Bakkhali a place situated in the Parganas district of Indian state of West Bengal. The average temperature during the summer season is 37⁰ C and in winter, the average temperature is 30⁰ C.  The geographical coordinates this place are 21.563267⁰ N and 88.259439⁰ E.

Bakkhali is one of the islands in West Bengal. The beach stretches to about 8 km. Bakkhali and Frasergunj are called as twin beaches with sea creating waves, rolling gently towards the shore. The beach is filled with Casuarina trees.

History of Bakkhali

Bakkhali was discovered in the 20th century, by Sir Andrew Fraser who was the then Lt. Governor of Bengal during the year 1903 to 1908.  A small town in Bakkhali was named Frasergunj after him. A house stands ignored near the beach of Bakkhali which once happened to be the house where Fraser lived. Locals mentions about a shipwreck that took place near Bakkhali in which Fraser survived and was taken care by a woman residing near the beach. He was very much emotionally attached to the woman. When his wife knew about his attachment with the woman, she ordered the British troops to shot the local woman who saved his life.

People & Culture in Bakkhali

Bakkhali place offers a rich and diverse culture. People from all religion, caste and sect reside in and around Bakkhali. Bengali, Hindi, English are the languages known by the people, with Bengali being the local language.

Various festivals are celebrated with great prompt with Holi and Navratri being the two main festivals.

Fishing is the main occupation of the locals residing in Bakkhali. Bakkhali being a coastal region of West Bengal has numerous salt pans.

Food and Shopping in Bakkhali

The staple diet of Bengalis is fish, vegetable and rice. A normal breakfast could consist of milk and rice flakes eaten with fluffy pancakes made of wheat and boiled mashed potatoes. Lunch would consist of rice and dal with veggies, fresh salad, fish and meat.

Bengalis adore a variety sweets made of milk and sugar.  Rosogulla, Sandesh are some of the famous sweets.

Tourist Places in Bakkhali

Driving through the route connecting Diamond Harbor to Bakkhali provides a wonderful experience. One can come across many small creeks on the route. Doania Hatania creek located at Namkhana is the only creek without bridge. Here a ferry is used to connect between the two sides.

Some of the places of interest at Bakkhali are:

• Bishhalakshmi Temple
• Banabibi Temple
• Bakkhali Watch Tower
• Jambu Dwip
• Henry’s Island
• Sagar Island

Crocodile farm is another famous center among the tourists. Few species of deer can also be seen in Bakkhali.

Means of Commutation to Bakkhali

Bakkhali is well connected to rest of the places within India by Road, Rail and Airways.

Buses and rickshaw vans are the modes of transport within the city limits.

The distance Bakkhali from various cities, via road, in the state of Bengal and the cities from neighboring are given below

• Kolkata is located at a distance of 130 km
• Mumbai is located at a distance of 1636 km
• Delhi is located at a distance of 1586 km
• Shillong is located at a distance of 843 km
• Agartala is located at a distance of 630 km

Howrah railway station located 130 km from Bakkhali connects the town to the rest of the places in India.

The Kolkata Airport located at a distance of 120 km from Bakkhali connects the town to the rest of the world. Regular flights are available from other cities in India.

Accommodation Options at Bakkhali

There are plenty of hotels and resorts in and around Bakkhali. The hotel boasts of world class amenities. Some hotels provide free internet and breakfast services. There are massage parlors and spas in some of the resorts. One can enjoy such facilities at a reasonable price in order to rejuvenate themselves. Some of the prominent hotels in Bakkhali are mentioned below:

• Hotel Deepak
• Bay View Tourist Lodge
• Hotel Dolphin
• Bakkhali Tourist Lodge
• Amarabati Hotel
• Sagar Belay Guest House
• Balaka Hotel
• Joyguru Abasan Lodge
• Sahana Tourist Lodge
• Sundari Rest House
• Hotel Indrakanan
• Hotel Sea View
• Ananya Hotel
• Narayani Lodge
• Mangrove Rest House

The post Bakkhali Tourism (2019) – Top Places to Visit in Bakkhali, West Bengal, India appeared first on MustVisitPlace.com.

Haldia is a city municipality of Purba Medinipur of West Bengal State located about 50 Kms southwest of Calcutta / Kolkata. It is an industrial belt and has become a major river port. It is referred to as one of the fine tourists spot of India and it is known for making one to feel both spirituality and mysticism of Mother Nature. It’s one in a life time experience for tourists to feel the cool breeze alongside of the coastline and the color changing ripples of the river according to the sunlight. In addition, Haldia is a beautiful tourist spot for wonderful sunrise and sunset.

Haldia is also a industrial tourist spot as it contains good number of famed industries like Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) and Haldia Petrochemicals. It is also a town for few technological institutes.

Geography and Climate of Haldia

Haldia is located at 22.03° N 88.06° E, 8 meters elevation from the mean level of sea.

The climate is moderate with temperature ranging from 7 degree Celsius to 22 degree Celsius. Summer is very hot usually with temperature ranging from 24 degree Celsius to that of 39 degree Celsius and the winter is very chilly and ‘Haldia Utsav’ is held during winter. Rainfall is influenced by monsoons and occurs from May to September.

People, Food and Culture of Haldia

The people of the Haldia follow mixed food culture that includes both north as well as south Indian food. While the natives follow the Bengali food, the migrants for employment purpose consume other food styles like south Indian.

Major Tourist Attractions in and around Haldia

• Haldia Port

The best port to be visited by tourist as it gives them the opportunity to view arrival and departures of ships and understand how the trade happens via sea route.

• Kukrahati

It is located alongside of the famous river ‘Hoogly’ and is the entrance for the Haldia city.

• Haldia Dock

Just like Haldia Port,  this dock provides the tourists a very good chance to see and make out activities related to ship loading and unloading.

• Smriti Soudha

As the name itself indicates, it is the building with collection of various things related to freedom struggle like paintings, photographs and so on.

• Balughat River Sunset Point

One of the best tourist spots for enjoying the sunrise and sunset alongside of one of the very calm beach.

• Haldia Bhavan

Developed and maintained by the Haldia Development Authority(HAD), this building provides the tourists one of the best luxurious guest houses in Haldia. Spreading over 5 acres, it provides sights of the ships from its terrace.

Reaching Haldia

Haldia has very good transportation and connectivity with its surrounding parts. From Kolkata is connected by both Bus and Train and it takes about 3.5 Hrs to reach Haldia from Kolkata both by buses and trains. Local transportation including cars, bikes and jeeps form the major transportation facilities.

The main routes of journey to reach Haldia are mentioned below.

1. As Haldia doesn’t has its own airport, you need to travel Kolkata first by Air and then reach Haldia either by bus or train.
2. Kolkata-Amtala-Royachak-Kukrahati-Haldia (Bus Route)
3. Howrah-Mecheda-Haldia ( By Train)
4. Howrah-Haldia (By Train)

Best time to visit Haldia

Haldia is blessed with moderate climate and is good for tourism for all around the year, but one will enjoy his/her visit during the time of Spring as it is the best time to visit Haldia.

Tourist Accommodations in Haldia

Being a coastal and industrial town in addition to tourist place, Haldia has very good facilities for accommodating tourists. The following are some of the few best accommodations for tourists in Haldia.

• Golden Retreat
• Classic Inn Hotel
• Dreamland Hotel
• East Coast Hotel
• Royal Harbor Hotel
• Tripty Hotel
• Millennium Inn Hotel
• Haldia Regency Hotel
• Landmark Plaza Hotel
• Asoxa Lodge

The post Best Places to Visit in Haldia, West Bengal, India appeared first on MustVisitPlace.com.