Kaikhali – One of the gateways of The Sundarbans near Kolkata.

Kaikhali,the surrounding areas of Sri Ramakrishna  Ashram and their guest house have been famous a weekend destination near Kolkata. It is located 100 km to south from Kolkata on the bank of the river Matla. Islands are seen far only for the settlement of the Royal Bengal Tigers and their neighbours.  

It is also one of the gateways of The Sundarbans, the largest delta of the world. . A full moon lit night will mesmerise everyone. It is also connected with few Islands of the delta by daily boat services from here.

A leisure trip of one or two days can be spent there. 1/2/3 day’s trip to the Sundarbans can also be operated from here. Eye catching birds are also seen here.

The Ashram was started By Respected Swami Budhanandaji Maharaj to help the people of Sundarban who were completely in distress from poverty, illiteracy and unemployment. There is a school and a hostel for the students of Sundarban and its adjoining areas. Several awareness and training programs made them self confident. To know more details please check http://www.nimpithrkashram.org .

 A only tourist guest house named ‘Kaikhali Paryatak Abas’ is managed by the Ashram. Booking is only be done from their Sri Ramakrishna ashram, Nimpith. The contact details are here below.
The Secretary Maharaj

Sri Ramakrishna Ashram

Nimpith, Soth 24 Parganas,

Pin Code – 743 338

Telephone – 0321 8226001

Mobile No – 9933064466

Best time to go :- Winter is the best time visiting there. But now the tourists visit here throughout the year.  During the time of Low pressure created from Bay of Bengal, High Tide, Heavy Monsoon are strictly prohibited to visit there.

How to go there:-

 Nearest Airport – Kolkata Airport

Motor Roads are now well maintained.

Kolkata to Baruipur via  Baruipur Bypass Road

Baruipur to Jaynagar via Jaynagar Road

Jaynagar to Kaikhali via kaikhali Road

Nearest Railway Station – Jaynagar Majilpur Station

Sealdah to Jaynagar Majilpur Station by Sealdah-Lakkhikantpur/Namkhana Local

Jayanagar to Jamtala Hat by Traker

Jamtala Hat to Kaikhali by Shared Auto

There are Two Busses running in this route from Jayanagar to Kaikhali. Last buss returns from Kaikhali to Jayanagar at 5.30 P.M. After 6 P.M. Autos are not also found in this route.