Baguran Jalpai - An uncharted beach

 

Baguran Jalpai beach

Baguran Jalpai - An uncharted  beach of West Bengal can be your weekend destination If you are a beach lover and looking for options beyond the crowded  beach like Digha, Mandarmoni or Tajpur.  The place is just 165 km away from Kolkata. 

Baguran Jalpai is a golden sandy beach surrounded by Casuarina trees. It is completely secluded and peaceful, far away from the discord of urban lives  and is completely devoid of tourists. Many people are not aware of its beauty and serenity because it  is a relatively new entrant in the tourism map of West Bengal.  Millions of red crabs inhabit the place and the beach turns red when they come out of their tiny little holes in the sand.

It is a perfect place to enjoy  the peace and silence, the waves, cool breeze and  ever-expanding horizon. In the evening,  the sounds of birds chirping while returning to their nests, the waves crashing on the shores as the sun sets on the horizon and the cool breeze can be an experience to cherish for rest of your life.

Where to Stay

The only place to stay at Baguran Jalpai is Sagar Niralay. Sagar Niralay is a big property located in the middle of the casuarina forest and around 100-meter away from the sea. The resort has both room and tent accommodations including four spacious four-bed rooms and one double-bed room. 

What to Eat

Modest Bengali food with lots of different types of fish like pomfret, jumbo prawns, bhetki, and hilsa.  Freshly cooked crabs for lunch is available also. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options are available. 

How to Reach Baguran Jalpai

Air: The nearest Airport is the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.

Car: While driving from Kolkata, you should reach Contai (Kanthi) first. From Kanthi, Baguran Jalpai is around 14 km. There are two ways to reach Baguran beach from Kanthi. The first route is via Junput road: Take the Junput road and drive straight until you hit the Sea Dike road, then take a right from Sea Dike road and the beach will be to your left.

The second route is via Contai-Soula road: Take the Contai-Soula road and drive straight until you hit the Sea Dike road, then take a left from Sea Dike road and the beach will be to your right.

Bus: First, reach Contai, and then take a shared trekker until Baguran Jalpai. Else, you can call the hotel officials and they will arrange transport for you.

When to Visit

The place can be visited round the year. However, the period between the October to March is the best time to visit Baguran Jalpai. The place is also beautiful during the rainy season.

Nearby Attractions

1. Junput - 5 km from Baguran Jalpai

2. Mandarmoni - 32km from Baguran Jalpai

3. Digha - 45 km from Baguran Jalpai

4. Tajpur - 35 km from Baguran Jalpai

5. Bankiput - 12 km from Baguran Jalpai