One and only coral island in bd-(Saint Martin)

Only coral island in Bangladesh Saint Martin Island

St. Martin's Island (Bengali: সেন্ট মার্টিন্স দ্বীপ) is a small island (area only 36 km2) in the northeastern part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula, and forming the southernmost part of Bangladesh. There is a small adjoining island that is separated at high tide, called Chera Dwip. It is about 8 kilometres (5 miles) west of the northwest coast of Myanmar, at the mouth of the Naf River.

St. Martin is a small island in the south eastern part of Bangladesh. This is the southern most point of Bangladesh. It is in the north east part of Bay of Bengal. This island is almost flat and is 3.6 meter above sea level and about 8 kilometer long. St. Martin is the only coral island in Bangladesh. Exotic view of the sea, simple life style of the natives, quiet, peaceful and full of enthusiasm made this island best tourist island of Bangladesh.

St.Martin is a popular tourist destination in Bangladesh for both local and foreign travelers in Bangladesh. It is like a pearl dot in the Bay of Bengal. It is situated at the entrance of Bangladesh-Myanmar border river Naaf. The old name of this island is "Narikel Jinjira" means coconut garden. In 1717 christian priest father Martin came in this island and since then it has been named as Saint Martin's island.

Don't see only...feel the island

this island is much for feeling inside than seeing. You see the bay, the beach, coconut trees, birds, hear the sound of the waves like a melody , all of these you don't just see or hear, you feel them inside as well. Such a strong appeal is there in St.Martin's island.

This island is separated from the main land, 20 kilometer away from Teknaf (the south most sub district of Bangladesh). Total distance from Dhaka to St. Martin is 510 km.

Getting there is a two part journey.

First go to Teknaf. There are several bus services to Teknaf from Dhaka ranging from budget to luxurious. You can reach Teknaf also from Chittagong or Cox's Bazar.

From Teknaf, take motor boat, sea truck or launch to St.Martins which is about two hours journey. No helicopter service has been developed yet in this route, so water way is the only way.