Mandarmani

A long, quiet beach of red crabs, sea-facing resorts and sunsets.

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Reviewed by Ghumo Bihar team

Best time: October to March
Days needed: 2 days
From Patna: Train to Kolkata + 4 hrs
Good for: Couples, families, weekends

About Mandarmani

Why visit Mandarmani

Mandarmani is one of the longest beaches in West Bengal, a smooth stretch of sand about 30 km before Digha. It is quieter and more resort-style than Digha: the beach is lined with sea-facing hotels, and at low tide thousands of tiny red crabs scuttle across the sand.

It is the place for a relaxed weekend: morning walks, water sports, seafood dinners and long sunsets. Tajpur and Shankarpur, with fishing boats and a harbour, are close by, and Digha is a short drive away.

Places to visit

Top places to visit in Mandarmani

5 places, best first. Timings and fees change often, so check before you go.

Mandarmani Beach Must visit

A long, flat beach for walks, sunsets and water sports.

Red Crab Beach Must visit

At low tide the sand turns red with thousands of tiny crabs.

Tajpur Beach Must visit

A quiet beach with casuarina groves, about 10 km away.

Shankarpur Fishing Harbour

Watch the fishing boats come in and see the morning catch.

Water sports

Banana boat, jet ski and parasailing on the beach, when the sea is calm.

Nearby, add to the same trip: Tajpur, Shankarpur fishing harbour, Digha and the Jagannath temple at Digha.

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When to go

Best time to visit Mandarmani

October to March is best, with pleasant days and calm seas. Avoid swimming during the monsoon, when the sea is rough.

Winter (best)

October–March

15–28°C, calm sea

The best beach weather. Weekends fill up quickly.

Summer

April–June

Hot and humid

Beach in the early morning and evening.

Monsoon

July–September

Rough sea, heavy rain

Dramatic waves; swimming not safe.

Getting there

How to reach Mandarmani

Go from Patna to Kolkata by train, then drive about 175 km to Mandarmani, or take a train to Contai or Digha and a short drive from there.

PatnaTrain to Howrah
About 7–10 hours
Many trains daily.
KolkataCar
About 175 km, 4 hours
Via Kolaghat and Contai; the last stretch turns off at Chawalkhola.
HowrahTrain to Contai or Digha
About 3–4 hours
Then a car to Mandarmani (20–30 km).

On the ground

Getting around, stay and food

Getting around

Resorts line the beach, so you can walk along the sand.
Hire a car or toto to visit Tajpur, Shankarpur and Digha.

Where to stay

Almost every stay here is a sea-facing resort or hotel along the beach road.

Sea-facing resortsAlong the beach · Couples and families
Budget hotelsBehind the beach road · Value

Food to try

Seafood platters: prawns, crab and pomfret at the resorts and beach shacks.
Bengali fish curry and rice: at local hotels.

Travel tips

Driving on the beach is restricted; follow local rules and do not drive at high tide.
Visit at low tide early morning to see the red crabs; move slowly so they don't vanish into their holes.
Book resorts early for weekends and holidays.
Swim only in safe, guarded areas.

What travellers say

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mandarmani from Kolkata?

About 175 km, roughly 4 hours by road.

Mandarmani or Digha: which is better?

Mandarmani is quieter with resorts on the beach; Digha is busier with more food, shopping and the Jagannath temple. Many people do both.

Where can I see red crabs?

On Mandarmani and Tajpur beaches at low tide, especially in the early morning.

Does Ghumo Bihar run trips to Mandarmani?

Yes. We plan Digha and Mandarmani trips for groups and families from Patna.

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