Mandarmani Beach

One of the most popular beaches in West Bengal, Mandarmani, is not only famous for its 13 km long motorable beach but it is also most sought after weekend destination for families and friends. Beautiful virgin beach at Mandarmani offers serenity and divinity from busy crowded places. Mandarmani beach resort is located in East Midnapore district and known for its luxurious enjoyment and pleasure.

You can plan to visit Mandarmani resort almost every month of the year but the best time to go there is between October and May. Relax yourself, swim in clean water and enjoy the truly mesmerizing virgin beach along with exotic sea foods and cocktail. Visit Mandarmani to rejuvenate yourself and enjoy breath-taking view of sunrise and sunset here.

A little tour guide of Mandarmani for you:

Route:

By Road: The distance of Mandarmani beach from Kolkata is near about 172 km. It’s almost 3.5 hours journey. There are regular bus services from Esplanade to Chawalkhola bus stop, from where you have to take either Trekker or buses to reach the Mandarmani resorts. Private car services are also available from Kolkata.

By Train: Take a train to Contai from Howrah station. From there you can take trekker or bus to reach Mandarmani. The beach is about 17 km away from the Contai station.

Nearest Railway stations: Nearest train station is Contai

Nearest Airports: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (Dumdum)

Nearest Bus stand: Chawalkhola

Famous Places around the area: Alongside the Mandarmani Beach, you can visit nearby Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, the Delta, Water Park. Digha beach and Shankarpur Beach are also nearby.

Climate: Summer (25°C to 41°C) Winter (10°C to 22°C)

Local Famous Foods: Fresh fish, Sea food, crabs, Prawns and crabs Shrimp cocktail and Green coconut water are most popular here.

 Local restaurants: Most of the resort has their own restaurants so you do not need to go out to find places to eat. However some restaurants like Santi and Utsav at Debraj Beach resort and Tulshi at The Sana Beach restaurants are famous.

ATM locations: Please carry sufficient cash as it is the most preferred mode of payment. The nearest ATM is in Ramnagar which The nearest ATM is almost Ramnagar almost 6 km away.

Budget and safe hotels for middle class:

Sana Beach Resort

9831473785

Tariff: 3000 onwards

Aqua Marina Drive Inn

09674210437 / 09674409440

Tariff: 1400 – 3000

Neel Nirjane Resort

09330859481/09333449848

Tariff: 1300-2400

Resort Digante

9007603406

Tariff: Rs. 1200 onwards

Tarngamala Guesthouse

9932977184

Tariff: Rs. 600+

Booking facilities related to the place: Mandarmani is quite sought after place in West Bengal, especially in weekends. So book your hotels in advance.

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