the best option for you. An hour of air travel vs a day-long journey on the road? Anyone would undoubtedly pick the former on any given day! Moreover, you will be enjoying direct flights from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar without any halt in Chittagong! There are many domestic airlines that are offering Dhaka to Cox's Bazar Direct flights at a competitive price.