Shankarpur Digha – A Captivating Beach Town Within Your Reach

Shankarpur shrouded with sheer tranquility is an ideal romantic escape from the bustling city life. It is rightly called the ‘Miami of Bengal’. It is a prominent beach town of West Bengal, where you can savor the spectacular sight of the pristine sea beach. You just cannot take your eyes off from the captivating scenic surroundings of the place. Shankarpur happens to be very close to Digha. Hence, if you are planning to visit Digha, you can also consider traveling to Shankarpur. Many hotels in Digha will give you proper guidance regarding what to do in Shankarpur.

Special features of Shankarpur

• The Shankarpur beach is not so crowded, and hence, you can enjoy viewing the sea in serenity.
• The beach is home to red crabs that are found everywhere.
• The wide stretch of the sea beach with some muddy patches offers a visual treat for beach lovers.
• If you want to explore further, walk for around 45 minutes along the left side of the beach to reach another serene sea resort, popularly known as Mandarmoni.
• Shankarpur also has a fish breeding ground, managed by West Bengal Fisheries.
• You will also find some shops at the sea beach selling ornaments made from conch shells.
• Walk around the casuarinas groves encircling the sea beach.
• You can also enjoy drinking plenty of green coconut water sold in the small shacks near the seaside.
• Digha hotels also have well connects with hotels in Shankarpur. They can properly guide you.

You can find a good number of tourist lodges, budget hotels and standard hotels at Shankarpur, just like Digha. There are also plans of developing resorts at the site. Shankarpur is ideal for having a taste of seafood. Fresh catches like pomfret and prawns are found in plenty. You can also enjoy authentic and delicious Bengali cuisine in almost every hotel and restaurant in Shankarpur.

Most of the sea beaches near Kolkata fail to match up to Shankarpur charm of vast beaches. While most beaches near the city tend to get crowded with people during the season, Shankarpur remains calm. This holiday destination is mainly popular for its scenic beauty and its picturesque environment which give Shankarpur an edge over other beach destinations in West Bengal. You can simply laze around on the beach or take an early morning stroll on the stretches of sand. It is always enjoyable taking long strolls along the isolated beaches. Winter is the best time to visit Shankarpur to make the best of what this place has to offer. There are also quite a few water activities that tourists can enjoy to the fullest. Shankarpur will always entice you in various ways to spend your holiday.