Cox's Bazar, Chattogram
Green hills and a small waterfall on the Marine Drive, with a view down the beach.
Himchari is the first stop on the Marine Drive south of Cox’s Bazar, where forested hills come right down to the road and the beach. It lies within Himchari National Park, a protected area of hill forest set up to conserve the coastal woodland and its wildlife.
The two reasons to come are the waterfall, which runs strongly in the rainy season and thins to a trickle in winter, and the long flight of steps to the hilltop, from where you can see the beach curving away in both directions.
It is a short trip from town and an easy half day, often combined with Inani further down the same road.
Take a CNG or easy-bike from Kolatoli along the Marine Drive.
Take the steps up before the sun gets high, and rest at the top with the view down the coast.
Walk to the falls; they are at their best after the rains.
Drink a coconut at the entrance, then head back to town or continue south to Inani.
July to October for a full waterfall; November to February for dry steps and clear views
About 12 km south of town on the Marine Drive: 20–30 minutes by CNG or easy-bike.
