Frazerganj Beach

Frazerganj is the one of the most beautiful beaches of eastern India. Situated on the western edge of Sundarban, Frazerganj is a white sand beach having an enchanting natural beauty. The beach lies on one of the Ganges deltaic island beholding the pristine beauty of Southern Bengal. It is a fishing village possessing an undulating muddy beach. In fact it is also considered as one of the prime centres of Pisiculture of the country. The place is also famous for a huge variety of exotic and colourful migratory birds including Gulls, Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Black-capped, Terns, Sea Eagles, Collared Kingfishers and many more.

Frazergunj is an ideal site for the avid bird watchers. You can see an array of colorful migratory birds, which include, gulls, terns, Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Sea Eagles, Black-capped and Collared Kingfishers and Hobby. Take a stroll along the beach to the embankment, where you can pass quality time by sitting for hours, savoring the view of the fishing boats passing by.

Henry's Island
Nearby attractions:Frazerganj, Sunderban, West Bengal Whitish silver sand is the most alluring feature of the beach on which truant red crabs are found in abundance. Along the border of the beach, a number of windmills stand. Near the beach Bakkhali, Henry's Island, Jambudeep and temple of Banabibi are also situated which are other attractive tourist sites. Bakkhali is renowned for its crocodile-breeding centre that shelters six crocodiles and numerous deer. A number of stray monkeys are also common in the beach. Casuarina groves border the beach of Bakkhali and the temple of Banabibi houses the idol of the local deity.

A boat ride to Jambudeep, a serine island, is another tourist attraction in Frazerganj where the local fishermen dwell. However, during the monsoon, the trip becomes adventurous. The spectacular view of sunrise behind the windmills is worth experiencing. Henry island, situated nearby, is bordered by mangroves is another spellbinding place. It is also well known for its bird watching potentiality.

Kolkata Excursions

The city of Kolkata offers you lots of excursion opportunities. Not only does it provides you wonderful raw hills, but also offers you opportunities to explore exotic beaches and wonderful deltas in the vicinity. Apart from exotic natural excursions, there are so many historic places in the vicinity that it would really become difficult for you, as a tourist, to choose between these options. A few of the popular tourist places near Kolkata have been listed below. Go through them and pick the ones that you want to include in this visit.