Cox's Bazar is located in the southern part of Bangladesh and it's considered the longest natural sea beach in the world.From Chittagong,one of the biggest Metro city in Bangladesh,the distance of Cox's Bazar is 152 km. south. Cox's Bazar is well connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.Bus journey from Dhaka to Chittagong would takes around 6 hours.If you are visiting Bangladesh for the first time, it's an good idea to travel by bus from Dhaka to Chittagong or directly to Cox's Bazar,on the way you can see many interesting places.From Dhaka, buses for Cox's are available readily since morning to night both from Dhaka.
You have to give advance booking for your hotel rooms in Cox's Bazar- total three five star hotels in Cox's Bazar. But if you want cheap hotels like 10-20 US dollars per day, staying three stars or lower rate hotels would be a good choice. Remember in three stars or less ranking hotels you will have the opportunity to bargain with the hotel managers.Mostly all of the Bangladeshi are very friendly and warm in welcoming foreigners. From hotels, you can book a car for personal use while your visit in Cox's Bazar. The typical AC car will cost you approximately 18-20 dollars for a day. Don't forget to take the pleasure of bargain,I bet you can lower the price when you bargain.
Apart from enjoying the beauty of sea-beach, there are lots of beautiful places to visit like Rangamati, Bandarban, Teknaf, Saint Martin Island-all these four are must to visit and within the reach of two-hour journey only.
Your journey in Bangladesh !
Ahsan Manzil:
Ahsan Manzil is built in 1872 under the rule of Nawab Abdul Gani and its named after his son Khaza Ahhsan Ullah. It’s situated on the bank of Buriganga river. Its also known as Pink Palace. Inside the palace there are 31 rooms, 23 gallaries. If you visit Ahsan Manzil you can experience the life style of Nawabs. The furniture and household utensils are still present there. At the top of the palace there is a huge dome and it can be seen from miles away. Recently Ahsan Manzil has been turned into museum. Each of the wall is evidence of ancient art work. Ahsan Manzil is surrounded by greenery and when you look at it, it will recall your childhood when you heard of fairy tale of princes from a palace just like this.
Lalbag Fort:
Lalbag fort was built in 1678 AD by the son of the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb, Prince Mohammad Azam. It represent the historical places of Mughal Era. Its commonly known as Aurangabad fort. It symbolises the unfulfilled desire of the Prince as it reminds the bloody war during the first war of independence against British force. It is situated in old Dhaka city standing towards Buriganga river.The fort was built very gracefully and the its surrounded by a pretty garden. There is a small museum in this fort where you can see the clothes and weapons used by the Mughals. And it will make your journey exciting
Ahsan Manzil is built in 1872 under the rule of Nawab Abdul Gani and its named after his son Khaza Ahhsan Ullah. It’s situated on the bank of Buriganga river. Its also known as Pink Palace. Inside the palace there are 31 rooms, 23 gallaries. If you visit Ahsan Manzil you can experience the life style of Nawabs. The furniture and household utensils are still present there. At the top of the palace there is a huge dome and it can be seen from miles away. Recently Ahsan Manzil has been turned into museum. Each of the wall is evidence of ancient art work. Ahsan Manzil is surrounded by greenery and when you look at it, it will recall your childhood when you heard of fairy tale of princes from a palace just like this.
Lalbag Fort:
Lalbag fort was built in 1678 AD by the son of the Mughal Emperor Aurangazeb, Prince Mohammad Azam. It represent the historical places of Mughal Era. Its commonly known as Aurangabad fort. It symbolises the unfulfilled desire of the Prince as it reminds the bloody war during the first war of independence against British force. It is situated in old Dhaka city standing towards Buriganga river.The fort was built very gracefully and the its surrounded by a pretty garden. There is a small museum in this fort where you can see the clothes and weapons used by the Mughals. And it will make your journey exciting
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