Places to visit in Bakkhali
The beach, the mangroves, the harbour, an island at sea and a village temple, all within a short drive.
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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.
Explore moreFind your way around the coast
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Plan your journey to the coast
Routes from Kolkata, the best months to visit and practical safety advice, all on one page.