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Bakkhali Beach

Bakkhali beach is a popular tourist spot. It is located at a distance of 130 km from Kolkata. The
high rolling waves, pine forests, red crabs all make Bakkhali an ideal spot for weekend tour. You
can see Crocodile Project and Deer park. Some of the other sightseeings near Bakkhali are
Henry's Island, Jambu Dwip, Sagar Island and Fraserganj. The town of Fraserganj is named after
Andrew Fraser who in the 1900s tried to build the area into a resort but he couldnt do that as
the waves frequently washed the constructions.
HOW TO REACH
You can catch local train from Sealdah and reach Kakdwip via Laxmikantapur. Then you have to
go to Namkhana from Kakdwip. At Namkhana you have to cross a river and then you can get bus
or trekker to reach Bakkhali 25 km from here.

ACCOMMODATION
WBTDC Bakkhali Tourist Lodge, Tel: (03210) 225260, Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 1800.
Hotel Ananya, Tel: 9433253460. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 700-1200.
Hotel Sangam, Tel: (03210) 225502. Tariff - Double Bed Rs. 500-1200.
Hotel Sea View. Tel: (03210) 225282. Tariff - Double bed Rs. 350.
Hotel Dolphin. Tariff - Double bed Rs. 400-1200.
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