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About Shankarpur Tourism
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
developed for tourism and not stray too far away.
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