Mandarmani & Tajpur
মন্দারমণি ও তাজপুর
Purba Medinipur district · Sundarbans & Coast
Quieter beaches with red crabs and long open stretches.
About Mandarmani & Tajpur
Mandarmani is known for one of the longest driveable beaches in India, with many resorts. Tajpur is quieter and popular for its wide beach and casuarina groves. Red crabs scatter across the sand at low tide.
Highlights
- Red crabs at low tide
- Long, wide, driveable beach at Mandarmani
- Casuarina groves at Tajpur
- Sunrise and sunset by the sea
Plan your trip
- Best time
- October to March.
- How to reach
- About 170 to 180 km from Kolkata by road (4 to 5 hours). Nearest railhead is Contai/Ramnagar side.
- Suggested stay
- 2 days
- Distance from Kolkata
- About 175 km by road
- Travel time
- 4 to 5 hours
- Nearest railway station
- Contai (Kanthi) or Ramnagar
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Travel responsibly
- Red crabs live in the sand: do not drive on the beach.
Tip
Be careful with tides and driving on the beach; follow local rules and guidance.
Nearby and related destinations
- Digha: Bengal's most popular seaside town. (about 185 km from Kolkata, nearest station Digha)
- The Sundarbans: The world's largest mangrove forest, shared with Bangladesh. (about 100 km from Kolkata, nearest station Canning)
- Bakkhali & Gangasagar: A coastal escape and a major pilgrimage island. (about 130 km from Kolkata, nearest station Namkhana or Kakdwip)
- Tamluk & Mahishadal: An ancient port and a rajbari with a museum. (about 100 km from Kolkata, nearest station Tamluk or Mahishadal)
Part of these guides
Distances and travel times are approximate road figures from central Kolkata. Check timings, permits and road conditions before you travel.