Description

A seaside hamlet, Bakkhali is situated on one of the innumerable deltaic islands spread across the southern Bengal. Most of the islands are a part of the mystical Sunderbans and Bakkhali is also one of them. The place derived its name from 'bak' or red-beaked seagull. The wide long beach of Bakkhali of 7km stretches from Bakkhali to Frazergunj. The mangrove forest near the beaches is also a tourist attraction. Catch the stunning views of the sea merging into the land in Bakkhali!

Duration

Distance: 140km from Kolkata.
Time: 4.5 hours by car and 5 hours by train from Kolkata.

Best Time to Visit

A visit in the month of July will greet you with a cloudy and a windy weather by the beach. You may experience little rain too as the Monsoon approaches Bengal during that time.
You should also consider visiting Bakkhali between November and February to enjoy the beach even better.

Hotel Range

800/- to 2000/- per night.

Tips

Do not forget to visit the Henry's Island and Jambu Dwip nearby.
Visit the Crocodile breeding Centre, the only one crocodile reservation park in the Bengal
A full-moon night in Bakkhali can be very thrilling.
Try the seafood. Enjoy the seafood at the restaurants by the beach. Sip on a cup of hot pipping tea and enjoy the cool breeze of Bakkhali.