A Complete Travel Guide to Mandarmani. Here's Every Details You Should Know Before You Visit, Lest You Are in Kolkata.
If you want to get a break away from the ordinary, away from the city chaos and commotion, then you have chosen rightfully to come here. Mandarmani is yet-to-be-mapped as a distinguished destination on the oceanfront of West Bengal, India. This not-so-crowded coastal front has now evolved, with the potential to be enlisted as a stand-alone retreat.
The sea here can sometimes be calm, even tumultuous some other time. But it would never disappoint you. Being couple-friendly, it is also a favorite haunt for the romancing Bengalis looking for a quick weekend holiday package. Besides offering the much-needed privacy and seclusion in the tranquil environment of sand and water, the place also offers multiple thrilling water activities.
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The sunset and the sea kissing the sea beach into white foams is enough to mesmerize you at the very first instant you set foot in this motorable beach. |
Getting There: How to Reach Mandarmani
The nearest airport to Mandarmani is the Kolkata International Airport (CCU), which is then connected through either rails or roads. One can also opt for a bus ride from Esplanade, Kolkata; one might check the availability here. The best way (and my personal choice as well) is by train. One can board any train to Digha, West Bengal and debark at Kanthi (some say Contai) and therefrom hire an auto to Mandarmani, with the fare varying from INR400 to INR500. Get the list of the trains here.
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So whenever you plan to visit Kolkata, do plan a detour to this beach retreat for a day or two.
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Mandarmani Resorts: Where to Stay
Food Trailing through Mandarmani: What to Eat
I have the first of many epiphanies about my food desires right here. I am into shrimps and lobsters since my childhood, so I wanted to have a go at the crabs only to realize that this is one of those foods that you literally need to sink in to smack and relish, over hours of the treat. And then it occurred to me, if I need to ingest the tangy crab meat then I need to let go of all the preconceived notions of food trailing. Breaking into the shells and nibbling on the juicy crab pulp is just the right kind of dish for tantalizing the palates.
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Breaking into the shells and nibbling on the juicy crab pulp is just the right kind of dish for tantalizing the palates. |
The Food Havens: Where to Eat
Get Your Essentials: What to Pack
- The sunscreen is a must as your skin is going to get marinated in the beach sun.
- A flip flop for your beach trails.
- Camera, and why not? You are bound to keep the picturesque memories.
- Sunglasses, unless you want to buy a cheap one there itself.
- All other Instagram worthy accessories.
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Don't forget to get your own flip-flops. |
The best way to engage in here is to have a relaxed stroll on the beach itself.
Or be seated in the Biswa Bangla market area to witness the beauty and grace of the kaleidoscopic sea in the light of the setting sun. Even a moonlit night would tempt you equally, to do nothing and just sit there, sipping your drink, looking at the waves rising up and breaking on the shores in foams, you won’t be jaded.
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It was a first time experience for me, going further into the sea, nearing the horizon but never really touching it. And yes I got all the eyes on me. |
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Or else, let your shopping fling run wild, and get conch shell or trendy bags as souvenirs for the loved ones back at home.

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20 comments
I definitely need and want to go to India, badly. It just seems like such a unique place so rich in culture and interesting food and sights!!! I will definitely pitch India to my husband for an upcoming trip of ours!
ReplyDeleteahhhhh!!! The food, the scenery, the beaches....Take me there now!!! What an amazing place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible place to visit and experience! Would love to spend some time in India.
ReplyDeleteThat food looks great! Makes me want to travel and try it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous guide and it really does seem to include everything I would want to know before heading to Mandarmani.
ReplyDeleteThe beach looks absolutely gorgeous and the food looks delicious. Thank you for the guide x
ReplyDeleteLaura
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I travel to Mandarmoni every single year. The peaceful beach without crowds are just really great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
This place is so beautiful. I really wanted to place a visit someday. Thank you for this guide. You get me so excited to come in the place. It was awesome and stunning picture!
ReplyDeleteThis place is so beautiful. I really wanted to place a visit someday. Thank you for this guide. You get me so excited to come in the place. It was awesome and stunning picture!
ReplyDeleteOh this is super helpful, and I really like how carefully you focused on regional cuisine in this post, as that's what I'm all about!
ReplyDeleteI would love to travel here. It looks gorgeous also the food looks like it was very tasty. I am a big fan of curry!
ReplyDeleteI was not really aware of this place! Thank you so much for sharing. I love beaches and beaches in India are good :)
ReplyDeleteThat's one beautiful beach, simple and yet the sand is so clean.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to explore.. The foods and beaches looks great, thanks for sharing pics..!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of Mandarmani but it seems like a peaceful place with a great beach. And the food looks amazing!
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