Sandwip

Sandwip (Sandwip) is an island upazila located at the mouth of Meghna river in Chittagong district on the southeast coast of Bay of Bengal . This island is 50 km long and 5-15 km wide with a population of about 4 lakh. The open green fields, the grass on the banks of the river or the simple people, in one word, everything about this island is likeable. The island also has various traditional places to visit. A trip to this island surrounded by rivers and oceans is one to remember for a lifetime. And for camping during winter, the river bank on the west side of Sandwip (Rahmatpur) is an ideal place. The surroundings here will impress you.

From Dhaka to Kumira Fakirapool by any bus bound for Chittagong, the fare to come to Chhota Kumira will be 680 taka. Ask the bus supervisor to drop you at the head of Sandeep Ferighat Jabar Road. From there, Kumira-Sandwip Ferighat Bridge can be reached by TomTom or rickshaw by autorickshaw for Tk 10-20.

From Chittagong you can go to Kumira Ghatghar Road by safe-line service from Kumira city Alankar or AK Khan Mor for Tk 30-35. Again, you can go to Kumira Ghatghar Road from New Market by metro service number 7 for Tk 27. Kumira-Sandwip Ferighat Bridge can be reached by tomtom or rickshaw from Kumira Ghatghar Road for Tk 10-20.

Kumira Ghat to Sandwip There are speedboats and small launches from Kumira Sandwip Ghat to Sandwip. Speedboat fare is 300 taka per person, it will take about 30 minutes to go to Guptachara Ghat (Sandwip). If you want to stay at the hotel, take CNG from Sandwip Ghat (Guptachara Ghat) to the town complex. And for camping you can go to the west bank of Sandwip (Rahmatpur) near the river. You can get down at Sandwip Ghat and go to Rahmatpur with CNG (Rent 250-300 Tk).

The main town area of ​​Sandwip has some hotels at the Enam-Nahar junction. Although the quality is not very good. There is a good quality hotel in Senerhat area. Apart from that, accommodation is available in upazila parishad Dak bungalows if you take prior permission. And for camping, it is best to go to Rahmatpur, the westernmost tip of Sandwip.

* You can try the famous sweets of Sandwip. But for that you have to go to the Shiva Hut in the south of the island. * You can rent a bicycle and go around. Best option to explore an area comfortably in a short time. *Rickshaw or other vehicle fare may seem a bit high, bargain. * If date juice is available at this time it would be foolish not to eat it. You will find it if you look around. The taste of fresh juice from the tree is different. * If you can try the date juice finni/pais somewhere, never forget the taste for sure. * If possible, come to eat coconut and kholaja pitha with the local's favorite thick date sweets.

Avoid activities that harm the environment, be friendly with the locals. If you are camping, do not spread the garbage around and burn it together.