Moheskhali

Moheskhali

Moheskhali, coxs bazaar

pic It is another attraction for the tourists who go to Cox's Bazaar. An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. Through the center of the island and along the eastern coastline rises, a range of low hills, 300 feet high; but the coast to the west and north is a low-lying treat, fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath, dedicated to Siva.

Area: 268 square km

Attraction:

Breathtaking Mangrove Forest.

Spectacular Hilly Areas ( around 300 ft. high).

Salt Fields.

Striking Landscapes.

Picturesque & Peaceful Beaches.

Colorful Buddhist Temple & Pagoda.

Shrimp.

Battle Leaf.

Simple Island Lifestyle.

Rakhain villages.

moheskhali, coxs bazaar

Adinath Temple:

Located on the top of the Mainak Hill on Moheshkhali. The Shrine of Adinath is dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, who is worshipped as Adinath. The place is famous for the annual fair held in the month of Phalgun according to the Bengali Calendar. The fair is taken place at the foot of the Mainak Hill and lasts 13 days. Thousands of Hindus participate here from all over Bangladesh.

Waterway:

You can reach the Moheshkhali by trawler (local motorboat) or by speedboat. By trawler, it is one hour and half an hour journey whereas speedboat takes just half an hour to reach the Island.

By Road:

Shaheed Ziaur Rahman BirUttam Bridge connects the island to the mainland. So, you can easily reach their by road.