Shankarpur Tourism

"The essence of a Beach Town" Shankarpur Tourism With more and more money being pumped into beaches all around the world to turn them into synthetic poolsides, Shankarpur gives you the luxury of experiencing the thrill of isolated beaches, calming winds and that typical old world charm. Known for its scenic beauty, the one thing that gives Shankarpur an edge over other beaches of India is its pristine surroundings. Shankarpur is a beautiful beach town in the East Medinipur district ofWest Bengal. Known by few and visited by even fewer, Shankarpur is the beautiful beach town that affords to give you the you the luxury of the sea, as it's meant to be- calm and boundless. Download Shankarpur PDF Guide > What's Great? It is one of the isolated beaches that a few people know about, and even fewer people visit. It is less crowded but nonetheless charming. What's not so Great? Shankarpur is one of the isolated beaches and hence is not developed enough in the sense of tourism. There are no decent hotels and water activities to enjoy. For Whom Shankarpur is a less crowded pristine beach. It is a perfect weekend getaway. You can go there with your colleagues, friends and family just to relax and to get away from the monotonous life. You can also try some water sports; have some delicious food and drinks by the beach.

Delicious Cuisine and Shopping Hotels around the region offer excellent Bengali cuisine. Try their seafood - prawns, pomfret, bhetki, parse (a small sweet water fish - cooked whole with the bones), rohu that is freshly caught from the sea. Vegetarian food such as mochar ghonto (spicy young green bananas), aloo posto, aloo dum (Bengali style) are a must try. You can also shop for conch shell trinkets as souvenirs.

One Day Itinerary You can explore Shankarpur in one day. You can start your day by waking up early in the morning and going to the beach to witness one of the most beautiful sunrises. Then you can have breakfast at one of the nearby beach hotels. From there, you can travel to Mandarmoni beach which is 21 km from Shankarpur and is a short 35 minutes drive. You can indulge in some water sports, take a swim in the beach and have a nice lunch. Don't forget to try the local fish. From there, you can go to Digha beach which is a short half an hour drive from Shankarpur. Soak in the beautiful sunset over the horizon and have a bonfire at night and stay in Digha for the night.

Restaurants and Local Food in Shankarpur Eating in Shankarpur can obviously not be your priority. The place however is famous for many alcoholic drinks made with coconut water, including Coconut and Vodka.Also, large varieties of sea food are available on numerous of these beach restaurants. View 1 Restaurants in Shankarpur >>

Oct-Apris the best time to visit Shankarpur You can visit this beach town almost all round the year. The only time that is extremely unadvisable is the monsoon time. Heavy rains will not only hamper the fun, but it will also make spending time at the beach futile since you'll have to probably sit in a sheltered eating shack or restaurant. An ideal time to visit Shankarpur falls between the months of December and April. Weather in Shankarpur Loading... Shankarpur in Summer (March - June) Avoid planning a trip to Shankarpur during this period as the temperature is soaring and the humidity is also very high. There are chances of dehydration and sun burn. You also won't be able to enjoy at the beach as it will be way too hot. Shankarpur in Monsoon (July - August) It is not advisable to travel to Shankarpur during this period as this area receives heavy rainfall during this time and you certainly do not want to stay indoors during your stay here. Shankarpur in Winter (September - February) It is the best time to visit Shankarpur due to lower humidity and pleasant atmosphere. Air is crisp and clear, and you can see flowers blooming around this time. The temperature is ideal for the tourists to explore the city and for water sports at the beach. Monthly Weather in Shankarpur Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 14 26 February 19 30 March 22 32 April 27 35 May 26 36 June 27 35 July 27 32 August 27 32 September 27 33 October 25 33 November 19 29 December 15 27