On January 23, 2005, my better half and I went to Cox's Bazar. The journey from Dhaka to Cox's Bazar was smooth and comfortable. The buses that ply from Dhaka to Chittagong and Chittagong to Cox's Bazar are very good. We stayed in a three star hotel in Cox's Bazar situated beside the beach. The hotel was excellent in terms of atmosphere and service. We could hear the roar of the bay from the hotel. My mind was filled with ecstasy. Most of the time we passed in the beach and enjoyed the sunset. The pleasure we got knew know bounds. The Cox's Bazar sea beach is the longest in the world. Some arrangements are there to have rest and to bask after bathing in the water. Speedboats are also seen in the beach water and are available to the people. Some ornaments made of sea gathered coral substances are sold at a low price. Burmese made pickles can also be bought for a reasonable price. Many important islands like the Saint Martin's and Moheshkahli are also situated near Cox's Bazar.Himchari is famous for its waterfall. It is only 8km from Cox's Bazar and you have to take the route beside the beach to reach the place. Himchari is also a picnic spot. The distance between the ground to the hilltop is about 220 feet. The ascending to the hilltop is uphill but nobody, not even children, misses it to go up there to see the beach. But the route to Himchari is not as smooth as expected. Some portions of the route have not been developed into a road. This is why tourists elect to hire Moon's Car that ply through the beach slant. The concerned authorities should take immediate steps to carpet the route to attract more tourists.
And completion of carpeting will make the journey comfortable and minimise the time and thus the tourists will rush to see the place with great zeal.
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