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Maheskhali Island
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    • Saagar
  • By Saagar on June 8, 2004
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    • Awaiting high tide on Maheskhali - Bangladesh
    Awaiting high tide on
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    Maheskhali Island is off the coast, just north of Cox's Bazaar. Unusual for Bangladesh, the island has a rocky ridge and some higher points were it is possible to get a good view all around. Together with neighbouring Sonadia, Maheskhali is the first island in the path of cyclones when they hit the eastern Bay of Bengal, and there are many tales of death and destruction here. With early warning systems and cyclone shelters things have improved, but occasionally the fishing fleet out of Maheskhali is hard hit by sudden storms. To reach Maheskhali, the easiest way is to take the local boats or charter your own out of Cox's Bazaar. Should take about 30-40 minutes, and the cost of the local boat is not much. Landing on the island at low tide is a muddy affair - have appropriate footwear that can handle water and sucking mud. On the island there is hardly any tourist infrastructure, but small local restaurants and friendly locals. Interestingly, the island has some ancient Buddhist stupas and a prominent Hindu Shiva temple as well. All is reachable from the pier.
    This island is an interesting day trip out of Cox's Bazaar.

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    Five hours from Dhaka
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  • By janchan on September 15, 2003
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    • Bangladesh Off the Beaten Path
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    The northern part of Brahmanbaria region is one of the remotest areas of the country. During the rainy season it can bet very difficult to travel there, since much of the land is under water.

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    Ha! u want off the beaten path, huh?
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  • Updated By atri on February 13, 2003
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    • stairs to old temple in rural area - Bangladesh
    stairs to old temple in rural
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    by atri
    Actually more or less (I would say more than less -:) Bangladesh itself in general is a whole trip "off beaten path". but I would especially recommend country side.

    Beauty of rural Bangladesh and the soul of its people! it is still 90% agricultural country. cities r overcrowded and - sorry to say - dirty. if u only stay in Sheraton or Shonargoan 5 star hotels - what u can see of the country itself except same wester-styled service there? get some local friends and let them take u to real Bangladesh - its fields and huge rivers.

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    Actually, I think Bangladesh...
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  • By Maline on August 25, 2002
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    • Bangladesh Off the Beaten Path
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    Actually, I think Bangladesh is a bit 'off the beaten path' itself. So few tourists come here that the people are still very unused to it. We took a stroll behind the hospital in Dhaka, and immediately became the news of the day.

    Remarkably, not one of these people asked us for anything. Compared to India, Bangladesh has very few beggars.

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    Ramna Park, located between...
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  • Updated By BorderHopper on August 25, 2002
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    • Ramna Park, located between Hare Road & Moulana Bhasani Road. Its not really off the beaten path but chances are you may pass it by without taking a walk through it. This park is a large 76 acre park that is buzzing with activity, food stalls, and plenty of open spaces. Trees abound here so there is plenty of shade to hide you from that nasty South Asian sun. There is also a mosque on the park grounds so don't be suprised if you hear the call to prayer and get swarmed by bearded Muslim men on their way to Kakrail Mosque.

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    Not many tourists here
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  • By janchan on August 25, 2002
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    ...very easy to go off the beaten path in Bangladesh... actually the beaten paths are not that many !!

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    Another picture of the ship...
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  • Updated By EskiMoe on August 25, 2002
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    Another picture of the ship wrecking yards off Chittagong.

    See more from this site in the travelogue.

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    Real village life is a nice...
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  • By EskiMoe on August 25, 2002
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    • Bangladesh Off the Beaten Path
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    Real village life is a nice break from the busy city. Ask someone local to take you to a village area. You will be welcomed everywhere. People are friendly, but very curious, so don't be surprised if you find that they are more interested in you than you in them.

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    The enormous shipwrecking...
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  • By EskiMoe on August 25, 2002
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    • Bangladesh Off the Beaten Path
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    The enormous shipwrecking yards just north of Chittagong must truly be 'the frontyard to hell'. I've never seen anything like it, and it can't be captured on a picture. This is where all those old ships end their days, and they're taken a part BY HAND FORCE. A dangerous place to work, but there're so many people in Bangladesh that need to earn some money to get by. If you have a chance, you should go there and have a look. But be careful. It is not a site generally open to sightseeing. Talk with some of the managers and ask if you can take some pictures. Warning for women: don't even think about wearing shorts or short skirts. It could be dangerous, with the thousands of men working in a 'wild' environment. So - cover up your shoulders, legs and head.

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    Teknaf
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  • By Zisch on February 11, 2004
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    • Teknaf is 80 kilometers south of Cox's Bazar on the west bank of the Naaf River, and is the southern most point of Bangladesh. The Naf River devides literally Bangladesh from Burma here, so the land you see on the other bank is Burma/Myanmar. At the time I was there, the Parjathan Coorporation had not as yet built a motel, so we stayed in the forestry bungalow, not far from the sea. What the beauty of Teknaf was, and I sincerely hope still is, is that it was virually unspoilt. The beach was absolutly pristine and with the exception of fishermen, completely empty. I remember the rows of fish drying in the sun on racks and coloured fishing boats lining the beach. Behind the beach are hills and jungle. The forest was quite literally teeming with wildlife - a jackal had made its home quite close the bungalow and spent his evenings howling/screaming under my window. At the time it was not allowed to travel on the Naaf River, but I have since been told there are boat trips available.

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