For most people, a relaxing summer vacation means a beach getaway. Whether you’re riding the waves, or simply sitting and looking at the wide expanse of the sea, it’s almost like summer and sea are synonymous!
Bengal, situated on the eastern coastline of India, shares borders with the majestic Bay of Bengal. Since summer is knocking on our doors, here is a list of beaches in Bengal that one can pay a visit to.
Located at the northern end of Bay of Bengal, Digha is the most visited beach in Bengal. The entire expanse of the Digha beach can be divided into two parts, the old Digha beach and the new Digha beach. The beaches of both old Digha and new Digha are famous for changing its shoreline over the course of the day. Nearby attractions include the Amarabati Park, a well-maintained park with a mini-lake and a ropeway. Chandaneshwar, with it’s century old Shiva temple, is also worth a visit for the religiously inclined.
Known as the virgin beach of West Bengal, Tajpur is the most unexplored and quiet beach of the state. With it’s beautifully pristine and serene shoreline, this beach is the perfect getaway for people who are looking for a chance to escape the maddening crowd and are lovers of solitude. Just 16kms away from Digha, Tajpur is an ideal place for photography enthusiasts, since there is a lot of scope to click beautiful pictures all around. Walk around in the dense casuarina forests and see seagulls at the break of dawn..Tajpur will surely rejuvinate you .
The current favourite beach for backpackers and weekenders is the Bakkhali beach. This crescent shaped beach of white sand in Kakdwip is extremely clean and that is what attracts majority of the crowd. The waves aren’t that rough in this area, so clearly one can take a dip in the sea without any worries. A must-visit destination here is Henry’s Island, with it’s virgin beach lined with mangroves, abundant red crabs and migratory birds. The Bishallakshmi temple nearby is also worth a visit.
Clear blue waters and majestic views of sunset are bound to make anyone fall in love with Mandarmani .This beach happens to be extremely popular for water sports. It is also known to be the longest drivable beach in India.Mandarmani is one of the fastest developing sea side resort village of West Bengal.
If you are someone who loves panoramic images, then Frazerganj Beach is your place to be. Unlike other beaches of the state, this yet to be ventured beach offers white sand and clear blue water that is yet relatively untouched by weekenders. The Frazerganj beach welcomes migratory avifauna which adds to the the magnetism of this place.
Acknowledged for its natural beauty, Junput is 40kms away from Digha. This village includes an old temple which served as the setting of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic novel “Kapalkundala.” Junput is best reached through Contai which is approximately 150 kms away from Kolkata. There is a lighthouse overlooking the sea, which serves as a major attraction for tourists.
With a vast coastline, choosing your beach getaway is not too hard in Bengal. So pack your bags for summer and give yourself a rush of Vitamin Sea!
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