Jacob Tower Bhola

Jacob Tower (Jacob Tower) or Charfashan Tower is the highest watch tower of subcontinent located in Charfashan of Bhola district . Built on the model of the Eiffel Tower, this watch tower with 16 floors can accommodate 50 people on each floor and 500 visitors in the entire tower. The modern Jacob Watch Tower has a transparent glass capsule lift with a capacity of 16 people in addition to stairs to the top for tourists. This 225 feet high tower is the most attractive and tallest tower in South East Asia.

The tower is made of full steel structure and can withstand earthquakes of magnitude 8. Transparent glass has been used around the tower. 17th floor has entertainment facilities. With the help of binoculars, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the tower's surroundings up to 100 square kilometers. Manpura Island, Char Kukri-Mukri Island, Dhalchar, Tarua beach, Bay of Bengal and Patuakhali high resolution around Bhola can be clearly observed through these binoculars. The tower has rest, first aid and food facilities.

Entry Fee : An entry fee of Tk 100 per person will be required to enter this tower managed by the municipal authorities.

From Dhaka's Sadarghat, Prince of Russel-4, Karnaphuli-4, New Sabbir 2 and 3 launches should be boarded at a convenient time and launch to get off at Bholar Ghosh's Hat Launch Terminal. The rent of these launch decks is 250 to 300 taka, single cabin rent is 900 to 1000 taka and double cabin rent is 1800 to 2200 taka. You can go to Charfashion Sadar by renting a motorcycle for 150 taka from the ghat or by riding a tempo for 70 to 80 taka.

There are some residential hotels of good quality in Char Fashion Upazila Sadar. Can stay in any one. Hotel Maruf on Lalmohan-Charfashion Road is comparatively better. Besides, there are Seba Hotel, Hotel Goldleaf, Hotel Fashion, Hotel Ali International etc. You can eat and drink at a local hotel.

Char Kukri Mukri , Manpura Island is notable among the popular tourist spots near Charfashan .