Bakkhali is a small beach  resort about 132 kms from Calcutta. Despite being isolated and having limited accommodation, it is very popular with the citizens of Calcutta. One can walk to the Frasergunj beach from Bakkhali.

Access

A three hour bus journey from calcutta to Namkhana, a ferry across the river Hatania Doania, and another bus journey for one and half hour to Bakkhali Between Calcutta and Namkhana there are CSTC buses an well as private bus.
Departure : Esplanade (CSTC) 0700 hrs. Fare Rs. 13.50
Arrival : Namkhana 1100 hrs

There is also a train service from Sealdah station upto Diamond Harbeur Namkhana is 58 km from diamond harbeur

Kumardhubi (10kms.) and Barakar (12kms.) are the nearest railway stations. Asansol Junction is about 35 kms from , here . Regular bus services are available from Dhanbad and Maithon to this place. Taxies are also available. Dhanbad is 50 kms. from here.