Himchari (হিমছড়ি)

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Himchari is a stop on Marine Drive about 12 km south of Cox's Bazar town, inside Himchari National Park, declared in 1980, where forested coastal hills meet a quieter beach and monsoon waterfalls. The eco park charges entry, though its opening hours are unverified. Allow three to four hours from town for the climb to the sea view, the falls and some time on the sand.

Himchari is a hill-and-beach stop on Marine Drive about 12 km south of Cox's Bazar town, in Cox's Bazar Sadar upazila, Bangladesh. It suits travellers who want a short climb to a sea view, a look at monsoon waterfalls and a quieter beach without leaving the Cox's Bazar area.

A protected hill forest declared in 1980

Himchari National Park is a protected hill forest of about 1,729 hectares, declared on 15 February 1980 under the Bangladesh Wildlife (Preservation) Act. It joins parts of the Bhangamera and Chainda reserve forest blocks and spreads inland across Cox's Bazar Sadar and Ramu upazilas. The visitor area by the road is only a small corner of it.

The hills carry mixed evergreen forest, part of a belt that once ran unbroken along this coast. Records for the park list about 286 bird species, 26 mammals, among them the Asian elephant, and around 117 tree species. Encroachment and hill cutting have reduced the intact forest over the years, but it remains one of the few protected forests near Cox's Bazar.

Staircase to the viewpoint and the rainy-season falls

A long staircase climbs from the entrance to a hilltop viewpoint over the beach and the Bay of Bengal, and that climb is the main reason people stop. Near the bottom, small streams come down the slope as waterfalls in the rains. The largest gives the place its fame; in the dry months it shrinks to a trickle.

The beach below is wide and far less crowded than Kolatoli or Sugandha. A row of stalls at the entrance, known as the Burmese market, sells clothing, snacks and souvenirs.

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Key information
🏖️Beach: Beach below forested coastal hills
📍Location: About 12 km south of Cox's Bazar town
🌅Known for: Monsoon waterfalls and hilltop sunsets
🎟️Entry: About Tk 20 (eco park)
💰Currency: Bangladeshi taka (৳ BDT)
🕕Time Zone: BST (UTC+6)

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✦ Plan your visit to Himchari (হিমছড়ি) Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Nature
  • Evergreen hill forest
  • Seasonal waterfalls
  • Wide beach
On site
  • Hilltop viewpoint
  • Burmese market stalls
What They Offer
National park Protected forest since 1980
Visit duration 3–4 hours round trip from town: the climb, the falls and some time on the beach
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Steps and hill paths; beach is flat sand.

Age limits

The steps are steep: keep children close on the climb and near the falls.

What to pack

Water, snacks, cash

What to wear

Shoes with grip

Not allowed

Not confirmed yet. Please check with the venue before you visit.

Amenities

Shops at the entrance

Tips for visiting Himchari

  • Visit in or just after the monsoon to see the falls running.
  • Wear shoes with grip for the hill steps.
  • Agree the vehicle route and waiting time in advance.
  • Bring water and dry snacks.
  • Stay on paths; this is a protected forest.

Visitor policy

Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are bought on arrival.
Children and admission
Watch children on steps and near the falls.
Groups
No booking needed.
Pets
Not confirmed yet. Please check with the venue before you visit.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
Not confirmed yet. Please check with the venue before you visit.
Smoking
Avoid smoking in the forest.
Accepted payment
Carry cash for tickets and stalls.
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General

About 12 km south of Cox's Bazar town on Marine Drive, between the hills and the Bay of Bengal.