The document describes a trip taken by the author to various locations in and around Bakkhali, West Bengal. Over multiple visits spanning different months, the author toured beaches, forests, villages and sights in Bakkhali and nearby islands. They visited landmarks like the Bakkhali Watch Tower, Bhagabatpur Crocodile Project and Fraserganj ruins. The author also traveled to other areas like Sagar Island, Jambu Dwip and Henry Island, going on boat rides and learning about the history and wildlife from a local guide.

2.  I went to Bakkhali which is a deltaic island in
southern Bengal. Majority of the islands have
been under the Sundarbans. There are bridges
across narrow creeks. I found the beach to be
crescent shaped. I can see the sunset and
sunrise.
 I asked the guide and he told me that the beach
is 8 km starting from Bakkhali and ending at
Frasergunj. In holiday season, I find a lot of
people in the beach. I found a small area has
been given lights. I observed the beach is quite
hard and I hired a cycle for cycling across the
beach. I hired a car and did some driving also. I
took a long walk along with the coconut water.

3.  I have visited Bakkhali during February. I also
visited Bakkhali during October and March. I
went there again in December and November.
The local guide told me about 7 tourist spots in
Bakkhali. I visited the local attractions in the
afternoon and early morning. I also toured the
area in the night and evening.
 I went for sightseeing and it took approximately
12 hours. One of my friend toured the spot in 24
hours. It is important to stay in Bakkhali for
approximately two to three days. I stayed there
for 3 days.

4.  I went to see the
Bakkhali Watch Tower.
I also visited the
Bhagabatpur
Crocodile Project in
the Sundarbans. I had
a wonderful time at
the Sagar Island. I
also enjoyed
travelling to Jambu
Dwip. I discovered
that Fraserganj is an
amazing spot.

5.  I embarked on a trip to Henry Island and it is a
European who conducted a survey of the land in
the last part of 19th century. I had a great time
checking the Bakkhali watch tower. I came
across the mangrove jungle and went over the
bamboo bridge. I found 50 ponds and I came to
know that the department of fisheries had made
them. The area of the land is 25 bigha over 100-
hectares of the land. The guide told me that
there are trees like kankru, gora, palm, sundari
along with hetal.
 I went towards the left from the stop named
Jelighat and it is 4 km prior to Bakkhali. I drived
1.5 kilometers and found a number of lodges.

6.  I went to Jambudwip and the island is deserted.
It is near Bay of Bengal and it is approximately 8
km from southwestern end of Bakkhali or
Fraserganj. I found the district is South 24
Parganas. During fishing season, I found there
are lot of people, particularly February and
October. I heard from the guide that there were
fishermen who had come from Noakhali and
Chittagong for marine fishing. I found the natural
creek and the boats can be safely harboured.
The fishermen also got drinking water. I had to
go to Frazergunj subsequently took motor boat
for reaching Jambu Dwip.

7.  I heard from the guide that Sagar Island is 300 sq. km
where the Gangasagar is situated. It is good to observe the
River Hooghly meeting sea. In order to reach this spot, the
visitor have to come backwards and reach Namkhana 20
km. I took a ferry service for crossing the Muriganga and
reached Sagar Island. I reached the Kachuberia jetty. When
I went during Makar Sankranti, I found the Gangasagar
Mela is going on. It happens during January. A lot of Hindu
pilgrims come to the island. I went to the Kapil Muni
temple. I took the dip in the meeting point of Ganges and
Bay of Bengal. I am interested in bird watching as there is
agricultural habitat. I observed small channels of river
along with the mangrove swamps. In order to reach Sagar
Island, a visitor has to travel 135 kms from Kolkata. They
can go to Diamond Harbor road and they will go to
Harwood point, and then they will reach no.8 Lot Ghat. I
had to cross the barge, and I went to Kochuberia. I went
further for approximately 30 kms and went to Sagar Island.


8.  I went to Frazerganj which is 2 km in the north
Bakkhali area. It is named after Andrew Fraser as per
the guide. The guide told me that Fraser in the
beginning of 1900s wanted to turn the area into
resort. He failed to do it as the waves of sea
destroyed constructions. I found the ruins of his
office. There is a farm for Wind Energy and about 1
MW power is generated. There will be an extension of
2 MW and it is found at Frazerganj. I went to Bakkhali
using tourist bus. I went to Esplanade in Kolkata and
took a tourist bus. I reached Frazergunj using cycle
van. I hired cars for reaching Frazergunj. If you want
train service, you can reach Namkhana from Sealdah
station. I have to cross a river named Hatania Doania
using boat. I took the bus from bank of river to reach
Bakkhali.


9.  Thank you for watching the travel story on
Bakkhali!

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