Baguran Jalpai

Located close to Junput, Baguran Jalpai is a virgin offbeat beach resort in West Bengal. The outstanding allure of the beach is partly due to its graceful scenic beauty as well as the serene, sublime ambience of the place. Standing apart from the usual overcrowded beaches, Baguran Jalpai provides a refreshing retreat from the racing metro life. Several fishing villages dot the outskirts of the place. Red crabs playing in the golden sands of the beach, rolling waves caressing the sea shore and sweet winds blowing on your face - the experience is mesmerizing. You can walk along the beach, chase the mud crabs into their holes, collect sea shells or try building sand castles. Relax and unwind as you lose yourself in your good old childhood memories. Evenings are even more beautiful at Baguran. They are perfect for spending some precious time with your loved ones. The all-engulfing silence interrupted by the roaring of the sea creates a mystic aura that is so thrilling yet so beautiful. You will definitely want to come back to Baguran again.

Baguran Jalpai Sea Beach

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Kanthi. Hired cars are available from Kanthi to reach Baguran Jalpai.

Accommodation

Hotel Sagar Niralay
Tariff: Rs. 1000/- per person with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tel: 9434012200

Paradeep

Paradeep is a beautiful coastal destination in the Indian state of Odisha. Known primarily for the Paradeep Port which boasts of being one of the major sea port on the country’s east coast, the place also has a lot to offer to tourists. Located near the confluence of the Mahanadi River and the Bay of Bengal, the sublime beach of Paradeep is enough to spellbind every visitor. Crystal clear water, verdant green forest and rocky stones enhance the beauty of the place.

Sightseeing and Activities

A stone’s throw away from the beach stands a 40 m tall lighthouse. After some frolicking in the sea beach, you can head to the Smruti Udyan, a garden dedicated to those who lost their lives in the super cyclone that hit Paradeep in 1999. The peace, serenity and greenery makes it a great place to unwind. The Marine Aquarium should also definitely be on your checklist. It houses a jaw-dropping collection of both fresh water and saline water fish as well as other aquatic creatures.

Marine Aquarium, Paradeep

Visitors to Paradeep can pay a visit to the Jagannath Temple which is probably the only one of its kind that remains open to both Hindus and Non-Hindus without any kind of restricted entry. Another interesting place to visit is the Gahirmatha Beach. Known for sea turtles and water monitor lizards, the place is also home to rare white crocodiles. If you have time, do visit the Bhitarkanika National Park which hosts a luxuriant green, rich and pulsating eco-system consisting of a large variety of animals and birds.

How to Reach

You can board train from Santragachi and disembark at Paradip. Alternatively, trains are available from Howrah to reach Cuttack. Paradeep is 84 km from Cuttack. Buses and cars are available from Cuttack to reach Paradeep.

Where to Stay

OTDC Panthanivas
Tariff: ₹1300/- per room with breakfast
Tel: 06722-222275

Empires Hotel
Tariff: ₹6500-9500/- per room
Tel: 06722-223408

Hotel Paradip International
Tariff: ₹1100-2450/- per room
Tel: 06722-222986

Hotel Sea Pearl

Tariff: ₹3000-8500/- per room

Tel: 06722-228022

Hotel Aristocrat

Tariff: ₹1100-1900/- per room

Tel: 06722-222091

Baruva

Baruva is a new and virgin beach resort situated in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The Mahendra Tanaya river merges into the Bay of Bengal at this place. Baruva used to be a seaport during the British colonial rule but the harbor was closed in the year 1948. The main town of Baruva is located a little away from the sea beach. Apart from the sea coast, there are some ancient temples which are added attractions of this place. The most notable one is the Kotilingeswara Swami Temple. Other temples include Janardhana Swami Temple and Durga Temple. The newly constructed Andhra Pradesh Tourism's Haritha Beach Resort is the ideal place to enjoy the serenity of the sea.

How to Reach

There are two ways to reach Baruva. You can reach Brahmapur from Howrah by train. Baruva is 70 km from there. Trains are also running from Howrah to Palasa. Baruva is just 35 km from Palasa.



Accommodation

Haritha Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 9491765003.

