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Adinath Temple, Maheshkhali

Ancient Shiva temple atop Maheshkhali hill · Cox's Bazar

📷 Salim_Khandoker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
🗓️ Best timeNovember-February
⏱️ Time needed3-4 hours
💰 CostFree entry
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📖 About this place

Adinath temple stands atop a hill on Maheshkhali. A large fair is held each spring. The temple offers views of the island's greenery and is a good quiet alternative to Cox's Bazar crowds.

🚌 How to go

From Cox's Bazar take a boat and CNG, 1-2 hours, about BDT 200-500.

🏨 Where to stay

Staying in Cox's Bazar town is more convenient.

🍽️ Food

Maheshkhali is known for betel leaf, dried fish and fresh catch.

📍 Nearby attractions

Sonadia Island, Buddhist temple

🛡️ Safety tips

Use life jackets on ferries; avoid bad weather.

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⚠️ Fares, costs and hotel details are approximate and change over time. Verify before you travel. Check official advisories before visiting hill areas or islands.