Top 10 Beaches From Kolkata You Need To Visit in 2019
Updated 11th July 2018
Summer is here and we are all set for beaches. Either to enjoy water sports or to drive on the beach or just sit back and enjoy the coconut water beaches in the summer are the best. So here is the list of top beaches to explore near Kolkata, India.
1. Tajpur
140 Km from Kolkata, can be reached by Train, Bus or Car. This beautiful beach is still unexplored so one can enjoy the silence and natural beauty.
If you are an adventure buff then you can enjoy Parasailing, Kayaking and other water sports activities. Else you can just sit back and relax on the beach. Best for weekend trips.
Near By Places: Digha, Mandarmoni, Chandpur
Where to Stay: There are many Resorts, Hotels, Some best of them are :
2. Sagar Kinare
3. Abasar Resort
2. Mandarmoni
171 Km from Kolkata, can be reached by Train, Bus or Car. This beach is perfect for weekend trips with family and friends and for those who are seeking an escape from the crowd. One can enjoy luxurious resorts and fun adventure sports. One can visit Mohana by motor van. have a coconut (with vodka) or a pint of beer and enjoy the beach.
Near By Places: Digha, Tajpur, Chandpur
Where to Stay: There are many Resorts, Hotels, Some best of them are :
1. Digante
3. Chandpur
171 Km from Kolkata, Chandpur is the newest beach destination. Still untouched by tourist and cleanest stretch of beach. One can take a day trip to Bankrupt - a deserted beach and Dariapur Lighthouse to savor the panoramic view of the sea and land. The Deshpran Fishing Harbour at Petuaghat can be covered in a day trip.
Near By Places: Digha, Tajpur, Shankarpur, Bankiput
Where to Stay: One newly build a resort with modern amenities is there:
4. Gopalpur
565 km from Kolkata, Gopalpur, nested in Ganjam district of Orissa. Very less crowd, serene environment make this place a perfect gateway to relax for a while.
It's a long drive journey so it is a good idea to share driver spot. Otherwise can take the train, bus to Behrampur. It takes app171 Km from Kolkata, Chandpur is the newest beach destination. Still untouched by tourist and cleanest stretch of beach. One can take a day trip to Bankiput - a deserted beach and Dariapur Lighthouse to savor the panoramic view of the sea and land. The Deshpran Fishing Harbour at Petuaghat can be covered in a day trip.
Near By Places: Digha, Tajpur, Shankarpur, Bankiput
Where to Stay: One newly build a resort with modern amenities is there:
Approx 1 hr drive from Bhubaneswar Airport.
Near By: One can take a day trip to Talabani Hot Spring, Chilka Lake, Dhabaleswar Beach
Where to Stay: There are many Resorts, Hotels, Some best of them are :
5. Shankarpur
185 km from Kolkata Shankarpur is an ideal romantic gateway from busy city life. The beach is perfect for a weekend trip for families and couples. One can enjoy green coconut water with lots of fish fries. It's a Fish lovers den, managed by West Bengal Fisheries.
Near By Places: Digha, Tajpur, Chandpur
Where to Stay: There are many Resorts, Hotels, Some best of them are :
1. Hotel Nest
6. Digha
185 km from Kolkata, Digha is the oldest and the most popular beach. If you are looking for a budgeted weekend trip then Digha it is. Being popular it has to be crowded with lots of hotels and shops. People generally stay both at New and Old Digha.
One can take a dip in the see only in New Digha. Just take a Bus from Esplanade or take the train from Howrah and dive into the sea.
Near By Places: One can take a day trip to Udaipur beach near Orissa border, Talsari, Junput, Shankarpur
Where to Stay: There are plenty of hotels to mention.
7. Bakkhali - Frasergunj - Henry's island
132 km from Kolkata and popular for barge over the river Hatania - Doania River to reach there. One can take a long beach walk to Frasergunj to see the windmills. Take a look at village life. Best in winter when Molasses (Gur in Bengali/Hindi) is made from the extract of date trees.
One can take a day trip to Henry's Island. One can opt to stay in Henry's Island also. But few hotels are there.
Near By Places: Frasergunj, Henry's island
Where to Stay: There are plenty of hotels to mention.
8. Chandipur - Kasafal - Dagara
265 km from Kolkata, Chandipur is in Baleswar District of Orissa. It is best for a 3-4 day tour. One can enjoy the beach along with day trip to Panchalingeswar - a place of scenic beauty and temple of Lord Shiva.
One can visit Kasafal and Dagara beach on the way back or on a day trip- best for beach driving. Both are a deserted beach with a natural view. Shimplipal Natural Park can be visited from Chandipur. Or simply one can enjoy sunset and sunrise at Chandipur Beach.
Near By Places: Panchalingeswar, Nilagiri, Remuna
Where to Stay: There are many Hotels, Some best of them are :
9. Puri
540 km from Kolkata, Puri is one of the major Char Dham. A most important attraction is the Jagannath temple. The Temple only allows only Hindus to enter.
Puri is famous for Khaja (Sweet). Its a golden sand beach and big waves attract the people most.
Near By Places: Chilka Lake, Konarak, Nandankanan Sanctuary, Udaygiri - Khandagiri
Where to Stay: There are plenty of hotels to mention.
10. Paradeep - Bhitarkanika
125 km from Kolkata, Paradeep is a Mohana of river Mahanadi and Bay of Bengal. One can enjoy amazing sunsets and sunrises, beautiful beaches, temples, lighthouse and one of the largest ports in India.
A day trip to Bhitatkanika Wildlife Sanctuary will enhance the trip. Cuttack is the nearest station and can be reached by bus or train from Kolkata.
Near By Places: Bhitatkanika Wildlife Sanctuary
Where to Stay: 1. Paradip International Hotel
2. Hotel Sea Pearl
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