Saint Martin




Will you visit Bangladesh? does one just like the sea? An honest choice for you is Saint Martin island. I'll tell you more about this place today. Let's start . 



Saint Martin is usually referred to as  'Coconut Island’ and this is often the sole reef island in Bangladesh. it's alittle island within the north eastern a part of the Bay of Bengal, created the southernmost a part of our country. it's about 8 km west of the northwest coast of Myanmar, at the mouth of the Naf River. it's only 8 sq. Kilometer in size. Experts separate this island into three parts. Northern part is named Narikel Jinjira. It is 2. 134 km long and 1, 402 m wide. The southern part is named Dakkhin Para by the local and its length and width are successively 1929 m and 1890 m. the center part which referred to as Maddhapara locally. The length and width respectively 1524m and 518m.The island is extremely much ingenious with vast biological variety like existing fauna and flora Coral, Mollusk, Fish, Amphibian, Turtle, Snail, Bird and Mammals. Besides above coconut is that the important crop .



 Here are about 5500 inhabitants and that they live primarily from fishing. Rice and coconut, most general crops of here. the gathering of Algae is extremely common during this island. After collecting them from water, local people dry them and eventually export to Myanmar. Between October and April, the fishermen from neighboring areas fetch their caught fishes to the island's transitory wholesale market. because the center and therefore the south are mainly farmland and makeshift huts, most of the strenuous things are round the far north of the island. The farmland and makeshift huts are mainly found within the center of this island. 






Saint Martin’s Island is ideal for tourist who is actually curious about escaping the holds of a contemporary world. don't expect to seek out taxis, tarred roads or electricity here. Lodges are hooked in to generators, because the island is all about sun, sea and palm trees. During the day, the island comes alive with water and beach sports, with beach parties and bonfires lighting up the evening skies. For the utilization of a phone or a reminder of what a television receiver seems like , visitors can pop right down to the Coast Guard station. Saint Martin is one among the foremost beautiful visiting places of Bangladesh. it's fresh blue water with corals, beautiful sandy beaches, tons of coconut trees, and large natural beauties. Sunrise and sunset are two most striking belongings you can enjoy. you'll catch the pleasure from the freshness of the air and therefore the purity of the young sun. Rise early within the morning, take a enter the sandy beaches, take a deep breath within the fresh air of morning then enjoy the sweetness of the first rising sun. looks like removing the veil from it, the sun welcome you with warmth. it'll be really enjoyable for everybody . 





You then can take your shower by swimming within the fresh blue cold water which may offer you more freshness than a spa!! Take your breakfast with fresh fried lobster and bread and obtain ready for your visit. you'll take a enter the island because it's only 8 sq. Kilometer to cover! 

In addition to the most island there are some small islands are found here. there's an area or Dwip, referred to as Cheradiya or Cheradwip which suggests “Separate Island”. Though there are numbers of separated small islands in Saint Martin Island, but Cheradiya is hottest for visiting. Not thus far from main Island, takes only a 1.5 or 2 hours motor boat riding to succeed in . there's a green bush and much of corals within the water in Cheradiya. This place will offer you a sense that you simply are the sole person within the whole world. Such a quite place it is!!
 If you wish adventure then it's possible to seek out out how for fulfill your demand within the island! Yes it's skin diving ! you'll take an opportunity for skin diving with the permission of related authority. 


Abokash, Ratnodeep Resort, Nil Diganta, Blue Marine, Prashad Paradise and Sraboni Bilash also are documented hotels in Saint Martin Island. Motel Nijhum is one among the simplest hotels here. of these hotels are placed near the seashore. 




Between November and February, one can get the simplest time for visiting here. Undoubtedly, this is often the foremost tourist season. Between March and July, a tourist must keep his eyes on the forecast intensely; as cyclone can beat during these times. March to July is tourist off season. 



Transportation: 
  • you would like to fly or take an immediate bus right down to Cox's Bazar, then take a bus to Teknaf, which is that the most southern thana of Bangladesh, beside the Myanmar border. 
  •  you'll also take the rail to Chittagong and catch a bus to Teknaf via Cox’s bazaar. during this way of transport may cost a touch less from the primary two mode of transportation. But it's going to take an hour or two longer to succeed in Teknaf. 
  •  you furthermore may can take a bus from the capital city of Dhaka and it'll take 12 to 13 hours to succeed in the Teknaf Ship terminal. 
  • Luxurious Passenger Ships left Teknaf every morning at 9.30 am, and return from Saint Martin Island within the same day at 3.00 pm (Services available only from the Month of October to Middle of the April) 


Now I wanna add some main attraction of Saint Martin island 

1. Sunrise & Sunset 

2. Sandy Beach 

3. Coral 

4. Moonlit Night 

5. Engine Boat or Speed Boat Tour round the Island 

6. Walking Through Cycling the Island 

7. Scuba Diving 

8. Fishing 

9. Sea Bath & Sun Bath 

10. Sea barbecue , coconut milk St.




 Saint Martin may be a beloved creation of God who gave wonderful beauty in it. We Bangladeshis, feel really proud for Saint Martin, the sole coral island in our country. 


At last i can say that Your journey won't be vainly .Decide now at once . Thanks for reading with complete patience