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Bankiput

Bankiput is a virgin and unexplored sea beach located close to Kolkata. The beach is dotted with dense Casuarina groves. Those who want to spend their weekend amidst serenity and calmness away from the hustle and bustle of the city will find Bankiput, an ideal destination. Many red crabs are seen popping their heads from their burrows in the beach during low tide. You can visit the Kapalkundala Temple which finds its mention in one of the novels written by the famous Bengali novelist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Dariapur Light House is situated at a little distance from the temple. The panoramic view of the sea from the top of the light house is amazing. Another attraction of Bankiput is the picturesque Deshpran Fishing Harbour at Petuaghat.

Bankiput

How to Reach

You can reach Bankiput directly from Kolkata by car. Cars are also available from Digha, Shankarpur and Mandarmani to get to Bankiput via Junput. Otherwise you can board a Digha-bound train from Howrah and disembark at Kanthi station. It takes about 3 hours to reach Kanthi from Howrah. From Kanthi, hired cars ply to Bankiput.



Accommodation

Jhinuk Residency. Tariff - Rs. 1600-2200. Tel: 7047779272, 9932677258.

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Digha

Digha is one of the most popular beach destinations in West Bengal. Pine trees, roaring waves, extensive sea beach, horse ride and fun - there's much more in Digha. New Digha which is located 4 km from Old Digha is ideal for sea bathing. Motor van and van rickshaws are available. Amravati Lake is situated near New Digha beach. It is an artificial lake having boating facilities. You can see the Marine Aquarium which is the largest in Asia. Another attraction is the Digha Science Centre. There is a cashew nut garden near the West Bengal-Odisha border. There are a lot of attractions near Digha. These include Udaipur-Duttapur Sea Beach, Talsari Beach, Chandaneswar Temple, Bhabapagla Temple, Shani Temple and Bhubaneswar Temple.

New Digha Sea Beach

Digha Science Centre

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How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Digha Flag Station. Buses are also plying from Kolkata (Esplanade Bus Terminus) to Digha. One can also reach Digha by car. Distance from Kolkata to Digha is 187 km. The journey takes about 4 hours.


Accommodation

WBTDC Tourist Lodge. Tariff - Rs. 1250-3125. Tel: 03220-266255, 9732510134.
Benfish Meenakshi. Tariff - Rs. 600-2500. Tel: 03220-266016.
Hotel Santiniketan. Tariff - Rs. 1200-3700. Tel: 9230517366.
Hotel Sea Hawk. Tariff - Rs. 600-4000. Tel: 03220-266235, 9733668277.

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Udaipur Sea Beach

Udaipur is a new virgin sea beach situated 2 km from Digha. The calmness of the place makes it  ideal for those seeking solitude. Many red crabs are seen in the beach which add to its beauty. The beach is dotted with pine trees. You can visit and see the cashew nut garden, 500 m from there. The coming and going of the fishing boats is another attraction. Udaipur is also a good picnic spot.

Udaipur Sea Beach

How to Reach

You can reach Udaipur from Talsari by coastal trekking. Van rickshaws are also available from Talsari to reach Udaipur Beach. Distance between Talsari and Udaipur is 7 km.


Accommodation

Oceana Tourist Complex

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Talsari

Talsari Beach is a virgin sea beach situated 8 km from Digha. The beach is calm, serene and dotted with palm trees. View of sunrise and sunset from Talsari is wonderful. During high tide the sea water comes very close to the beach and during low tide the water shifts far away. There is a wholesale fish market at Talsari. The nearest attraction from Talsari is the Chandaneshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Another virgin sea beach Udaipur is located 1.5 km from Talsari. You can also see the Bhusandeswar Temple.

Talsari Beach

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Digha Flag Station. From Digha, motorvans and cars are available to reach Talsari.


Accommodation

OTDC Panthasala Chandaneswar. Tariff - Rs. 750-2750. Tel: 06781-232528.

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Henry Island

Henry Island is a small island situated close to Bakkhali Sea Beach. The view of the sunrise and sunset from the watch towers of Henry Island is an unforgettable experience. One can go for a walk to the beach through a stretch of mangrove forest. You will have to cross a small bamboo bridge in order to get to the beach. Henry's Island was actually an extension of the Sundarbans but now it has become one of the most popular holiday destinations of West Bengal.

