Bakkhali

132 km form Kolkata

Drive down till Namkhana after which the car will need to be ferried across the Hatania-Doania creek. This seaside resort has an 8 km long beach that stretches till Frasergunj. While here, don’t miss the experience of travelling by a motorised boat to Jambu Dwip, a reserved forest island. It is a 40 minute boat ride from the Frazerganj Fishing Harbour. Another attraction is the Watch Tower from where you can see the entire forest of the Sundarbans and the crocodile park. You can also visit the Bishhalakshmi temple. If you have a car then you can drive to Henry’s Island known for its mangroves and wildlife. It is just 10 minutes away and the Fisheries Department of West Bengal lodges offers accommodation.