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Most of
the year the place is one serene spots you can think of : windblown,
absolutely quite, with sweeping views of the mighty Ganga ending its
journey into the sea, and a lovely island they call Sagardwip. But
come mid-january( the last day of the month of Pous in the Bengali
Calendar), divinitity seems to descend from the blue sky overhead on
to the waters and the beach at Sagardwip. Millions of pilgrims and
devotees from all over india come to take a dip in the freezing
waters here to cleanse all sins away and offer worship at the temple
of Kapil Muni. A huge and colourful fair takes place on this
occasion- aptly names Sagar Mela - which is held once a year during
Makar Sankranti.
How
to reach :
To come
to "Sagar: take a bus from Kolkata to Lot 8/ Harwood point, cross on
the ferry and baord another bus to Sagar.
Where to stay :
Accommodation has to organised in advance. You have a choice of
tourist hostels, cottages, tents, youth hostels etc.
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Beauty meets divinity
Kapila Muni Asram |
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Sundarban |
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The home
of Royal Bengal Tigers. A 'World heritage site' . The world's
largest estuarine forest - one of the very few in the world still
having its flora and fauna intact, a remarkable feature being the
bayonet like roots of mangrove forests sticking out above the water
levels.
How to reach :
Conducted launch trips organised by the West Bengal Tourism
Development Corporation or private vessels from Canning, Basanti,
Gosaba or Basanti.
Where to Stay :
Tourist
Lodges at Sajnekhali, Bakkhali, Gangasagar.
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Where you are a Royal
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BakKhali & Frasergunj
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Go
shell-picking, watch fishermen come in with their silvery catch.
Glory in the sun leaping up like a fiery ball from the depth of the
sea. Experience darkness descending like a curtain, with a velvely
sky arching over your head, and catch the phosphorescent gleam of
the rolling waves. The casuarina groves are thick, quite and full of
romance.
How to Reach :
It's
only 132 km. by road from Kolkata. Take a 3-hour bus-ride to
Namkhana. Hop on to the ferry to cross Hatania-Doania riverwith the
vehicle that takes about an hour to reach Bakkhali / Frasergunj.
Nearest Airport - NSC Bose international Airport, Kolkata.
Where to stay :
There is
a comfortable Tourist Lodge and very economic dormitory accomodation.
A village canteen can give you good, home type food. Apart from
these, private hotels are also available,
Bakkhali
Tourist Lodge :
Phone -
03210-44284. |
the twin attraction
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