This little hamlet boasts of the longest drivable beach in India
A famous tourist spot for Bengalis, Mandarmani comes with its own set of surprises. While Digha has been on the radar for a long time, the craze for Mandarmani is pretty recent.
West Bengal has a love affair with the sea. Digha and Shankarpur have been family-favourite for decades, a perfect spot for a quick weekend gate-away. Mandarmani, located in the East Midnapore district is 180 kilometres from Kolkata – an easy driveable distance.
So, what makes Mandarmani such a sweet vacation spot? Unlike other beaches, Mandarmani has virgin, clear beaches, unclaimed by the multitude of tourists. The heavenly east facing beaches stretching over kilometres, is a sweet spot for sunrise. If you’ve never witnessed a sunrise at the beach, be prepared to be surmised by the divinity of it. The golden rays playing off of the cascading waves will leave you awed. It’s like a morning serenade for the soul. Mandarmani will provide just that and then some.
Activities in Mandarmani:
The beach will cater to the fluttering adventure spirit in you. Mandarmani has tons of sea activities set aside just for the tourists. Even though the sea here is calm, the beach will offer many choicy sports in delve in.
Parasailing – Goa is not the only spot for parasailing. Want to feel the sea breeze kiss your face, few feet above the raging ocean below? Please the adventure sprit in you by going parasailing on the beach.
Jet skiing – A safe adventure sport where the guide will be there with you. Sign up for a jet-ski session to feed the adrenaline junkie in you and a unique perspective of the Bay of Bengal. It is a safe option as the entire ride will be supervised.
Banana boat rides – Unlike other boats that are meant to stay afloat, banana boat rides are meant to drop its passengers overboard – but that’s the whole point of it. Banana boats are inflatable water sledge that rolls over the waves, taking sharp turns and dropping the passengers in the middle of the sea. But fret not, everyone is equipped with life vests.
ATV Bike rides – An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is also up for grabs at the beach. No cars or bikes are allowed on the beach, but you can rent an ATV at the beach and take it for a spin along the beach.
Food in Mandarmani:
Sea food is the main attraction of any sea-side place. Mandarmani, too is no exception. Revel in the Bengal delicacies while you’re there.
