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.
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Travel stories & guides
Practical, sourced articles to help you plan a trip to the Bakkhali coast.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Weekend in Bakkhali: A Two-Day Plan
A relaxed two-day itinerary from Kolkata covering the beach, Henry's Island and the Fraserganj harbour.
Your coastal escape starts here
Routes from Kolkata, live tides, the best months to visit and practical safety advice.