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Beach walks
Walk the firm sand from Bakkhali towards Fraserganj. At low tide the beach is at its widest.
Watch the incoming tide: on a flat beach it advances quickly.
West Bengal, IndiaDiscover Bakkhali
Where the Ocean Whispers and Nature Welcomes You.
Explore pristine beaches, discover hidden coastal destinations and experience the natural beauty of Bakkhali, West Bengal.
The destination
A quiet edge of the Sundarbans delta, two hours of sea air from the city
Bakkhali sits where the Ganges delta meets the Bay of Bengal. An 8 km beach runs on to Fraserganj, mangroves crowd the creeks of Henry's Island, and fishing boats work the water beyond the surf.
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All attractionsFive places that make the coast
The main beachBakkhali Beach
A wide, gently shelving beach on the Bay of Bengal, part of an 8 km stretch of sand that runs on to Fraserganj.
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Mangroves & red crabsHenry's Island
A quiet island beach near Bakkhali, reached through a tunnel of trees, with a watchtower, mangroves and red crabs on the sand.
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Harbour & historyFraserganj
Bakkhali's twin village, with a government fishing harbour, a wind farm and the ruins of Sir Andrew Fraser's old house.
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Island at sea · no landingJambudwip
A forested island about 8 km south-west of Bakkhali. Visitors may not land, but boats from Fraserganj circle it.
Explore more Local place of worshipBishalakshmi Temple
A temple to the goddess Bishalakshmi (also spelled Bishalakshi) in Bakkhali, visited by local devotees and travellers.
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All experiencesSlow days by the sea
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Sunset watching
Stay on the beach for the last hour of light, when the sky and wet sand glow.
Visibility depends on cloud and haze, especially in the monsoon.
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Photography
Red crabs, fishing boats, mangroves and long reflections on wet sand reward patient photographers.
Drones need permission under Indian rules; ask before photographing people.
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Local seafood
Try Bengali fish curry, prawns and crab cooked the coastal way, served with rice.
Ask the price first when seafood is sold by weight.
Fishing boats, a silver sea, and a horizon that seems to go on for ever.Filmed off Bakkhali · our own drone footage
Interactive map
Find your way around the coast
Tap a place to fly to it on the map. Pins use coordinates published on Wikipedia; map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Bishalakshmi Temple has no pin because we could not verify its exact position. Ask locally for directions.
Food & local flavour
Fresh from the boats to the plate
Coastal Bengali cooking is built on fish, rice and mustard. Try a light fish curry, prawns in coconut gravy, crab, or fish steamed in a banana leaf.
Gallery
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Travel stories
All articlesRead before you go
The Complete Bakkhali Travel Guide
Where Bakkhali is, how to get there, what to see, when to go and how to stay safe: everything for a first visit in one place.
Best Places to Visit in and around Bakkhali
Five places that make a Bakkhali trip, from the main beach to Henry's Island, the Fraserganj harbour and the island you can only see from a boat.
Kolkata to Bakkhali: Road, Rail and Bus
The route along NH 12, the Namkhana bridge, local trains from Sealdah and practical tips for the journey to the coast.
Plan your journey to the coast
Routes from Kolkata, the best months to visit and practical safety advice, all on one page.