Cox's Bazar Marine Drive
A marine drive of about 80 km running south along the Bay of Bengal from Cox's Bazar to Teknaf, with a long sandy beach on one side and forested hills on the other.
The Cox's Bazar–Teknaf Marine Drive starts at Kolatoli, just south of Cox's Bazar city, and follows the Bay of Bengal coast south for about 80 km to Teknaf, the southernmost town in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Army's engineering corps built the road, and it was fully opened in 2017. It is considered one of the most beautiful roads in Bangladesh. On one side is Cox's Bazar Beach, which is said to be one of the longest natural sea beaches in the world, where fishing boats, fish-drying racks and red crabs are seen everywhere. On the other side are the forested hills and waterfalls of Himchari National Park. Stops along the way include the Himchari viewpoint, the rocky beach at Inani Beach and Patuartek. The end point, Teknaf, offers views across the Naf River to Myanmar and is the ferry terminal for Saint Martin's Island. Most visitors hire a CNG three-wheeler, jeep or bicycle for a half-day trip to Inani. Driving the entire route takes about 2 hours. During monsoon season, sections of the road can be washed away by waves. Teknaf and nearby areas are close to the Rohingya refugee camps and the border, and there are many checkpoints. Return before dark and carry your passport.