Henry Island

How to Reach

You can board Namkhana local from Sealdah and reach Namkhana. It takes about 3 hours to reach Namkhana from Sealdah. From there you can take a van rickshaw to get to the Hatania-Doania river jetty. After crossing the river, you can get trekker to reach Henry Island. Otherwise you can reach Bakkhali directly from Esplanade Bus Terminus by bus. Henry Island is easily accessible from Bakkhali by car or van rickshaw.



Accommodation

WBSFDC Sundari Complex. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1500. Tel: 9434947597. Online Booking: www.wbsfdc.com/tourism
WBSFDC Mangrove Complex. Tariff: Rs. 500-1600. Tel: 9734204413. Online Booking: www.wbsfdc.com/tourism

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Tajpur

Tajpur is one of the newest beach resorts of West Bengal. The virgin sea beach of Tajpur is dotted with palm trees. One can see numerous red crabs in the beach which makes it look red in colour. The place is calm and serene and is still not much popular among tourists. Several fishing villages are located near Tajpur. Another attraction of Tajpur is the lagoon. The lagoon is quite deep and the view of it is wonderful especially during low tides. But it is not at all safe to bath in the beach adjacent to the lagoon. Mandarmani, another new beach is situated on the other side of the lagoon. There is no electricity in Tajpur and current in the resorts and hotels is generated by generators. View of sunrise and sunset in the sea waters is an extraordinary experience. Adventure lovers can go for parasailing and other water sports which are organized here.

Tajpur

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How to Reach

Tajpur is located 170 km from Kolkata. Trains are running from Howrah to Ramnagar Bengal. It takes less than 3 hours to reach Ramnagar from Howrah. From there hired cars are available to get to Tajpur. You can also disembark at Kanthi or Digha Flag Station and reach Balusai More from there by bus or car. Balusai More can also be reached directly from Kolkata by Digha bound buses. Motor Van and rickshaws ply from Balusai More to Tajpur.


Accommodation

Tajpur Nature Camp. Tariff - Rs. 1600-2000. Tel: 9831631630.

Tajpur Retreat. Tariff - Rs. 1200-1800. Tel: 9830271064.
Blue Lagoon Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1200-3000. Tel: 033-26672764.
Mouchak Hotels and Resorts. Tariff - Rs. 1500-2500. Tel: 9836381770.
Sagar Kinare. Tariff - Rs. 1250-3000. Tel: 9732592801.
Lake View Village Resort. Tariff - Rs. 850-2950. Tel: 9932403257.
New Sonar Bangla Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1100-2500. Tel: 7407187869.
Mallickaa Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1400-2700. Tel: 9609595667.
Sabuj Saikat Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1400-2600. Tel: 9830070011.

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Chandipur

Chandipur is an ideal place to spend time with your loved ones. The calm and serene sea beach of Chandipur is the main attraction. Many red crabs are seen in the beach. You can hire a car and visit Panchalingeswar, 45 km from here. The temple of Panchalingeswar is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at the foothills of the Nilgiri Hills. Other sightseeing attractions are Raj Bari, Nilgiri Jagannath Mandir and Buribalam river.

Chandipur Sea Beach

How to Reach

Trains are running from Howrah to Balasore. Chandipur is 16 km from Balasore. Auto and cars are available from Balasore to reach Chandipur.

Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas, Tariff - Rs. 900-2750. Tel: 06782-270051.
Arpita Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 1300-4000. Tel: 7504838884.
Hotel Anandamayee, Tariff - Rs. 850-3500. Tel: 033-23970427.
Hotel Shubham, Tariff - Rs. 600-3200. Tel: 06782-270025, 9438214649.

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Gopalpur

Gopalpur on Sea is a beach resort situated in the Ganjam district of Odisha. The beach is clean and beautiful. The place is quite. One can enjoy the roaring of the waves and feel the cool breeze. Though there are no sightseeings in Gopalpur, you can go an a excursion to a number of places. These are Tapta Pani (65 km), Mahurikia (30 km), Taratarini Mandir (30 km) and Rambha (45 km).

Gopalpur on Sea

How to Reach

You can reach Brahmapur from Howrah by train. From Brahmapur station you can get bus, auto rickshaw or taxi to reach Gopalpur.



