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Practical, sourced articles to help you plan a trip to the Bakkhali coast.

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Aerial view of the long sandy shoreline at Bakkhali with people wading in turquoise water
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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.

The beach at Henry's Island near Bakkhali
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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.

Red crabs on the sand at Henry's Island
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Exploring Henry's Island

A tunnel of trees, wooden bridges over the creeks, a watchtower and a beach full of red crabs, just beyond Bakkhali.

Sunset over the wet sand at Bakkhali beach
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The Best Time to Visit Bakkhali

A month-by-month look at Bakkhali's seasons: the comfortable winter, the hot pre-monsoon and the rough monsoon sea.

Fishing trawlers at Fraserganj fishing harbour
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Things to Do in Bakkhali

Beach walks, sunsets, red crabs, a working fishing harbour, seafood and a boat ride past an island you cannot land on.

Plan your journey to the coast

Routes from Kolkata, the best months to visit and practical safety advice, all on one page.

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