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Highlights
Enjoy the beach life of Bakkhali and
Frasergunj. Soak in the sun and the cool sea breeze, dip your feet in the
water, collect shells, and watch the sunrises. Go for walks, cycle rides or car
rides along the seaside.
Take an exciting ride in a ? bhut-bhuti?
or motorised country boat from Frasergunj harbour to Jambu Dwip, a small, forested island out in the sea. This two-hour
ride can be a thrilling experience indeed.
Drive
or walk down to Henry's Island which
is a picturesque picnic spot, half a kilometre away. The West
Bengal government has planted various trees here and also set up a
fisheries project
Bakkhali
is an idyllic beach destination located on one of the many small islands spread
across the Hooghly delta. Jutting out in to the
Bay of Bengal, it is a spectacular seaside
location with panoramic views and a fresh un-polluted ambience. Bakkhali is
only 132 km from Kolkata and can be reached from the city by road, or by train,
after which one has to take a ferry crossing to reach the island. The motorable
road runs through Diamond
Harbour and Kakdwip to
Namkhana, where the car or bus has to be transported across the Hatania-Doania
creek in a special ferry. The beach at Bakkhali is an un-interrupted 7-km
stretch going right up to another favourite beach, Frasergunj. In fact the two
are treated as twin-locations sharing the same tourism infrastructure. The hard
and compact sand is excellent for cycling or even driving, and is lined by
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Bakkhali - Quick Facts, Airport, Best time to visit |
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| Quick Facts |
Getting There |
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West-Bengal |
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South 24 Parganas |
| Coordinates |
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21°33'41 |
| Official language(s) |
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Bengali, English and Hindi |
| Bakkhali Climate / Weather |
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Summers: 22 - 36° C; Winters: 10 - 28° C |
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| Nearest Airport |
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Kolkata |
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| Nearest Train Stations |
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Keronjia, Namkhana |
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| Main Road Highways |
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NH 117 |
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| Best time to visit |
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| October to April |
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