Sightseeing
Bakkhali Beach
Located at the most deltaic island of southern Bengal, Bakkhali Sea beach is a crescent-shaped beach. Stretching 8 km from Bakkhali to Fraserganj, this beach is one among the most serene beach with a long coastline in Bengal. A spot with a beautiful sunrise, the beach is a go-to place for picnics and leisure walks. The Bishhalakshmi temple at the end of the Bakkhali beach is worth a visit. The distance is 126 km from Kolkata.
Fraserganj
The area of Fraserganj is popular because of some ancient history. Lord Fraser, a British Official resided in this area. He was so mesmerized by the place that he decided to build it up, but the construction he undertook never got completed, owing to the sea. You can see the windmills in Fraserganj that serve as a power generating location.
Henry’s Island
Henry's Island is a serene island near the village of Bakkhali. The name, Henry's Island, is derived from a British explorer who arrived on the island back in the 19th century. Sunrises and sunsets should never be missed here, and you can stroll across the beach all day long. Fraserganj is located 7 km from Bakkhali beach.
Jambu Dwip
Another very beautiful and elusive spot in Bakkhali, Jambu Dwip is an independent island, 8 km off the main coast. The island is uninhabited and submerges in water for few months of the year. Jambu Dwip is located 22 km from Bakkhali beach.
Bishhalakshmi Temple
Bishhalaxmi Temple is a little known Hindu Temple on Bakkhali Beach. The small and quaint place is yet another example of the peaceful yet stunning beauty Bakkhali seems to be full off.
Crocodile Breeding Centre
The Crocodile Park in Bakkhali is the only crocodile reservation park in West Bengal and one of the few in the world. Bakkhali Breeding centre has a huge collection of crocodiles, with a variant in almost every stage of life from the birth to old age
