3 Ways to Reach Shuktara Camp
Once you book your stay with us, our camp manager shares the exact Toto driver contact numbers to pick you up directly from Bagdanga Ghat!
By Local Train from Sealdah South
The most affordable, relaxed, and common way to travel. Enjoy scenic views of green paddy fields, river canals, and village markets through the train window.
| Transit Stage | Mode | Duration | Approx Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Sealdah South → Namkhana Station | Sealdah-Namkhana Local Train | ~2.5 – 3 hrs | ₹25 – ₹30 |
| Step 2: Namkhana Station → 10 No. Ghat / Ferry Ghat | Toto / E-Rickshaw | 10 – 15 mins | ₹15 – ₹20 / seat |
| Step 3: 10 No. Ghat → Bagdanga Ghat (Island Entry) | Local Passenger Ferry Boat | 5 mins | ₹5 / seat |
| Step 4: Bagdanga Ghat → Shuktara Beach Camp | Toto across Island Path to Baliara Beach | 30 – 40 mins | ₹35 – ₹40 / seat (or ₹300 reserve) |
By Car, SUV or Motorcycle via NH 12
Take the smooth 4-lane National Highway 12 (formerly NH 117). A great weekend drive passing through Diamond Harbour, Kulpi, Kakdwip, and Namkhana bridge.
| Transit Stage | Driving Route | Duration | Parking & Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive to Ghat: Kolkata → Namkhana Ghat | Vidyasagar Setu → Diamond Harbour → Kakdwip → Namkhana (NH 12) | ~3.5 – 4 hrs | Smooth paved highway road |
| Safe Car Parking: Near 10 No. Ferry Ghat | Designated 24/7 guarded parking lots available | Instant check-in | ₹100 – ₹150 / day |
| River Crossing: Ghat to Bagdanga | Local Passenger Ferry Boat | 5 mins | ₹5 / seat |
| Ghat to Camp: Bagdanga → Shuktara Camp | Reserved Toto directly to our camp gate | 30 – 40 mins | ₹300 – ₹350 / toto |
Via Bakkhali & Frasergunj Ghat
If you are combining a visit to Bakkhali or Henry's Island with Mousuni, you can board a motorized country boat from Frasergunj Benfish Ghat directly to Mousuni during high-tide hours. Contact our team in advance for current tide schedules.
Live On-Route WhatsApp Support
As soon as you start from Kolkata, send us a WhatsApp ping. Our camp coordinator tracks your timing and reserves a Toto waiting for you at Bagdanga Ghat so you don't have to wait under the sun!
Destination Address
Shuktara Beach Resort Camp
Baliara Beach, Mousuni Island
P.O. Bagdanga, P.S. Frezerganj Coastal
Namkhana, South 24 Parganas, WB 743357