Bakkhali Beach - West Bengal - বাকখালী বেঅচ

Co-ordinates 21.807958, 88.291626 State West Bengal Nearby Stations Kumardhubi, Barakar Nearby Places Digha,kakdwip ,Kolkata Wikipedia Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakkhali Bakkhali Beach - West Bengal Reviews Mouthshut.com Other Langauge Names Hindi: बक्खाली पश्चिम Bengali: বাকখালী বেঅচ

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India is a beautiful country and is home to numerous tourist attractions, exotic locations, historical sites and beautiful beaches. There are many beaches in India located on the shores of Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. One of the popular beaches of India is Bakkhali Beach. It is located in West Bengal on the shores of Bay of Bengal, it is a beautiful beach to explore. The beach is located 80 km south of Diamond Harbor. Island of Jambudwip and Fraserganj are located close to this beach. Located in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal the beach is favorite among many foreign tourists. Each year millions of visitors visit the beach. At Bakkhali, the beach is long and sandy, the waves twinkling in the sunlight. Dense casuarina groves drape the beach. Red fiddler crabs march in line on the beach.

Bakkhali Beach also offers various water sport activities. Visitors coming here often spend their time by indulging themselves in water sport activities. Bakkhali is basically a small town which is believed to be discovered in the early twentieth century. Bakkhali is one place in West Bengal which is must to visit. The place is known for its deltaic islands and beautiful beach. The islands in Bakkhali are mainly part of the popular Sunderbans. Bakkhali Beach is 7 km long and offers wonderful view of rising and setting sun. taking a stroll along the beach is a wonderful thing to do. The beautiful sea waves and the soft sand will definitely soothe your mind and soul.

One of the main attractions of Bakkhali Beach is its Casurina trees which surround the whole beach. This tree gives a scenic appeal to the beach. The beach remains crowded especially during holiday season. Some of the portions of the beach are barren and are less visited. The scenic appeal and the beautiful Casurina trees are attracting more and more visitors to the beach

The winter months between October and February are a great time to visit Bakkhali.

It is so near Calcutta and yet so very different from the bustling metropolis that is Calcutta. Bakkhali is only 132 km from Calcutta. From Calcutta to Namkhana by bus (105 km.), then a short diversion by the ferry across the Hatania Doania river, and then another hour and a half bus journey to Bakkhali. En rout, there is Diamond Harbour (48 km from Calcutta) where there is a comfortable Tourist Lodge for accommodation.

How to Reach

By Rail

There is also a train service from Sealdah station upto Diamond Harbeur Namkhana is 58 km from diamond harbeur.

By Road

A three hour bus journey from calcutta to Namkhana, a ferry across the river Hatania Doania, and another bus journey for one and half hour to Bakkhali Between Calcutta and Namkhana there are CSTC buses an well as private bus. Departure : Esplanade (CSTC) 0700 hrs. Fare Rs. 13.50 Arrival : Namkhana 1100 hrs. Taxies are also available. Dhanbad is 50 km. from here.

Accommodation

For accommodation, there is a Tourist Lodge offering both double-bedded rooms and dormitories. Despite being isolated and having limited accommodation, it is very popular with the citizens of Calcutta. One can walk to the Frasergunj beach from Bakkhali.

Kumardhubi (10 km) and Barakar (12 km) are the nearest railway stations. Asansol Junction is about 35 km from , here . Regular bus services are available from Dhanbad and Maithon to this place.
Fraserganj has a beautiful beach and is only 2 km away from Bhakkali.