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goutammitra Says: Staying in a secluded beach has many advantages like you are not being hurried by anything. Not even by hotel staffer who will force you to have early dinner and then go to relax. Since this is a guest house you have the liberty to relax at your will. You get plenty of tme...
goutammitra Says: These pictures are perfect examples of how you unwind at the beach!
Activity At Jammu Dweep or Jammu Island.
goutammitra Says: As said in earlier tip, there is nothing to do but to leave yourself in the lap of mother nature! My every penny is well recovered just by watching my littleone swimming, running enjoying on the beach. I hardly get to chance to see her enjoying and growing in Calcutta! I...
Visit to Jammu Dweep or Island!
goutammitra Says: While in Fraserganj or Bakkhali there is not much things to do relaxing, not attending mobile phones, swimming, walking, or just watch the nature. Those who want to add little spice in their seclusion may take half day trip to "Jammu Dweep" or Jammu Island in the mouth of...
Walking thru' the Mangrove Forest without fear!
goutammitra Says: If you are staying near the beach, what could be better option than walking to the beach thru' the mangrove forest conssting Sundari and other trees. the beach at Henry's Island is a virgin one. Since, it's approach road ends near about 1.5km aroundf the guest house of the...
goutammitra Says: This is the beach where we prefered to stay. This beach is at Henry's Island, where State Fisheries dept has breeding, cultivation centre of varous fishes, prawns etc. You have to walk a while thru' mangrove forest to reach this place. Ths place mostly remains calm and quite...
goutammitra Says: ONLY ONE THING YOU ARE EXPECTED TO DO AT BAKKHALI, RELAXING AT THE SEA BEACH APART FROM BATHING.
Hotel Bay View.: Bakkhali's Better Hotels
goutammitra Says: As I have mentioned in my earlier tips that the place Bakkhali lacks proper touristy hotels with professional service. This hotel too is no exception, though it is large, modern with all amenities but lacks total professionalism. Advance booking is a pain in itself, the...
MANGROVE TOURIST COMPLEX: HENRY ISLAND,BAKLHAI,FRASERGANJ
saptak Says: the Henry Island tourist complex is very shabbily maintained.I went on 23rd January 2010 and there was no WATER,NO ELECTIRICITY,NO Proper food at the MANGROVE TOURIST COMPLEX.The room i stayed was VIP ROOM.Although they charged 1000 bucks per night but it was very...
Sundari ( Named after Sundari Tree): State Fisheries Guest House
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Roadside Eating Joints: Please Explore: DON'T MISS THE FRESH SEAFOOD.
goutammitra Says: BAKKHALI HAS MANY HOTELS AND BARS WHERE YOU GET THE FOOD OF YOUR CHOICE. BUT IT MAY NOT BE OF GOOD STANDARD. BUT THERE ARE SMALL ROAD SIDE JOINTS WHERE YOU WILL GET FISH OF YOUR CHOICE. YOU CAN SELECT THE FISH OF YOUR CHOICE AND IT WILL BE FRIED/ COOKED BEFORE YOU.GOES DOWN...
Restaurant da Bay of Bengal.: HAVE YOU TRIED THIS?
goutammitra Says: Many people do this and are doing everyday. But I felt it should get a name. We drove down to Diamond Harbour with friends and spend the day on the bank of the Ganges. It was real fun. There are no organised restaurant near the Ganges so we ordered a local restaurant to send...
It's better to have your own vehicle.
goutammitra Says: To reach Frasergaj/ Bakkhali you can travel by road( 140KMs) or take EMU train upto Namkhana port then cross the Ferry ( see picture) and then by bus to Fraserganj 23KMs. But it will be better if have own vehicle or take a car taxi from Kolkata as hiring a taxi at the island...
THE ONLY WAY TO REACH BAKKHALI IS BY ROAD.
goutammitra Says: BAKKHALI IS 132 KMS ROAD DRIVE FROM THE CITY OF KOLKATA. LOCAL TRAINS ARE ALSO THERE BUT UPTO NAMKHANA, ABOUT 30KMS BEFORE. BUT THE TOURIST TRAVEL ONLY BY BUS OR CAR. THE ROAD UP TO NAMKHANA IS GOOD BUT NOT WELL MAINTAINED. THOUGH UPTO DIAMOND HARBOUR THE ROAD IS THE PART OF...
West Bengal Fishries Dev. Corpn.: Buying Farm Fresh Fish.
goutammitra Says: There is nothing to buy except fish at Fraserganj. We stayed at the West Bengal Fisheries guest house with lots of fishing ponds around ( see picture). Many varieties of fishes are cultivated there. The best among them is Prawns ( It has 14 varieties such as Tiger Prawns,...
goutammitra Says: As the people of Sunderbans live in forest with animals, snakes and poisonous insects they are still miles behind in terms of modern treatments, facilities and beliefs. They believe that the Snake Goddess ( Mother Monosa see piture) will protect them from snakes and Goddess...
goutammitra Says: PLEASE ALWAYS BARGAIN ABOUT THE ROOM RATE AT ALL THE HOTELS. THEY WILL TELL YOU A FANCY PRICE BUT YOU WILL FIND THAT PROBABLY YOU ARE THE ONLY PERSON STAYING IN THAT HOTEL. ASK FOR A BARGAIN AND ASK VERY CLEARLY ABOUT CHECK OUT TIME 9 ELSE HE MAY PUT IT 8AM IN PLACE OF...
goutammitra Says: If you are a nature lover you will love this tip and place. Fraserganj Beach is also the home for famous Rad Crabs! They house in millions here. Sorry I could not take any shot as they are highly camera nd human shy. But if you have the patience to sit for hours and have a...
How Fishermen Survive & earn Living??
goutammitra Says: Those who know about Sunderbans sure know about the life there. The people live there in great hardhip and extreme poverty. The living condition is very very tough. With no roads, no employment they have to totally depend on what Mother Earth has offered to them under...
Visit to the Rural life of Fishermen's Village!
goutammitra Says: While in Fraserganj we also made sure to pay a visit into Fisherman's village and their market. This market is called" Haat" in local language. This Haat is weekly market normally held twice a week in the afternoon till evening to allow the local Fisherman to buy the...
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ONLY ONE THING YOU ARE EXPECTED TO DO AT BAKKHALI, RELAXING AT THE SEA BEACH APART FROM BATHING.
Q: How do I contact either Mangrove Retreat or Sundari Tourist Complex for booking in advance? Me and some friends are planning to...
A: contact: State Fisheries Development Corporation, Bikash Bhavan. Phone:+91-33-23376470 http://www.telegraphindia.com/1071118/asp/calcutta/story_8532438.asp
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Fraserganj,Bakkhali another Gateway to Sunderban
Last Friday- Sunday we visited Fraserganj/ Bakkhali beach near Kolkata city. It's about 140 Kms drive from Kolkata but reaching there need about 4-6 hrs as the condition of NH 117 is very bad and it's...
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I had been to Fraserganj with my family members on 22nd April 2011. The trip was wonderful. We stayed at Hotel Deepak. Hotel Deepak somehow loose its recognition as one of the brand hotels at...
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