Bakkhali 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.
There is a 7 km long beach stretching from Bakkhali
to Frasergunj with gently rolling waves. These are twin towns now
forming one continuous locality. Except on an occasional holiday the beach is
not crowded. 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.“A beach to yourself” is how one would describe Bakkhali. Close to Sunderbans, it is a halcyon getaway in itself. Away from the hustle bustle of the main city.
Bakkhali comes across as a treat to its visitors. It is lined with casuarinas and one can take advantage of a mystic sunset here. Being one of the most secluded white sand beaches in India.
This is basically a beach town, and there are spectacular views that one can expect to find here. Bakkhali is one of the best getaway place from Kolkata. The sea waves of the Bay of Bengal are something that can offer unique experiences to the tourists.
This is considered to be the perfect place for relaxing,
especially during the summers. Apart from that, monsoon is also a
wonderful time to visit this place.
How to Reach
By Bus – One needs to cover a distance of
125 km to travel to Bakkhali from Kolkata. Travellers can get into any
one Kolkata to Bakkhali bus operated by the West Bengal Surface
Transport Corporation (WBSTC) which starts from Dharmatala in Kolkata at 7 am,
8 am and 2 pm, taking about 5 hours of travel time.
By Train – Kolkata to Bakkhali
train starts from Kolkata Sealdah station and stops at Namkhana Station
from which one needs to hire a van to Ferry Ghat alternated by van and bus
journeys, all which take about 4 hours of journey time.
By Road – Kolkata to Bakkhali
distance is only about 125 kilometres. This means that Kolkata to
Bakkhali by road travel is very easy as the roads are very open and not
congested at all. Travelling from Kolkata to Bakkhali by car takes
just about 4 hours.
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