St. Martin Island   

Forty-eight kilometers from Teknaf, St. Martin's is the country's only coral island and an unspoilt paradise. Named Narikel Jinjira (Coconut Island) by the locals, the dumbbell shaped St.Martin's has an area of only 8 sq. km. which reduces to about 5 sq. km. and in places from 1-4 meters during high tide.

The Cox's Bazar Holiday Complex of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation on the island is an shore tourist resort having comfortable accommodation, catering, sightseeing and other facilities.

The beauty of the setting-sun behind the waves of the sea is simply captivating. Locally made cigars and handloom products of the tribal Rakhyne families are good buys.

Located at a distance of 152 km. south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar is connected both by air and road from Dhaka and Chittagong.

Visit to the fascinating picnic spots at Himchari and Teknaf, the Buddhist Temple at Ramu and nearby islands of Sonadia and St. Martin's, Inani Beach and Moheshkhali are certain to become unforgettable experiences for every visitor.

Accommodation Facilities

Booking may be made at the Tourist Information Centre, Cox' Bazar

Phone: +880-341-64202, +880-2-63274, +880-2-63211, +880-2-64246

or

Central Reservation,

Commercial Division,

BPC Head office

83-88, Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka - 1212.

Phone: +880-2-9899288-91, +880-2-8811109, +880-2-8821548

Fax: : +880-2-8811150

e-mail : info@bangladeshtourism.gov.bd