TEKNAF – TOURIST SPOTS – SPEND THE NIGHT – SAINT MARTIN RESORT

 

INTRODUCTION :

Teknaf is an Upazila in Cox’s Bazar district in the Chittagong division. It is located in the southeast corner of Bangladesh. Cox’s Bazar is located about 86 km south of the district headquarters. This Upazila is bounded on the north by Ukhia Upazila, on the east by the Naf River and Myanmar, and on the south and west by the Bay of Bengal. Naf River flows through the eastern end of this Upazila; region is named after the Naf River. it has many tourist attractions. These include the beaches of Teknaf, the well of Mathin, the hill of the Ne-Tong or god, the bunkers built by British troops during World War II, and so on. In 1930, the thana was turned into an Upazila. At present, there is 1 municipality and 6 unions in this Upazila.

PLACES OF INTEREST-

TEKNAF BEACH :

Teknaf bus stand with direct bus service from Cox’s Bazar. Teknaf Sea Beach can be reached by rickshaw or autorickshaw from Teknaf bus stand.

MATHIN’S WELL : 

Mathin’s well is located in the Thana Chattar near Teknaf Municipality in the town of Teknaf in Bangladesh.

SAINT MARTIN’S ISLAND :

It is the only coral island in Bangladesh which is a small island of 17 sq km in the far south of the mainland and 120 km from the district town of Cox’s Bazar. St. Martin is also called Narikel Jinjira in the local language. If you want to go to St. Martin, you have to come to Teknaf from Cox’s Bazar. Saint Martin can be reached by ship or traveller from Teknaf.

SHAHPARI’S ISLAND :

Shahpari Island is located in the far south of the mainland of Bangladesh. It is a village in Sabrang union of Teknaf Upazila in Cox’s Bazar. The distance from Teknaf to Shahpari-Island is 15 km. Fishing and salt farming are the main occupations of the people of this island with only 40,000 people. There are three beaches on Shahpari Island. The province of Maungdaw in Myanmar can be seen from here. Also can be seen in St. Martin’s Island in the mountains of Arkan.

CHERRA DWIP:

Chhera Island is the southernmost territory of Bangladesh. The Chhera Island is located 5 km south of St. Martin. To the locals, the island is known as “Cheradia” or “Siradia”. Every year thousands of tourists visit Chhera Island to see the combination of the blue sea, the sky and the sunset. In addition, the moonlight on Chhera Island creates a magical moment.

TAINGA PEAK :

Teknaf has one of the country’s game reserves, and it has a variety of wild attractions. There are wildlife, mysterious caves and more fountains and waterways. In the Teknaf Game Reserve, more Kuthi or Bhangil hills and Taingajhiri flow approximately 200 feet west of Kuthi. Kuthi Hills and Tainga Jhiri are located inside the Teknaf Game Reserve, located at Mushni village in Damdamia area, 15 km north of Teknaf.

SABRANG TOURISM PARK :

Sabrang Tourism Park has been built on 1,165 acres of land. This tourism park is located at Sabrang in Teknaf.

WHERE TO SPEND THE NIGHT:

You can rent a hotel room starts from 300tk to as much as you can. Among them- Blue Marine, St. Martin, Labiba Bilas, Blue Horizon, Vacation St. Martin, Prince Haven, Hotel Ne Tong, District Council Post Bungalow, Roads and Highways Inspection Bungalow, Public Works, Forest Post Bungalow, etc. are some famous hotels.

LOCAL OOD/WHERE TO EAT:

• Teknaf food? >>> In Teknaf, you will find food in various restaurants, cafes and hotels.