Accommodation

OTDC Panthanivas Gopalpur. Tariff: Rs. 1000-3200. Tel: 0680-2343931
Hotel Sea Pearl. Tariff: Rs. 1200-1800. Tel: 0680-2343557, 8763943393.
Hotel Sea Side Breeze. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1700. Tel: 9437325595.
Song of the Sea. Tariff: Rs. 1500-3000. Tel: 0680-2343647, 9861535627.
Mayfair Palm Beach Resort. Tariff: Rs. 9000-30000. Tel: 06802227500, 9237500101.
Swosti Palm Resort. Tariff: Rs. 3500-9000 with breakfast. Tel: 9337476478, 9338015588.
Sea View Resort. Tariff: Rs. 2250-3550. Tel: 9831083999.

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Bakkhali

Bakkhali is a popular tourist spot. It is located at a distance of 130 km from Kolkata. The high rolling waves, pine forests, red crabs all make Bakkhali an ideal spot for weekend tour. You can see Crocodile Project and Deer park. Some of the other sightseeings near Bakkhali are Henry's Island, Jambu Dwip, Sagar Island and Fraserganj. The town of Fraserganj is named after Andrew Fraser who in the 1900s tried to build the area into a resort but he couldn’t do that as the waves frequently washed the constructions.

Bakkhali Beach

How to Reach

You can board Namkhana local from Sealdah and reach Namkhana. It takes about 3 hours to reach Namkhana from Sealdah. At Namkhana you have to cross a river and then you can get bus or trekker to reach Bakkhali, 25 km from there.



Accommodation

Bakkhali Tourist Lodge. Tariff: Rs. 1900. Tel: 9732510150.
Hotel Dolphin. Tariff: Rs. 900-3500. Tel: 9830340357.
Hotel Deepak. Tariff: Rs. 900-2200. Tel: 033-24640081, 24633203.
Hotel Amarabati. Tariff: Rs. 1200-4000. Tel: 9732619340.
Hotel Dibney. Tariff: Rs. 1300-2000. Tel: 9836252676.
Hotel Inodoy. Tariff: Rs. 1300-2500. Tel: 9073960995, 9831799994.

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Shankarpur

Shankarpur is one of the most popular beach destination in the district of Purba Medinipore. It is also a prominent fishing village of India. Many tourists visit Shankarpur after seeing Digha. The beach is dotted with conifer trees. You can also see small huts of fishermen which add to the beauty of the sea beach. But the hotels in Shankarpur are located at some distance from the beach. The small town, and the lack of too many distractions, gives you a golden opportunity to spend as much time at the beach as possible.

Shankarpur Sea Beach

Fish Market at Shankarpur

How to Reach

You can reach Ramnagar station from Kolkata by train or bus. From here you can get trekker or van rickshaw which will take you to Shankarpur. You can also get hired cars from Digha to reach Shankarpur which is just 16 km from there.



Accommodation

Benfish Hotel Kinara. Tariff: Rs. 600-1000. Tel: 03220-264577.
Tatini Tourist Lodge. Tariff: Rs. 600. Tel: 03220-264577.
Hotel Nest. Tariff: Rs. 900-3500. Tel: 9874534777.
Hotel Sandy Bay. Tariff: Rs. 1000-1800. Tel: 033-24419113.
Hotel Ashoka. Tariff: Rs. 400-2200. Tel: 03220-264275, 8170059270.
Hotel Tarutat. Tariff: Rs. 650-1500. Tel: 9733955362.
Hotel Belanibas. Tel: 03220-264871.

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Mandarmani

Mandarmani is a newly discovered, unexplored and virgin sea beach. It is located 172 km away from Kolkata. It is a peaceful and calm beach where you will find not many visitors hanging around the beach. It is also one of the longest motorable sea beach in India. During low tides the water shifts far away from the beach and during high tides it comes very close. So one must be careful while driving on the beach. Recently many hotels and resorts have come up at Mandarmani making it a more attractive option for tourists.

Mandarmani Beach

How to Reach

Chawalkhola is situated between Kanthi and Digha. You can board a Digha bound bus from Esplanade bus terminus in Kolkata and disembark at Chawalkhola. From there you can get trekkers and motor vans to reach Mandarmani. The distance from Chawalkhola to Mandarmani is 6 km.

Accommodation

Debraj Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 2000-5000. Tel: 033-22310909.
Sana Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 2850-6950. Tel: 033-25301030.
Neel Nirjoney. Tariff - Rs. 1200-7500. Tel: 9903593610.
Anutri Beach Resort. Tariff - Rs. 3000-4000. Tel: 9331428687.

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