Maheshkahli Island of Cox's Bazar

Moheshkhali

Moheshkhali is an island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. It has an area of 268 square kms. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern coastline rises a range of low hills, about 100 meters high. In the coastal hills lies the old temple of Adinath, dedicated to Shiva, which becomes a place of pilgrimage during the month of Falgun (March).
Tourists can reach this island by local motorboats called trawlers or by speedboat. By trawler, it takes an hour and a half and by speedboat only half an hour. Tourists will find interesting sights like mangrove forests, hilly areas, salt fields etc. This island is famous for its Buddhist Temple or Pagoda; a whole day can be spent sightseeing if one includes visits to Sonadia and some other nearby islands.