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Highlights
The large and wide stretch of clean beach here is
ideal for sun-bathing, relaxing and watching glorious sunrises. With the clear
and un-polluted skies, you can enjoy some star-gazing at night. You can also
gorge on the freshly caught seafood from the harbour.
The small beach
of Mandar Mani
is 3 km from Shankarpur, you can take a leisurely 45 minutes walk along the sea
to this spot.
Plan a day-trip to Digha, the largest seaside destination
of West Bengal. Enjoy the beautiful locale and
eat some great seafood at a better known hotel
Shankarpur is a beach destination that is fast growing
in popularity. It is just 14 km from its more famous counterpart, Digha and
lies along the Digha – Contai Road.
Situated in the Purba Medinipur district, this peaceful beach resort is just
185 km from Kolkata. You can take a short and convenient bus drive from
Esplanade bus stand in Kolkata, or catch a train from Howrah station to Digha, from where there is
local transport available, including buses and private cabs. The West Bengal government has also developed a Fishing
Harbour Project here, due to which the infrastructure has grown considerably. Shankarpur
has a large stretch of un-polluted beach dotted with casaurina groves. The sea
is placid and safe for swimming, although there are patches of quicksand in the
more desolate parts of the beach. It is thus advisable to stick to the stretch
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Shankarpur - Quick Facts, Airport, Best time to visit |
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| Quick Facts |
Getting There |
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West-Bengal |
| District |
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Purba Medinipur |
| Coordinates |
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21°38'27 |
| Official language(s) |
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Bengali, English and Hindi |
| Shankarpur Climate / Weather |
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Summers: 22 - 36° C; Winters: 10 - 28° C |
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| Nearest Airport |
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Kolkata |
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| Nearest Train Stations |
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Digha |
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| Main Road Highways |
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NH 41, Digha-Contai Road |
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| Best time to visit |
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| October to April |
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