Maheskhali

An island off the coast of Cox's Bazar. It is 268 square kilometers. Through the centre of the island and along the eastern coast procession rises a choice of low hills, 300 feet high; but the beach to the west and north is a low-lying treat, fringed by mangrove jungle. In the hills on the coast is built the shrine of Adinath, dedicated to Siva. By its side on the same hill is Buddhist Pagoda.