About 130 km away from busy chaotic city of Kolkata, a quiet, virgin seaside beach lies at Bakkhali. Famous for its virgin beach, cool breeze, beautiful sunrise, casuarina trees and quiet roar of Bay of Bengal, Bakkhali beach located on one of the many deltaic islands spread across Sunderbans regions in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. A walk through 7 km long white sandy Bakkhali beach from Bakkhali to twin beach Frasergunj is a unique experience. Do visit Henry’s Island and Watch Tower here. Watch tower provides a splendid view of the entire Sunderban area. A temple called Bishhalakshmi is at the end of the Bakkhali beach is must visit. Get away from all the hustle bustle life and spend a quiet and beautiful weekend here at Bakkhali.
Here’s a quick guide for you about Bakkhali:
Route:
- By Air: DumDum Airport in Kolkata is the nearest airport here. So, you have to come to Bakkhali from Kolkata either in train or in bus or in cars.
- By Train: Namkhana station is the nearest railway station in Bakkhali. There are regular train services from Sealdah to Namkhana. Take a rickshaw van from the station to ferry ghat where you need to cross a narrow creek in a boat. From there take a local bus to reach Bakkhali.
- By Road: Bakkhali 130 km away or 3.5 hours drive from Kolkata. There are regular bus services from Esplanade (Dharamtala). Private cars are also available in Kolkata to reach Bakkhali. The ride through Kona expressway is splendid one. For break journey, Namkhana and Diamond Harbour are two important stops. Take a local bus or trekker from there to reach Bakkhali sea resort. Note that from Namkhana car or bus has to cross the Hatania-Doania creek in a special ferry.
Nearest Railway Station – The nearest rail station is at Namkhana.
Nearest Bus Station – Bakkhali Bus stand (5 min walking distance from beach)
Nearest Airport – Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Dumdum)
ATM locations: ATM counters are not nearby and cash is the premium mode of payment here at Bakkhali, so carry sufficient cash.
Famous Places around the area: Do take a walk between twin beach of Bakkhali and Frasergunj. Take some time off to check beautiful Henry’s island, Bishhalakshmi temple, crocodile breeding centre and Jambu Dwip. Don’t forget to check the Watch tower, from there you can see a breathtaking view of Sundarbans.
Best time to visit: Although you can visit anytime here but try to avoid mid-summer.
Climate: Summer (26 °C to 41 °C) Winter (10 °C to 24 °C)
Local Famous Foods: Taste delicious Bengali foods along with sea foods. Try pomfret, hilsa and prawn. Do drink lots of coconut water and only drink mineral waters.
Local restaurants: Although most hotels have their own restaurants, but if you want to taste outside, then try hotel New Parijat, Frazargunj Indian Hotel and of course restaurant at Henry island. There are few road side outlets too lunch and dinner. They too serve delicious mouthwatering foods.
Nearest Hospitals/Nursing homes:
For immediate medical assistance contact Dwarik Nagar hospital in Namkhana – 03210-226285. For emergency medicines contact Ashutosh Medicine, Namkhana: 9932649207 (24 Hours Open), For ambulance service in Bakkhali you need to call, Namkhana Ambulance service (phone: 9932649207). Also there is a local health centre in Frezargunj. You will get medical assistance in Diamond harbor too.
Hotel name/address/phone number/Tariff
Bakkhali Tourist Lodge – (03210) 225260, 97325 10150
Hotel Swastha – 22145600 (Extn-4511)
Hotel Deepak – 03210 225277, 9732604833
Sagar Belay Guest House, Frezerganj – 033 24535817, 9231549732
There are 3 guest houses on Henry Island. Pls contact State Fisheries Development Corporation for advance booking. Bikash Bhavan ph.+91 33 2337 6470
Ananya Hotel ph. +90150 7528/9836080770
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