Tajpur

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Pristine blue waters, sun-kissed beaches and an array of casuarinas trees welcome you as you enter Tajpur. Located conveniently, around 99 kilometres from Kolkata, Tajpur is a new entrant to the list of weekend beach destinations near Kolkata. If you are looking towards a small weekend escape from a busy city life, Tajpur is definitely one of the best options.

Laze around in the white sandy beach either watching the sunrise or the sunset with your special someone or listen to the sounds of cricket from the shrubs under a moonlit sky—there are some mesmerizing experiences awaiting you at Tajpur. Flying cranes and other birds give you company as you enjoy the coolness of the sea breeze or the warmth of the sun. Spot the red crabs on the beach and see them disappear into the sand as you go close to them.

During low tide, the sea retreats almost 2 kilometres away leaving behind thousands of sea shells (a collector’s delight) on the wet beach. Take a walk till the lagoon at the end of the beach that adds on to the beauty of Tajpur. Opt for some lip-smacking delicacies such as fried pomfret fish, crab and lobster curry—your taste buds will be craving for more. Water sports like parasailing and rafting are organised here. One of the upcoming beach destinations near Kolkata, a tour of Tajpur is apt if you are planning a quiet vacation by the sea.