Chittagong District
Foy's Lake
This beautiful lake
surrounded with lovely hills is situated just east of the Pahartali
Railway Station and West of the Khulshi residential area. This lake
attracts thousands of visitors almost each day. There are small
bushy hills around the green water of the lake. This beautiful
artificial lake was created in 1942 by the Bengal Railways Engineer
Mr. Foy for providing drinking water. So it was named after him.
This lake is 8 km. away from the Zero point. There are some snack
bar, restaurants in the lake area. One can enjoy beautiful sunset
scene from the peak of the hills.
The war Cemetery is graveyards
of the members of the Alied forces killed in the Indo-Burmese front
during the World War II. In total, 755 soldiers from Australia,
Britain, Canada, East and West Africa, India, New Zealand and other
countries were buried in this cemetery.
It was built on the fi4rst
half of the decade of 50s, located in hillside sloping place
in the southwest corner of Chittagong Medical College Hospital. The
total area of this cemetery is 8 acres, which is protected and
supervised by the Common Wealth Graves Commission. There is an open
field and beautiful garden just outside the cemetery. The whole
scenery and environment of the area is eye-catching, solemn and
tranquil at the same time.
The
Batali Hill
The Batali Hill is the
highest hill within the Chittagong Metropolitan area. It is situated
in the Tiger Pass area of the city, only 1 km. from the Zero point.
From the peak of the Batali Hill one can have a clear birds eye view
of the city. a large number of people ascends at the top of the hill
to fill their lungs with the fresh air, and to enjoy the
breathtaking scenery of the sunset in the Bay of Bangal. The
tourists too have a glance of the mouth of the Karnafuli, a
comprehensive portion of the Bay of Bangal. the Jetties of the
Chittagong Sea port and a large portion of the city
Chittagong.
Port Area
Located
near the river mouth of the river Karnaphuli, the Chittagong port has a
recorded history from 9th century. Today, this is the principal seaport
of the country.
Zia
Museum
On
the 30th may, 1981 the then president of Bangladesh General Ziaur
Rahman was killed in the room on 4 of Chittagong Circuit House was
built by the British ruler in ind9ia in residential building of
Govt. high officials. Most of Zia's activities including his
household goods are preserved in this museum. This house was also
used by Pakistani army as a torturing center during the liberation
war of Bangladesh. Pak army killed thousands of Banglees here
through brutal torture, slaughter and shooting. This museum is
situated near Chittagong Stadium at Kazir Dewri and 3km. northward
of the Zero Point.
Patenga
beach is about 22 km. from Chittagong and is approachable by a
motorable road. On the way to the beach, one passes the Patenga Airport.
Another ideal picnic spot is the Fouzdarhat sea-beach about 16 km. from
Chittagong. Patenga sea beach is one of the major attractions of
Chittagong for the tourists. Besides the sea beach, you can enjoy
boating and river cruise in the River Karnaphuli. You can see the busy
seaport activities here.
Sitakundu
The
famous Chandranath Temple & Buddhist temples are in Sitakundu, 37
km for from Chittagong city. Famous among the many temples in this
place, the Chandranath Temple and the Buddhist Temple has a footprint of
Lord Buddha. These places particularly the hilltops are regarded as
very sacred by the Buddhists and the Hindus. Siva-chaturdashi festival
is held every year in February when thousands of pilgrims assemble for
the celebrations, which last about ten days. There is a salt-water
spring 5 km. to the north of Sitakunda, known as Labanakhya.
Moheshkhali Island
It
is another attraction for the tourists who go to Cox’s Bazaar. An
island off the coast of Cox’s Bazar. It has an area of 268 square
kilometers. 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. By its side on the same hill is Buddhist Pagoda. You can go to
this Island by local motorboat called trawler or by speedboat. By
trawler, it takes an hour and a half and by speedboat, it takes only
half an hour to reach this Island. You will find mangrove forests, hilly
areas, salt field etc. This island is famous for Buddhist Temple and
Pagoda; you can enjoy a full day sight seeing if you intend to visit
Sonadia and some other Islands nearby. In the morning you can start for
Moheskhali, spend time to watch Moheskhali’s tourist places, take lunch
there and on return you can visit Sonadia and other nearby Islands where
you can sea the live fishing & fishermen lifestyle; By the
afternoon you can come back to Cox’s Bazaar.
Parki beach
Parki
beach might be the next tourist attraction of Bangladesh, which is
situated in Anwara thana under southern Chittagong region.
The
beach lies 16-17 km away from Chittagong city. As the beach is situated
at the Karnafuli river channel, visitors can view both the Karnafuli
river and the sea together. Tourists enjoy the views of big ships
anchored at the outer dock, fishermen catching fish in sea, sunset,
various colored crabs at the beach and quiet environment.
Teknaf
The
side of river Naf and the Bay of Bengal situate Teknaf Town, which is
the southernmost tip of Bangladesh. It’s a real natural beauty of hills,
forest & Naf River. Lots of Salt fields are there by the side of
River Naf. There are natural waterfalls in Teknaf, which increases the
beauty of nature.
You can come to
Teknaf from Cox’s bazaar by an exotic jeep drive besides the Seashore or
you can go there by bus or Microbus by road. By road journey, it is 84
km from Cox’s Bazaar.
You
can enjoy shopping in the local market called Burmese Market where you
will find all the Burmese & tribal hand made materials. Do not
forget to see the Well of Ma-Thin – which tells a sad story of love.
Myanmar is on the opposite bank of Naf River. Wild animals and birds are
available but the most interesting thing is a journey on the river.
Wide sandy beach in the backdrop of high hills with green forests is an enchanting scene never to be forgotten.
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