West Bengal tourism is on the height of rediscovering its rich resources from which great progress in the tourism industry is possible. In this run for promotion of tourism, some places have emerged as important location for tourists and also economic deals. Bakkhali is one such place that is located in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. This is a seaside that has a lot to offer, being located on the many deltaic islands spread across southern Bengal. These islands are a part of the Sunderbans mostly, just excluding some parts of the periphery. These islands are joined together with bridges over narrow creeks. This is though not with every island, but only some. Bakkhali projects out into the Bay of Bengal, which seems to be embracing it within its vast boundless waters.

Bakkhali has a 7km long beach that extends till Frasergunj, which is a very beautiful scenic appeal. The waves simply roll along and are very soft and soothing. Bakkhali and Frasergunj are the twin towns that have an assimilating nature that makes it continue forming a single locality. As if one is incomplete without the other. The discovery for the place has been accredited to Sir Andrew Fraser, Lieutenant Governor of Bengal in the early twentieth century. It after his name that the place has been named frasergunj, and he undertook numerous efforts to popularize this place. The local people have attached this place with a legend that says that Fraser had landed at the place accidentally because of a shipwreck and was helped to survive by a local woman named Narayani. This gesture by the woman overwhelmed him and he fell in love with her and visited her regularly. Their closeness was a matter of concern for his disparagers, who informed about his doings to his wife back in England. This hurried his wife to India and created chaos about the whole issue. Ultimately British forces shot down the woman. This brought an end o his love affair with the woman but the memory still lingers among the localites. Then the place was renamed as Frasergunj from Narayanitala. The beauty of the place first enchanted him and his house still remains here, according to the localites they believe this is the house where he strayed once upon a time. The house has lost its glamour of the British period, and is now in a dilapidated phase.

Casurina trees surround the beach, which adds to the beauty and splendor of the beach. The beach almost remains less crowded excepting the holidays. The beach has a calm exposure, which is why we see certain parts of the beach very crowded while some remain as barren as can be. Bakkhali has been modified a bit for the comfort of the tourists. Also a major change has been brought in for it beautification. Like a small stretch near Bakkhali has been lighted up. The beach is suitable for cycling as well as driving. Accommodating these, the beach also is preferable for walks on the hard beach. The windmills generate power in Frasergunj, which is also a unique aspect of the place. The place has other unique features as well like solar heaters, which is used for heating water. Use of electricity is not there for these purposes. The windmills look stunning and can be viewed from many places all around. The rickshaw van is the only means of local transport out here. Apart from this, buses and trekkers also ply which helps in the transportation all through the day.

Coming to the occupation of the people, fishing is the most important. There is no fertility due to the saline nature of the environment, which actually hampers the fertility. Being close to the sea, fishing is their ultimate resort. This has been made easy by a fishing harbor at Frasergunj and Benfish, a wing of the state government. This helps in the business involving fish and preparation of delicious food from it. These localities are very secluded from the city and hence traces of urbanization cannot be traced here. The air and the people are unmixed with adultery and hence everything seems pure and simple. The houses that are in the adjoining the area abound in pools where one can see the ducks paddle and people indulge in all leisurely activities. Fishing being very important has its evidence in the form of fishing nets laid all around. Boats can be seen carrying dried fish and other economic activities involving the sea can be seen. Getting into the place is exciting as the road runs through quiet villages and very small market places. There are numerous creeks that have bridges over them. These creeks can be found while one is traveling through the markets and the villages. Though this is an exception in the case of the Doania Hatania creek at Namkhana. This ride is highly enjoyable from the Diamond Harbour with similar sights.

Among the nearby islands, are Jambudwip and Lothian. These are actually fringed with forest, but then one cannot spot any wild animals. These islands are approachable by motorized country boat, but one would not be able to find jetties here. Over the years the area has developed with the promotions of the travel agents and some local authorities. From Kolkata the travel has become easier due to the facilities provided. Hotels and guesthouses have come up with exciting offers, which have facilitated tourist movement to Bakkhali which has amazing beaches and other interesting locale.