The Dhaka Times Desk In one word it is said, Sujla Sufla Garan Shyamla is our Bangladesh. This is how we grew up seeing our own country from childhood. Find out about some travel destinations today.
Apart from sandy deserts and snow, the beautiful places spread across the country with almost all the beauty of nature, with villages surrounded by greenery, always surprise us in different outfits in different seasons. Ignoring that call is, in a word, almost impossible. Especially during the holiday season like winter, one wants to leave the house and visit the tourist attractions of the country with family and friends. So let's know in detail about some popular places to visit in winter.
Cox's Bazar beach
Cox's Bazar, the longest beach in the world, is one of the carriers of Bangladesh's identity in the world. Winter is the busiest time of the year at the beach. Here the incidence of cold is relatively low for a maritime climate. If you want to get lost in the vastness of the sea waves, there is no better way to visit Cox's Bazar in winter. Besides, the wide stretch of Marine Drive has added an additional attraction to Cox's Bazar. Apart from Labani Beach and Sugandha Beach, if you proceed along Marine Drive road towards Teknaf, you will find beautiful places like Himchari, Inani, Shamlapur and Hazampara. If you go to Thana Ramu next to Cox's Bazar by renting a CNG or local car, you can see some beautiful Buddhist pagodas or temples.
Saint Martin Island
Saint Martin is the only coral island in Bangladesh. It is an ideal place to visit in winter. Locally known as Coconut Jinjira, the island is visited by millions every year as its transportation system and sea route are favorable for winter travel. 35 km from Teknaf via Marine Drive, Saint Martin is located on the sea. The island of only 16 square kilometers is seen as a new definition of the color blue. Rows of coconut trees bordering the beach, blue water mixing with the blue sky and coral rocks cannot be seen anywhere else in Bangladesh. The whole island is a mine of diversity. There is no doubt that Jelepara, Shutkipara and various day-to-day activities of the area will add a new dimension to the observation tour.
Kuakata Beach
If you want to go to the sea after visiting the forest, the mermaid Kuakata is waiting for you. Kuakata is a special place where both sunrise and sunset can be seen from the same place. Also Shutki Palli, Fatra Forest, Gangamati Jungle and Red Crab Island are one of the attractions of Kuakata. Clean beaches, endlessly beautiful beaches, horizons of blue skies and mangrove forests give Kuakata a different dimension. Fishermen can be seen fishing at Kuakata Beach almost all year round. You can also rent motorbikes and horses if you want to go to the beach. You can move around easily.
Shrimangal
While the backwaters of Sylhet may not seem very attractive in winter, Srimangal, known as the city of tea, is a great place to visit in winter. Sitting in a tea garden bungalow surrounded by tea trees in the chilly winter breeze with a cup of hot tea in hand is truly a unique thrill. Forest lovers also have no reason to despair. You won't even realize when hours of your life will pass by watching the biodiversity at Baikka Bill Bird Sanctuary or Lauachara National Park.
Kutubdia Island
Kutubdia Island. A truly different landscape. If you go to Kutubdia, a small upazila of Cox's Bazar district, you will find the ruins of an ancient lighthouse. It is not known when the lighthouse itself, located at the northern tip of the island, was abandoned to guide seafaring ships.
Even when the water goes down during the low tide, the rest of the lighthouse wakes up to tell the story of the old history! This tiny island with an area of 216 square kilometers has ancient lighthouses and secluded beaches for spending some time alone. It has Bangladesh's only wind farm, natural salt farming site and Qutub Auliya's shrine. To reach the island, one has to cross Qutubdia channel from Magnama Ghat in Chakoria. The island's beach area surrounded by trees will appeal to tourists who love silence.
Some more places to visit in winter
Apart from the above places, the suitable places to visit in winter include various char and island areas such as; Manpura Island and Nijhum Island. Visiting birds arrive in our country in winter, so you can go to Haor region in winter, such as; At Tanguar Haor, Hakaluki Haor etc. Apart from this, you can come out to the eco resorts of places like Moulvibazar or Gazipur to get a taste of winter.
Source: https://vromonguide.com
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