The Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf Marine Drive, often described as the paradise road along Bangladesh’s southern coast, transforms into a living poem during the monsoon. With towering hills on one side and the vast sea on the other, the beauty of this wide coastal road intensifies when rain arrives, giving rise to countless temporary waterfalls cascading down the hillsides, appearing only with the rains and disappearing as the monsoon bids farewell.
Now, with monsoon in full swing, streams of water are flowing ceaselessly from the mountain slopes, creating countless small and large waterfalls that captivate the hearts of visitors. Many tourists stop to admire the sight, while others step under the waterfalls to experience the incredible rush, creating memories they will carry long after the season ends. These temporary waterfalls are gifts of the monsoon, vanishing as the hills regain their dry and rugged form once the rains are gone.
“I’ve visited Cox’s Bazar many times, but I’ve never seen so many waterfalls along the Marine Drive,” said Farzana Haque, a tourist from Dhaka. “It’s a completely different experience, one that words can’t fully capture.”
Beyond these fleeting waterfalls, Cox’s Bazar’s year-round attraction, Himchari Waterfall, continues to draw visitors with its steady flow, offering a soothing natural retreat throughout the year. However, during the monsoon, even Himchari takes on a livelier and more spirited form, delighting visitors with its renewed vigour.
Locals claim that this season revitalises both sides of the Marine Drive, with the thunderous waves blending seamlessly with the gurgling sounds of hillside streams, resulting in an exquisite natural symphony.
Tourism stakeholders note that these monsoon waterfalls add a new dimension to the Cox’s Bazar experience. However, they emphasise the importance of safety, as descending under some of these waterfalls may not always be secure.
For those seeking a natural thrill in their lives, now is the perfect time to set out along the Marine Drive. This fleeting wonder is reserved for the monsoon alone, offering a rare glimpse of nature’s temporary yet mesmerizing artistry.
By Abdu Rashid Manik
Photo: Abdu Rashid Manik
