India /West Bengal / East Medinipur / Medinipur

Medinipur is a district in the state of West Bengal and the headquarters of the district is the town of Tamluk. Some of the main places in the district are Haldia, Haria, Mahasidal, Panskura, Contai and Chandipur. There are a few places of tourist interest that are located in the district and these include picnic spots and historical sites. The town of Tamluk has many interesting tourist options and these include Rakhil Bati and the archeological museum that was built during the 19th century. There are a few picnic spots that are located in and around the town as well and these include Maahisadal, Matangani Shahid Samarak and Geonkhali. You can also engage in activities such as fishing and angling in the various rivulets that are located in the region. Junput is a popular spot for fishing and this is located at a distance of around 40 kilometers from Diga. Boating and other activities are also possible in Diga. Shankarpur is a clean and virgin beach that is located in the region and it is lined with many casuarinas trees. The place where the Subarnarekha River meets the Bay of Bengal is a popular picnic spot and the entire area is a scenic one. The climatic conditions of the region are by and large similar to the climate of the rest of the state.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Scenic

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 721401

STD Code: 3222

Info Website: http://purbamedinipur.gov.in/

Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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By Air : The Nearest Kolkata Airport is the most suitable option for travelers who are arriving by air. The airport is well connected to 25 Indian cities and several foreign places as well. There are daily flights from the cities of Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad and Guwahati. There are flights from international cities such as Frankfurt, Singapore and Dubai amongst others. You can hire a taxi from the airport and they cost around Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : Nearest railway station is Digha is a terminal railway station on the Tamluk-Digha branch line and is located in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It serves Digha sea-side resort. The railway station is near New Digha beach.

By BUS : Government buses connect the district to most parts of the state. These are a cheap option, however they might not be comfortable and buses are often crowded. Ticket prices vary according to the distance travelled.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Charak Puja ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  An exclusive festival of West Bengal, Charak Puja is a festival celebrated for saying good-bye to the passing year. It is considered that the celebration leads to affluence in the coming year. Charak Puja is celebrated on the midnight of Chaitra Sankranti.

Durga Puja ;Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Durga Puja, dedicated to the Goddess Durga is one of the most awaited events in East Medinipur city. It occurs twice every year and is celebrated with much pomp and show. This eve symbolizes the triumph of Goddess Durga over the devil Mahishasura. It is a wonderful experience to be a part of these festivities in East Medinipur.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as East Medinipur is a major tourist city in India.

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• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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