Inani Beach travel guide

At a glance

Location

Ukhia, 25 km from Cox's Bazar

Features

Beach strewn with coral stones

Best time

At low tide, November–March

Entry

Free

History and details

Inani Beach is beside the Marine Drive in Ukhia upazila. Its special feature is the rows of black and brown coral stones that appear at low tide, setting it apart from Cox's Bazar's other points. The waves here are calmer and the water clear.

With hills behind and the sea in front, Inani is a favourite of visitors who like a quiet, less crowded place. Several large resorts have opened here recently. Sunsets over the coral stones are especially popular.

Things to do

• Walk among the coral stones at low tide (in sandals)
• Watch the sunset
• Spend a night at a resort and enjoy the quiet beach

How to get to Inani Beach

About 25 km from Kolatoli along the Marine Drive.

Cox's Bazar is about 400 km from Dhaka; the journey takes 8–10 hours (bus) / 1 hour (air).

• 🚌 By bus: Green Line, Hanif, Shyamoli, Saudia from Sayedabad/Arambagh/Kalabagan; non-AC ৳1,000–1,200, AC ৳2,000–3,000.
• 🚆 By train: Cox's Bazar Express and Parjatak Express from Kamalapur; fare about ৳700–2,000 (book tickets ahead).
• ✈️ By air: Biman, US-Bangla, Novoair, Air Astra; one way ৳5,000–9,000, 1 hour.

Where to stay

• Sea Pearl Beach Resort & Spa
• Royal Tulip Sea Pearl

What to eat

Fried pomfret, lobster, prawns, coral fish, dried fish

Good to know

• Coral stones are sharp and slippery — don't walk barefoot
• Breaking off coral harms the environment

More to see nearby

• Patuartek rocky beach (5 km)
• Himchari (13 km)
• Kana Rajar Guha (cave), Ukhia

More places to visit in Cox's Bazar district

• Cox's Bazar Sea Beach — Sunsets, swimming and beach bikes at Laboni, Sugandha and Kolatoli points; the world's longest beach.
• Marine Drive — A road of about 80 km from Cox's Bazar to Teknaf, with hills on one side and the sea on the other.
• Himchari — Sea views from a hilltop and small waterfalls in the monsoon.
• Saint Martin's Island — The country's only coral island; blue water, coconut palms and Chhera Dwip. Visitor seasons and numbers are limited by government rules — check them before you go.
• Ramu Buddhist Monasteries — Century-old Buddhist monasteries and a huge reclining Buddha (Bimukti Bidarshan Bhavana Centre).
• Moheshkhali Island — A hilly island; the Adinath Temple on its hilltop, and betel-leaf and salt farming.
• Sonadia Island — A deserted island; mangroves, red crabs and migratory birds.

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