Monday, March 30, 2015

Mandarmani Sea Beach


Must visit for a person in a life. Mandarmani Sea Beach known for longest motorable beach of 8 miles is a seaside resort village in the state of West Bengal, India. This beach has its own calmness. Water are gentle, for people who love big waves this is not the place. Red crabs crawling on the beach is a special attraction.
Pronounced Mandarboni by natives. Mandarmani is 112 miles from Kolkata, 8 miles from the nearest popular tourist destinations of Digha and Shankarpur. Mandarmoni is becoming one of the most developed tourist attractions. It is a perfect gateway from the hustle and bustle of the city. The loneliness of the beach makes one meet nature in various forms.

Best time to visit Mandarmoni
One can visit Mandarmoni throughout the year.The best time to reach Mandarmoni is from the month of October to May, when the temperature is mild. And for those who enjoys monsoon on the beach can visit by the end of June till September.
Things to do in Mandarmoni
Relax, swim and enjoy the beach. The most famous attraction of Mandarmoni is the 8 miles long motorable beach.One can enjoy surfing, ATV rides, jet skiing, banana boat rides, bumpy rides, bungee trampoline etc. Sunbathing is best from October to February. This place is known also for its beautiful sunrise and sunset views that can be best enjoyed on the beach. At 3 miles from the main beach is Delta ideal for taking a stroll. One can hire a small motorised boat and venture into the sea.
Another attraction is the Digha-Mandarmani Festival, it is a four-day festival held in the month of January every year. Number of water and beach sports events takes place. One can participate in the seafood festival, where you can select your favorite fish and get it prepared in front of you.
When tired you can cool down with green coconut water.
 Food & Shopping in Mandarmoni
It is a good place to try some fish and other seafood. One can buy fresh fish and crabs from the local fishermen. Tourists should try the local cuisine, which comprises delicious seafood. Crab and fishes are the main delicacies.Apart from the resorts, food is available at small eateries and shacks on the beach.
Along the beach are lots of small shops selling necklaces and earrings to decorative objects like wall hangings and mirrors made from sea shells and oysters.

How to Reach Mandarmani
Mandarmani by Air
Kolkata Airport is the nearest airport from Mandarmani. From Kolkata airport, one can take cab or bus to reach Mandarmani.
Mandarmani by railways
Nearest railway station is at Digha town. Direct trains from Kolkata to Digha are available. Options of travelling to Digha by train are few. From Digha, one can hire a cab to reach Mandarmani.
Mandarmani by road
From Kolkata, one can take bus or cab to reach Mandarmani. It will take 4 hours to cover 112 miles from Kolkata Airport.

Where to stay at Mandarmani
Number of hotels and resorts along the beach that allow the people to have a comfortable stay. Though the hotels are in abundance yet one should make an advance booking for hotels during the peak season. Starting from budget hotels to luxury hotels all kinds of accommodation is available.
Finances
Carry sufficient cash, as few hotel, accepts credit/debit cards. As nearest ATM is 18 miles from the beach.
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