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KERALA:
POOVAR BEACH– KOVALAM
Introduction
130 km from Calcutta, 82 km from Diamond Harbour
and 25 km from Namkhana, Bakkhali is the second
best sea resort of West Bengal. On the shores of
Bay of Bengal, shaded by casurina plantations and
bathed by sweet sun rays, she is pretty. Her soothing
calm and peace have attracted tourists from all
over Bengal. But, had the Govt been a bit more careful,
she could be No 1 sea resort in West Bengal-an ideal
place to spend your weekend. Now, sea-bathing is
not much enjoyed, as the beach is clayey and punctuated
by stumps of trees. You may walk 2 km down the beach
to Fraserganj and even take a bus to Namkhana from
there.
Andrew Fraser, the then Deputy Governor of Bengal,
had fallen in love with Narayantala-an island, whose
dimensions are 15x5 Sq km only. Gradually, by his
innovative spirit, it turned into a health resort
and sea resort. Shops were constructed, coconut
plantation done to beautify the island and thus
was created Fraserganj. Alas, nothing of thoses
coconut trees or shops survived but still you would
find the beach more romantic. You may have the fun
of wave-riding on a motor launch or make a trip
by motor launch, of course, to Jamhudwip. The blue
heavens and the blue sea waters have embraced eath
other here at Jambudwip and her still beauty is
only punctuated by the fisher-men, drying out their
nets. But, to stay at Fraserganj is no more possible,
and you have to return to Bakkhali.
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ITINERARY
2 Days & 1 Night:
DAY-01: Arrive Bhadrakh by train transfer to jeep/car for 1½ hours drive to the nearest port. Transfer to boat for a cruise through Baitarani River and the timeless backwaters of Bhitarkanika; en route look out for massive crocodiles basking on mudflats. On arrival at Dangmal Island transfer to rooms for freshening up followed by a visit to the crocodile-rearing center. In the evening, enjoy the BACKWATER DRIFT until sunset. Post Dinner get out on the wildlife trail on foot with flashlight under a starry sky. Enjoy!
DAY-02: Wake up with bed tea. After a brief ablution break, depart for a 3.3km trek through dense mangrove forests in the BHITARKANIKA TRAIL. Discover the King’s Hunting Beat house at the trail end where an ancient temple lies in ruins. Breakfast & Lunch onboard. Arrive CHANDBALI. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
3 Days & 2 Nights:
DAY-01: As in 2 DAYS & 1 NIGHT (Above)
DAY-02: Wake up with bed tea. After a brief ablution break, depart for a 3.3km trek through dense mangrove forests in the BHITARKANIKA TRAIL. Discover the King’s Hunting Beat house at the trail end where an ancient temple lies in ruins. Breakfast onboard. Depart for a cruise to the BIRD ISLAND. Evening Tea & Snacks on board. Stargazing, River Drift etc. Dinner & rest in Forest Rest House.
DAY-03: Depart for the port of embarkation after lunch. Lunch en route. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
4 Days & 3 Nights:
DAY-01 & 02: As in 3 Days & 2 Nights (Above)
DAY-03: Post breakfast depart for the GAHIRMATHA COAST- nesting home to the millions OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLE. On arrival transfer to the Forest Rest House (in one of the islands, one has to walk 2 kms to reach the rest house through an exciting nature trail). Enjoy the virgin beaches all by yourself. Evening beach bonfire, Stargazing and an experience of the sound of silence.
DAY-04: Depart for the port of embarkation. Lunch en route. Transfer to Jeep/Bus for onward journey to BHADRAKH to connect train to KOLKATA.
Tour Ends Here…
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Accommodation in Twin / family sharing with all meals (from lunch on first day to lunch on the last day including bed tea, breakfast, meals, evening tea/coffee with snacks). Transportation by Jeep / Car / Boat Ex. Bhadrakh. PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Anything not mentioned above. Camera Fees, Mineral water, Soft Drinks & Alcoholic Beverages CHILDREN: Below 3 years Free. Between 3-5 years @25% & between 5-11 years @ 75% of the package costs. Foreigners please ask for separate rates, owing to the differential rates for Accommodation, Entry Fees & Other levies.
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