Bakkhali is a small town in Bengal and it lies very near to the Sunderbans. The green mangrove forests that spreads over India and Nepal are home to the only man eating tigers in the world. There is a beautiful beach of 7 kms that emerges from Bakkhali and leads to Frasergunj. Both if these are small towns that are connected by the beach. Many people who want to visit Sunderbans stay in Bakkhali. They also frequent the beach during the weekends as it is tranquil. The crowd grows in numbers during season. People take long walks on the beach and also cycle their way through.

You will not find many hotels in Bakkhali as it is a small town and the number of visitors is less. In fact, there are several lodges that have decent staying facilities and you can book the rooms here at reasonable prices. The services offered are basic and the rooms many not have telephone or TV. But running water is available 24 hours a day. At the lodges you can have the local cuisine consisting of fish from the region and also prawns. A normal rui thali may not cost more than 35 rupees and it is totally value for money. Many rooms may not have air condition as it is not much needed. Accommodation in Bakkhali is cheap and people from nearby cities such as Kolkata come here during weekends and season. Kolkata is just a few hours drive from Bakkhali.

You will also get room service in the Bakkhali hotels and lodges but it may not be for 24 hours. As mentioned before, most of the Bakkhali hotels have an in house restaurant where you can try the local cuisine. Some restaurants even serve crab dishes. The staff is very careful and co operative. The local people are friendly here. The hotels in Bakkhali can also arrange packages for you to visit the Sunderbans. For example, one popular package is the overnight boat ride around the Sunderbans and you should not give this a miss in your life. Most hotels in Bakkhali may not accept credit cards or do foreign exchange.

List of budget hotels in Bakkhali

WBTDC-Bakkhali Tourist Lodge
Bakkhali Tourist Lodge is a comfortable lodge set up by the West Bengal Tourism Development Board. Its location is pristine as it is set up right next to the beach. You can have a wonderful laid back vacation in this lodge.
Location
Bakkhali Tourist Lodge is situated at Laxmipur Prabartak in South 24-Parganas district of West Bengal. The nearest airport is Netaji Subhas International Airport in Kolkata, approximately 130 km away.

Hotel Dolphin
Dolphin is a top budget hotel in Bakkhali. It offers a pleasant stay for all its guests and the rooms are replete with all basic facilities and amenities.
Location
Hotel Dolphin is situated on Chowrasta, 24 Parganas (South) at Bakkhali, about 60 km from Diamond Harbour. The hotel is approximately 150 km from the Kolkata airport, 130 km from the railway station in Kolkata and close to the bus stand.