Mandarmani

It is almost 180 km from Kolkata Airport on the Kolkata - Digha route. Red crabs crawling around the 13 km long beach is a special attraction of Mandarmani. It was argued to be the longest driveable (drive in) beach in India.It is located under Contai Sub division area. Geomorphologically, this area has relatively low waves than nearer tourist beach of Digha. However still this beach is deposition with formation of neo dunes in several areas specially around Dadanpatrabar.

Mandarmani can be best reached by road, however local police currently restricts private cars to drive across the beach. A proper road has been built allowing tourists to reach their hotels from the backside. The nearest railway station is Contai and Ashapurna Devi railway station and the nearest airport is Kolkata.There are also multiple buses running every half-hour from 7 am till 6 pm.

By Train Mandarmani does not have a railway station. Contai (17 km) and Digha (30 km) are the nearest railway stations, well connected to major cities. Cabs and buses are available from the railway stations to reach Mandarmani.

The beach is the primary attraction offering tourists to enjoy the sea from early morning to late afternoon. From 3 PM onwards, people head out nearer resorts where beach bikes, ropeway etc. can be availed. There are also a string of local shops selling shells, handmade jewellery and handicrafts. A few locals also offer groups to take trip towards the mohana (Estuary) during sunset

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