subject: Beach Holidays In Bakholi,west Bengal,india [print this page] Bakkhali boasts of a beautiful casuarinas tree lined white sand beachfront. When you are in Bakkhali, sit quietly on the beach with your
beloved and enjoy the various moods of the sea. Catch a fantastic sunset in Bakkhali it will be a special memory for ever. For couples on their honeymoon, Bakkhali promises oodles of privacy and romance.
Shopping
There is not much to shop around in Bakkhali. Hyderabadi sea shells and pearls are sold at the small shops by the road.
Night Out
Most hotels have their own restaurants that offer fairly good food. if you want to explore more eating joints then hotel New Parijat offers all sorts of fishes like the pomfret, hilsa, prawn and the standard rui and katla at moderate prices. Also if you want to buy your own fish and crab to
get cooked, head towards Frazargunj Indian Hotel. The young men here are very cooperative and will provide you with the services with a smiling face. They also serve many varieties with wonderful tastes and reasonable price.
Activities
In Bakkhali, enjoy long refreshing walks in the surrounding forests. Honeymoon couples will enjoy the solitude in Bakkhali. Spend some time observing the rhythms of daily life in the villages near Bakkhali that is if you can tear yourself away from the beach.
Sights
The walk over the beach from Bakkhali to Frasergunj is out-of-the-world experience. The rickshaw van is the only transport available locally. On these rickshaw vans you can take a trip for Henry''s Island, Watch Tower, and etc. In this rickshaw van trip, you will be moving through
the beautiful village sides. Once you reach the watch tower you will run short of words to talk since from there you can view the entire Sunderban area. It is a splendid view. On one side you can see the Bakkhali Beach at a far distance and on all the other sides the green of Sundarban. It is cheap and since one has plenty of time, the ride can be enjoyable but do not expect much. A temple called Bishhalakshmi is at the end of the Bakkhali main beach is worth seeing. The pandit ji is quite different there as he won''t allow you in the temple. He has his own rules. God only knows what rules have his men set.
How to get there by Air
The nearest airport is at Dum Dum in northern Kolkata.
How to get there by Rail
The nearest rail station is at Namkhana.
How to get there by Bus
Going to Bakkhali is an adventure in itself drive or take a bus from Kolkata to Namkhana, and then take the ferry across the river Hatania Doania, and drive or bus it to Bakkhali.
Best time to Visit
The winter months between October and February are a great time to visit Bakkhali.
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There are a few private hotels and tourist lodges here catering mostly to budget travelers.
Nearby Places
Fraserganj has a beautiful beach and is only 2 kms away from Bakkhali. Henrys Island consists of water bodies and Brakish water ponds. There are also stretches of forests with 40 different kinds of species of Shrubs and trees unique to the Sun Durbans.
