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Area guides · 2026-05-22

How to spend 24 hours in Inani

Inani Beach is 35 km south of Cox's Bazar town and offers the cleanest sand and clearest water in the region.

Getting there and checking in

Hire a private CNG auto-rickshaw from Kolatoli for the day, $20 including waiting time, or take a shared CNG from the main station for $2 per seat (crowded, slow). The drive takes 90 minutes on the Marine Drive coastal road, which is scenic but potholed. Alternatively, motorbike rental is $10/day and gives you freedom to explore. Stay at Praasad Paradise Resort, the best option in Inani: sea-facing cottages for $60/night, private beach access, decent restaurant. Check in by 2 PM, change into swim gear, and head directly to the beach.

Inani is famous for its rock formations and coral patches. At low tide, tide pools form among the rocks, full of hermit crabs and small fish. The sand is golden rather than brown, and the water clarity is noticeably better than Laboni or Kolatoli. Spend the late afternoon swimming and exploring the rocks. Bring water shoes because the coral is sharp. The beach is less crowded on weekdays; weekends bring domestic tourists from Chittagong.

Evening, night, and morning

Sunset at Inani is the best in Cox's Bazar district. Sit on the rocks and watch the sky turn orange over the bay. At 7 PM return to Praasad Paradise for dinner: grilled lobster, fried rice, and salad for $15. The restaurant is nothing fancy but the seafood is ultra-fresh. After dinner, the beach is yours. No lights, no crowds, just waves. Bring a flashlight if you want to walk. Sleep early because there is no nightlife.

Wake at 6 AM for the sunrise, which is equally dramatic. The resort serves breakfast at 7:30 AM: paratha, eggs, fruit, tea. Check out by 10 AM and drive 8 km south to Himchari Beach and waterfall for a morning hike (two hours, covered in the hiking article). Return to Cox's Bazar town by 2 PM. This 24-hour loop is the single best way to experience the southern coast without committing to a multi-day Teknaf expedition.

Questions, answered

Is Inani Beach swimmable year-round?
November-March is ideal. April-May is very hot but the water is calm. June-October is monsoon; the surf is heavy and jellyfish are present. Locals swim year-round but tourists should avoid monsoon season unless you are an experienced ocean swimmer.
Are there cheaper places to stay in Inani?
A few guesthouses charge $20-30 per night, but they are inland and basic. If you are on a tight budget, day-trip from Cox's Bazar instead. Leave at 8 AM, spend the day at Inani, return by 6 PM. You miss the sunrise and sunset but save on accommodation.

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