A beautiful beach resort in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, Mandarmani is situated on the Kolkata-Digha route about 180 km from the Kolkata airport. Mandarmani is a recent addition to the long list of tourist attractions in West Bengal and is already gaining increasing popularity among tourists. With an ideal combination of sun, sea and sand, Mandarmani is every beach lover’s dream destination with soft sandy beach and azure waters. The uniqueness of Mandarmani beach is a 13 km long motorable stretch that is probably the longest motorable stretch of beach in India. One of the main tourist attractions here is the spectacular view of the golden sunrise and sunset. A few kilometres down the main is an area called ‘the delta’, which is ideal for those who love to take long stroll amidst a scenic setting. Numerous red crabs can also be found in this stretch of the beach.
Mandarmani is an ideal chill out destination where one gets to relax on the beach while munching on scrumptious snacks made out of freshly caught seafood. Among the speciality dishes here are prawns, crabs, lobsters and various varieties of fish. These snacks are mostly enjoyed at the small shacks that line the beach, which serve simple snacks and tea but are worth a try. A number of resorts too are situated right on the beach some of which even have their own private stretch of the beach and are ideal for those seeking some privacy. Nearby to the beach are a number of small stalls selling trinkets, curios, shell jewellery and other artifacts made out of shells and oysters. Mandarmani is a small place and can be easily traversed by foot. But for those who do not wish to explore the place on foot, there are always rickshaws, cabs and buses available. A popular option to travel around here is to hire cycle, motorbike or scooters, which are available at cheap rates and offer one flexibility to explore the area at our convenience. Mandarmani apart from being a beach destination doesn’t have much to offer, so even the little bit of travelling involved is negligible. Mandarmani is an upcoming tourist destination and is home to a number of high-end resorts and also low budget hotels. Most of the Mandarmani Packages that one avails is inclusive of accommodation and basic sightseeing. Some of the better Mandarmani Packages also involves a pick up and drop to the nearest airport or railway station. Situated 160 km from Kolkata, Mandarmani can be easily reached from Kolkata by cab or even bus. The nearest airport is in Kolkata while the nearest railway station is in Conati situated 17 km away.
