India /West Bengal /South 24 Parganas /Bakkhali

Bakkhali is a small beach town that is situated in the state of West Bengal. The place is known for its long stretches of empty and clean beaches. The beach extends for a length of around seven kilometers and it is a secluded tourist destination. The beach is generally empty and devoid of tourists, except during the peak tourist season. The hard sands of the beach are ideal for walking and cycling. It is also possible to drive along the shore. The entire length of the beach is lined with casuarinas trees. You can visit the crocodile breeding center that is located in the town and this is a popular tourist attraction. The place is open during the day and it is home to few species of deer. The temple of Banabibi is a local religious site and this can be accessed using a narrow path that passes through the casuarinas grove. There are a few fishing hamlets that are located in and around the place and these are worth visiting. You can opt for a boat ride in to the ocean. However this might not be a safe option. Jambu Dwip is a small island that is located nearby and this can be reached by boat.

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Category : Beach

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 743357

STD Code: 3210

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Bakkhali is seaside resort in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It is located on one of the many deltaic islands spread across southern Bengal. Most of the islands are part of the Sunderbans, barring a few at the fringes. Some of these are joined together with bridges over narrow creeks. This small island juts out into the vast expanse of the Bay of Bengal.It has a 7 km long beach stretching from Bakkhali to Frasergunj, a twin beach, with gently rolling waves. These are twin towns now forming one continuous locality. Casuarina trees line the beach. Except on an occasional holiday the beach is not crowded. Even if one part is crowded on a particular day, there will be plenty of barren pockets. A small stretch near Bakkhali has been lighted up. It is a hard beach suitable for cycling or even driving. One can take long walks.

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By Air : The nearest airport is situated in the city of Kolkata and if you are planning to travel by air, this is the most apt option. Kolkata has an international airport and it is one of the main ones in the country. Regular flight services are available from places such as Chennai, Guwahati, New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmadabad. Taxis are available from the airport to the town of Bakkhali. The minimum rate that they charge is Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : The nearest railway station is at Namkhana but has limited coneectivity. Howrah (125 km) is the popular rail head and is directly commented from all parts of the country. From here buses or taxis can be hired to reach Bakkhali.

By BUS : Buses are available from the city of Kolkata to Namkhana and they depart from the Esplanade Bus Terminus. From Namkhana, you have to opt for a ferry ride to cross the river and reach Bakkhali. Both government buses and private buses are available from the city of Kolkata and ticket prices vary according to the operator.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel ICON Heritage ; Bakkhali, 24 Parganas (South), Bakkhali, West Bengal 743357
; Ph – 099 32 877648 ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Amarabati Hotel ; National Highway 117, Bakkhali, West Bengal 743339 ; Ph – 097 32 619340 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Deepak ; National Highway 117, Bakkhali, 743339 ; Ph – 033 2464 0081 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• kamala dir hotel ;  National Highway 117, Bakkhali, West Bengal 743339 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Durga Pooja ; Venue:  Bakkhali ; Period :  March ; Details:  Durga Pooja is the most important festivals in Bakkhali. Other than this the Ujaan Festival takes place in the month of March and is a three day music and art festival that aims to bring together musicians, thinkers, activists and organisations working in varied fields and disciplines, from across the globe to highlight the impending crisis situation and help raise funds in aid of the people and ecology of the Sunderbans delta that is fast disappearing due to man made climate change.

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• Ambulance : 102

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