Cox’s Bazar is called the Land of Beaches. Everywhere one looks there are waves, whether large or small. The most popular spots include Kolatoli, Laboni Point and Sugandha Point.people who love nature always search for some sacred and minimally populated beaches. Along the coast of Cox’s Bazar Shamlapur beach is one such place.
Traveling from Cox’s Bazar to Teknaf via the Marine Drive Road, you will come across several beautiful beaches along the way. After crossing Inani Beach and heading south, the beach seen on the right or west side of the road is Shamlapur or Shaplapur Beach. This beach is gradually becoming popular for its stunning natural beauty.
The Contrast Between Crowded Cox’s Bazar and Serene Shamlapur
Currently, Cox’s Bazar beaches are always crowded. It has become nearly impossible to experience nature while sitting by the sea or to find peace by dipping your feet in the water. However, people flock to the sea searching for a bit of peace, hoping to lighten their minds by shaking off the city’s worries. Sitting amidst the casuarina trees and watching the red crabs scuttle along the shoreline is now only possible at Shamlapur Beach. This is why Shamlapur’s popularity is increasing day by day.
Shamlapur: A Perfect Blend of Peace and Nature
Shamlapur Beach lies near Baharchara Union, Teknaf. Anyway, standing here can be as sweet beauty of nature. There are no hoards of tourists. One sees fishing boats and fishermen instead. This sense of separation makes Shamlapur an ideal place to experience the genuine flavor nature has to offer.
Touch of Nature
As you walk along the beach at Shamlapur, you can see various kinds of fish, turtles, crabs, and shells Because it is a natural beach, marine creatures prosper freely there. The great boundless sky stretches out far and alongside those white sand mountains, this beach is even more enchanting. Blowing winds along with roaring waters – into this beach come a sense of adventure that is of unparalleled excitement. When the golden light at evening falls over the sands, all of Shamlapur’s beaches look as though they have become a watercolor painting.
Rows of Colorful Boats and Busy Fishermen
Rows of colorful boats are yet another attraction on Shamlapur Beach. Boats are also built there. The beach is lined with dozens of fishing boats standing in row. It is exquisite to see the fisherman, his boat and all that they get down on doing.
Shilkhali Garjan Forest Yet A Natural Beauty
Shilkhali Garjan Forest is a nice patch of garjan forest at Shamlapur, which was located 4-5 km from the Beach. At the beach, surrounded by such dense and untouched jungle forest is also incredibly nice. You might see red crabs running around if you come in the morning.
Shamlpur Beach – Remembering The Cox’s Days
Cox’s Bazar beaches used to be huge 20-25 yrs ago. One had to walk several hundred yards from the shore in order just reach a point on the water’s edge. The water, he said would carry to less then 30 yards now on a high tide. All the people covered by all those umbrellas in such a small space lying or walking underneath them. However, echoes of old Cox’s Bazar remain at Shamlapur Beach. It features a grand beautiful and spacious beach.
Where to Stay
Shamlapur has no accommodation options to stay while you can check into Teknaf at mid-range hotels. Even though, most of the tourist like to stay overnight stay in Cox’sBazar. Cox’s Bazar has around 500 residential hotels, motels and resorts ranging from budget to luxury.If you come here out of season or a holiday, then book a hotel on the go after arriving to Cox’s Bazar.
How to Get There
If you want to Visit Shamlapur Beach then take a bus from Dhaka to Cox’s Bazar/Teknaf or fly directly to Cox’s bazaar. You can go to Shamlapur by car or CNG auto-rickshaw from Cox’s Bazar / Teknaf.
Protect Nature
The natural beauty of Shamlapur still remains unspoiled. Do not throw chips, biscuits, cigarette packs or any other waste items in the area when you open it to have a look. ~ hope you all may follow as said!!! Carry the waste back with you or put it away in bins wherever assigned and manageable.
Shamlapur Beach — Amazing natural place Therefore, it is everyones’ duty to safe guard this beauty. It is expected that Shamlapur Beach will be well recognized as the most favorite beach in terms of stormy weather between Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf.
