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Maheshkhali Island
মহেশখালী দ্বীপ · Maheshkhali, Maheshkhali, Cox's Bazar district, Chattogram Division
Community-reported — From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.From edited or community sources such as Wikipedia/OpenStreetMap; not official.Last verified: October 14, 2026
Seasonal warning: The sea is calm and crossing easy in winter; avoid trips in stormy weather.
Introduction
The only hilly island in Bangladesh, home to roughly 400,000 people. Known for the Adinath Hindu temple on its hill, betel-leaf farms and the sun-dried fish (shutki) trade. An easy boat day trip from Cox's Bazar.
Suggested time: 1 day
How to get there
Take a speedboat or regular boat from a Cox's Bazar ghat to Maheshkhali; confirm fares and schedules locally (not stated by our source).
The honest truth about costs
Boat fares and local island transport are the main costs.
What you will need to budget for
- Getting there (bus, train, launch or air fare)
- Stay (per night, per room)
- Food (per person, per day)
- Entry tickets and local transport
- A small buffer for the return journey
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Sources
- Moheshkhali Island — Wikipedia (encyclopedia, retrieved October 14, 2026)
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