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Explore the Bakkhali Beach



Bakkhali is on one of the many islands spread across southern Bengal and a popular sea beach. There is a 8 km long beach stretching from Bakkhali to Frasergunj with gently rolling waves. These are twin towns now forming one continuous locality. It is a hard beach suitable for cycling or even driving. One can take long walks along the Beach. Bakkhali is 122 km by road from Esplanade, Kolkata. The road runs through Diamond Harbour and Kakdwip to Namkhana. Until recently Bakkhali was a isolated island connected by ferry but recently a connecting bridge over Hatania Datania river was built which now directly connects Bakkhali to mainland India. You can take a trip to Henry's Island and Watch Tower. From the watch tower you can view the entire Sunderban area. It is a splendid view. On one side you can see the Bakkhali Beach in the far distance and on all the other side the green expanses of Sundarban. Have a walk to the beach which goes through a stretch of mangrove jungle. You can also pay a visit to a small island, Jammu Deep, amidst the sea where you have to travel via boat in high waves from the Benfish Harbour, the boat ride is just thrilling on arrival you will be delighted to see the beach full with Red Crabs its really a nice view. There Crocodile Park and Mangrove forest just beside the Bakkhali Bus Stop.
Combined Sundarban And Bakkhali Tour Packages

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Trip Overview
Experience the best of Bakkhali beach and the Sunderbans Mangrove Forest all in one tour. Bakkhali beach is a beach destination in southern West Bengal which is gaining popularity after the Island was connected to mainland by bridge. Most people do not realize that Bakkhali is a beautiful part of Sunderban forest located on the western end of the biggest mangrove forest which is spread across South Bengal and Bangaladesh. This tour can be completed in 1 Night 2 Days or 2 Nights & 3 Days depending on the time you have. Also there are options of adding both Gangasagar & Mousuni Island In this tip and customize it to your desire and interest.

Brief Itinerary: 1 Night 2 Days

Day 1: 7:00 AM Departure from Kolkata after breakfast at kolkata hotel and drive through outskirts of kolkata and then through the countryside and reach Bakkhali by 11 am. Check in at Hotel. Have your Lunch and go for Beach activity then reach back at hotel by evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: 6:00 AM Start for Namkhana enroute stop at Frazergunge and drive to the jetty where the boat will be waiting for you to take you to Sundarban Mangrove forests. Breakfast and Lunch on the boat will be served for this tour. We will Visit the narrow creeks for sightings and visit the Bhagabatpur crocodile park and watch tower. We will end the cruise by 5 pm and reach the jetty ghat. Then drive back to kolkata.



Brief Itinerary: 2 Night 3 Days

Day 1: 5:00 AM Departure from Kolkata hotel and drive through outskirts of Kolkata and then through the countryside and reach Namkhana Lot 8. Cross over to Kachuberia and proceed to Gangasagar. After your activity in Gangasagar return to Lot 8 from where we proceed to Bakkhali and Check In at hotel. Overnight at Bakkhali.

Day 2: After breakfast go for sea beach activity and return to hotel for lunch. Afternoon 3 pm leave for Frazergunge, Henry Island Tour and return to hotel by evening. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: 7:00 AM Start for Namkhana drive to the jetty where the boat will be waiting for you to take you to Sundarban Mangrove forests. Breakfast and Lunch on the boat will be served for this tour. We will Visit the narrow creeks for sightings and visit the Bhagabatpur crocodile park and watch tower. We will end the cruise by 5 pm and reach the jetty ghat. Then drive back to kolk ...

News Release: Explore the Bakkhali Beach
Submitted on: September 14, 2020 01:40:21 PM
Submitted by: Nirmalya Bose
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