Bakkhali:
Surrounded by virgin white sand beaches full of red crabs and dense mangrove forest, Bakkhali is a seaside hamlet in the South 24 Parganas district of the state West Bengal. The entire place is situated in the Ganges delta. The delta has numerous channels and islands like Henry Island, Sagar Island, Frederick Island and Fraserganj island.
If you want to spend a few days amidst nature in peace, you should start preparing your travel itinerary for Bakkhali trip.
Tourist Attractions of Bakkhali:
Henry’s Island – Kiran Sea Beach
Bakkhali Watch Tower
Fishing Harbour
Jambu Dweep Tour
Kargil Sea Beach
Fraserganj
Bakkhali Lakkhipur Eco Park & AC Tent
Kalisthan Laljung Beach – For watching Red Crabs
Bakkhali Sea Beach
How To Go Bakkhali:
By Car:
• Take NH12 from KOLKATA
• Approx. distance 130 KM
• Expected Travel Time 4 Hrs – 4:30 Hrs
By Bus:
• Take WBTC bus
• HABRA – BAKKHALI : Dep Time – 7.50 AM, Cost of Ticket: Rs.102
• Kolkata - Namkhana ferry ghat – Bakkhali: Dep Time – 6.30 AM, Cost of Ticket: Rs.255
• Private Bus: Operates at regular intervals from Esplanade
By Train:
• Nearest Station NAMKHANA
• Take NAMKHANA Local From SEALDAH Station via LAKSHMIKANTAPUR
• Train Time: (as on Jan’25): Option 1:Sealdah 13:20; Namkhana 15:55 | Option 2:Sealdah 21:30; Namkhana 00:06
• Train Search Suggestions: Search Separately from Sealdah to Lakshmikantapur & From Lakshmikantapur To Namkhana
• Cost of Ticket: Rs.25
• Take Auto Rikshaw from Namkhana station
• Sharing per head cost: Approx. Rs.40
• Auto Reserve Cost: Approx. Rs.350
Toto & Guide For Bakkhali Sight Seeing:
Name & Contact Number: Mr.Safiruddin, Mob: 7318604645
Where Did I Stay in Bakkhali: (
wbtdcl.wbtourismgov.in/home)
Balutot Tourism Property, WBTDCL
Room Rent For “AC Standard Double Bedded Room (at Old Wing): Rs.3400+GST
Room Rent For “AC Standard Double Bedded Room (at New Wing): Rs.3700+GST
Places To Stay Near Henry’s Island: (Booking:
wbsfdcltd.com)
Mangrove Guest House Complex: Booking:
Sundari Guest House Complex:
Private Hotels in Bakkhali Near Sea Beach:
Sahana Tourist Lodge: Mob-6290367166, 8100193436
Hotel Sonar Bangla: Mob-9734990934,9609120682
Hotel Bakkhali: Mob-8389981523, 8159056151
Swarna Bishnu Awasan: Mob-7076807988, 7063215015
Hotel Nilshi: Mob-9800500345, 7908124128
Hotel Banoshree: Mob-9609304937,8695441813
Hotel Aponjon: Mob-9732603247, 7384468855
Hotel Triva: Mob-9732571461
Hotel Pinki: Mob-9732758903,8927433462
Hotel Moumita: Mob-8001026938, 9064650565
Hotel Sundaram: Mob-9547208388,9547208339
Hotel Rainbow: Mob-9733554316,8436565401
Hotel Seaview: Mob-9732828266
Ma Hotel & Resturent: Mob-8535847700
Hotel Dibni: Mob-9635015813, 9339887618, 9836252676
Sun Shine Inn Hotel: Mob-8777057146,9874781583,7003696847
Hotel Gitanjali: Mob-9830445936
Hotel Triva: Mob-9732571461
Jayguru Abason: Mob-8016314181
New Parijat Boudi Hotel: Mob-9382284040
Sagar Samrat Hotel: Mob-8016975873
Paritosh Hotel & Resturent: Mob-7029040207
Hotel Ajmira: Mob-8536849390,8927965194