Shamlapur Sea Beach (শামলাপুর সমুদ্র সৈকত)

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In short

Shamlapur, also called Baharchhara beach, is a quiet stretch of the Teknaf coast in Cox's Bazar where fishing crews haul large seine nets onto the sand by hand on winter mornings. Access is free, and daylight visits are recommended. Photographers and slow travellers usually spend one to two hours.

Shamlapur Sea Beach, also called Baharchhara beach, is a fishing shore on Marine Drive in Baharchhara union, Teknaf upazila, Cox's Bazar district, Bangladesh. It suits early risers who want to watch crews haul seine nets onto an open, undeveloped beach between Inani and Teknaf.

South of Cox's Bazar, 30 km north of Teknaf

The beach is one section of the nearly continuous shoreline that runs south from Cox's Bazar, with Shilkhali and Hajampara further down. It lies about 30 km north of Teknaf town, 20 km from Inani and 15 km from Patuartek. Shamlapur Bazar is the local trading centre. A different beach in Banshkhali, Chattogram, also uses the Baharchhara name.

Ber jal seine nets on winter mornings

The main sight is the seine-net fishing common on winter mornings from Shamlapur down to Teknaf. The beach seine, locally called ber jal, is an encircling net worked by a crew of 11 to 15 men with one boat, and it can reach 600 to 700 m from the shore. The crew hauls it in by hand and sorts the catch on the sand. Ask before photographing people.

Flat grey sand with no resorts

The beach is long, flat and open, with fine grey sand and casuarina trees behind. There are no resorts, water sports or facilities, and on most days the only sounds come from the sea and the fishing camps.

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Key information
🏖️Beach: Open, little-developed Teknaf shore
📍Location: Baharchhara union, Teknaf
🌅Known for: Seine-net fishing on winter mornings
🎟️Entry: Free
💰Currency: Bangladeshi taka (৳ BDT)
🕕Time Zone: BST (UTC+6)

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Patuartek Sea Beach 15 km
Inani Sea Beach 20 km
Teknaf town 30 km
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✦ Plan your visit to Shamlapur Sea Beach (শামলাপুর সমুদ্র সৈকত) Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Shore
  • Long open sand
  • Fishing boats
  • Few visitors
Fishing
  • Seine nets hauled by hand
  • Catch sorted on the beach
What They Offer
Fishing life Watch traditional beach net fishing
Visit duration 1–2 hours
Timed entry required No

Accessibility

Open sand; no facilities.

Age limits

No lifeguards: stay in shallow water and keep children in sight.

What to pack

Water, food, cash, ID; photo ID for checkpoints in Teknaf upazila; water (no shops)

What to wear

Light clothing

Not allowed

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

Amenities

None

Tips for visiting Shamlapur Sea Beach

  • Arrive early on a winter morning for the net hauling.
  • Carry identification for checkpoints in Teknaf.
  • Bring water and snacks.
  • Fix the vehicle fare and route before leaving town.
  • Ask before photographing fishing crews.

Visitor policy

Cancellation and prepayment
No booking is needed; access is free.
Children and admission
Keep children in sight; no lifeguards.
Groups
No booking needed.
Pets
Not confirmed yet. Please check with the venue before you visit.
Photography
Ask before photographing people. Drone flights must follow national drone rules and local restrictions.
Bags
No restrictions.
Smoking
Not confirmed yet. Please check with the venue before you visit.
Accepted payment
Carry cash.
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On the Teknaf upazila coast of Cox's Bazar district, around Baharchhara union.