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Not really a trip log but approving it nonetheless since this can serve as a reference for people in and around Calcutta wanting to do a beach jaunt.

oh, thank u very much

Good to see Shankarpur Beach........ short trip from Kolkata.......
@Bhaski---- did u went alone......

as I mentioned I've visited 5 times there, So 2 times alone, 2 times with a frnd, these 4 was in Bike(Discover125) and 1 time with my Family, these time was in car obviously..

The beach looks really nice and calm.

nice pics bhaski but can you put a more detailed log?

I would have liked the same!

Oh sure....here it goes


My last visit to Sankarpur was in the last winter. The 23rd December'2008. Just being bored with d regular work, I needed a break at that time, and I got it just for a Single hole day, where should I go? bcause I have to back within the evening same day. The answer is easy...Sankarpur.

Its not too much cold in Kolkata in the last of December, although I was wearing a jacket and a pair of hand gloves for winter protection, Starts at 5 sharp in d morning. Said good buy to mom. Then hit d road. Reached Vidhyasagar setu within half an hour(26kms from my home). Toll paid. Took Kona Expressway which is leading to NH6 and NH2. After entering NH6 its time to boost the accelerator. Kept in mind that the bike is Disco125, the max speed I reached is 105kmph and I was in Kolaghat within 7:30am.

Have breakfast with Kachouri and Jalebi with Elaichi tea. Awesome food. Everything was running smooth. After 30minutes I was in NH6 again. From kolaghat the road to Haldia is divided from NH6. and the Xing is called Haldia Junction. The road was in under construction for many years. The plan is to turned it into 4lane but the work doesn't complete even after 5 years. There are too many diversions. So the average speed goes down. This stretch is for 20-25kms. After that a place called Nandakumar came. Turned Right, straight road goes to Haldia. From there I manage to accelerate as fast as I can. The view was awesome. Greenery both side of d road. Rice factory's are common here. Reached Kanthi or Kontai within 9:45am. without stopping there I was riding at a good pace. After Kontai there are many Fishery's both side of the road.Finally reached Sankarpur at 11am. park the bike at a Tea stall and go for exploring the sea. No one there except some local people, who are Fishermen. Winter sun..clear sky..vast sea...its like heaven...most important no one is watching u. So refreshing.There was a river also, called Champa. A big wholesale fish market is situated in Sankarpur, but that was in too far from the beach. Digha is not more than 18kms from there.

after some beach walk, I felt hungry, so entered into Hotel Sandy Bay. There are 6-7 hotels only. In my previous trips I realised that d night in Sankarpur are more beautiful than in day. Eat fish curry and rice. good cooking.

Some more walking in the Jhaou Forest, the clock showed 3pm. Its time to good buy. Same route for returning. reached home within 8 pm without any mishap.

KMS Covered: 440
Fuel Burnt:9 ltrs
Rider:Bhaskar
Expenses: 510/-

so bhaski da you are a tourer ?

sankarpur is one of the most famous beaches of west bengal

post more photos if you have

now this looks good bhaskar,if you have please post more pics.

Nice short trip there bro.

thats a nice weekend getaway actually and if one has a little more time one can go around to mandarmani,Digha etc nearby....

Btw bengal has lots more to explore...So keep up the good work bhaski da

Thanx to all of u guys, for watching this thread...

Nice short trip there! I'm sure this will make you do some longer ones in the near future!