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Sent Martin's Island
Introduction
The horizon-wide blue water all around, as far as the eye
can see is like the spread of a dream. And in that dream state, under the
dreamy sky, there is an island of dreams. St. Martin's Island. Which is the
only coral island in Bangladesh. St. Martin's is known to locals as Coconut
Ginger. Apart from the foundation rock, the area of the main island is 8 sq
km. And its average elevation is 3.6 m above sea level. In addition, there are
about 10-15 km wide corals along the north-western side of St. Martin.
Geographically, St. Martin's Island is divided into three parts. The northern
part is called Uttar Para or Coconut Ginger. The southern part is called
Dakshin Para and the narrowest part like the wide tail in the southeast is
called Galachipa. To the south of the island there is another island of 100 to
500 sq km which is locally known as Chheradwip. St. Martin's Island is largely
flat in terms of topography. Limestone is the main building material of the
island. The island is home to about 66 species of corals, 187 species of
snails, 19 species of mammals, 153 species of seaweed, 157 species of secretive
plants, 240 species of marine fish, 4 species of amphibians and 120 species of
birds. The island is also rich in Keora bushes. There are also Keya, Shawra,
Sagaralata, Bain, Coconut trees and some mangrove trees to the south.
Location:
Sent Martin's
Island is located in the northeast of the Bay of Bengal in the far south of
Bangladesh. The island is located at the last border of Bangladesh, 9 km south
of Teknaf by sea.
Some words:
On the way to St. Martin's Island, you will have a great
feeling to see the sea urchins and the sea. After enjoying this beauty of
nature, you will reach the dream St. Martin's. After disembarking from the
ship, you will see various shops and several restaurants on both sides of the
road. You will find plenty of marine fish in the restaurants to serve. You will
also see lots of dabs there. However, if you go a little further then you will
reach the main place of St. Martins.
Some places of interest nearby:
The nearest place of interest to St. Martins is
Chheradwip. Apart from Chheradwip, there is no other place of interest in the
vicinity of St. Martins. However, if you go to Cox's Bazar from there, you can
visit many places of interest.
How to get there?
If you want to go to St. Martins, you have to go to
Teknaf first. You can then take a ship directly from Teknaf to St. Martin's.
1 1. Several buses leave Dhaka for Teknaf.
Below are the contact numbers of some buses –
Hanif Enterprise: 01713-049540
Shyamoli Transport: 01714-619173
Saint Martin Transportation:
01762-691341
Royal Coach: 01971-396329
Rent: 11-26 $
2. Ship from Teknaf to St. Martin's -
Rent: The fare of the ship is 6-17 $ . It depends on the criteria of the
seat.
Where will you stay?
There are several hotels, resorts or
cottages to stay in St. Martins. Below are links to some of the hotels:
https://hotelfantasy.com.bd/
http://www.sunsetserenity.com/
http://vromon.com.bd/hotels/56ac4304ad26911635a3a326
https://seapearlcoxsbazar.com/
Warning:
The sea is rough from April to
September. At this time you have to go to St. Martin's by trawler, which is
quite risky. So get to know the condition of the sea well before going to St.
Martins during these times. And use a life jacket if possible.
Do not upset the balance of the
environment by throwing packets of chips in seawater.
Required information:
1. The best time to visit St. Martin's
is from October to March.
2. Book a bus ticket and hotel before
going to St. Martin.
Conclusion:
The unparalleled natural beauty of the
self-arranged island of nature attracts the attention of any tourist. The clear
water of the sea and all the sea creatures floating in it, including algae of
different colors, jellyfish, crabs and some unknown marine animals. Rushing.
The sandy beaches, the coral reefs and the horizon - the vast expanse of blue
water - give a beautiful moment.
Writer-
Tanvir
Rahman
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