🗓️Best time to visit
November–March exclusively — calm sea and sunny weather; June–September is monsoon season with dangerous surf that can suspend swimming.
📸Top activities & landmarks
- The 120km main beach stretch
- Himchari National Park and its waterfalls
- The calmer, cleaner Inani Beach
- The nearby coral Saint Martin's Island (by boat)
🏨Where to stay
The direct beachfront strip (Kolatoli) concentrates most sea-view resorts and hotels.
⚠️Tips & warnings
Always check the flag warnings before swimming — rip currents claim swimmers' lives every year, especially outside patrolled zones.
📍 On the ground
Getting around: A direct domestic flight from Dhaka (~1h) or a coastal road from Chittagong (~4h). The main beach walks entirely; taxi or auto-rickshaw for farther spots like Inani.
Halal & prayer places: Total — an entirely Muslim beach resort, halal seafood restaurants line the entire beachfront as a given.
Local safety: Same as country →
Cost figures: 2026 prices: a mid-range beach resort $25–60/night, a fresh seafood meal $4–10, a boat to nearby Saint Martin's Island ~$15–25 round trip.
⏱️How many days?
2-3 days
Suggested plan:
- The main beach + Kolatoli sunset
- Himchari National Park
- A boat day to Saint Martin's Island
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