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Hey Rahul ! Shankarpur beach is another popular beach destination in Kolkata. ... Talsari beach is geographically located in Odisha state, not West Bengal but it makes for a perfect weekend drive from Kolkata. A perfectly secluded beach, Talsari is just about half an hour away from Digha beach. Happy journey.
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Hi Rahul, There are several beaches near Kolkata that are ideal for a weekend trip like-Digha, Mandarmoni, Chandipur, Tajpur, Shankarpur, Bakkhali and Frazerganj being the closest. You can read more about them in the trips attached below. Keep exploring!
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Unfortunately, Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) does not have any natural beaches since it is an inland city located on the banks of the Hooghly River, which is a distributary of the Ganges River. Kolkata is situated quite far from the sea coast.
However, there are a few artificial beach-like destinations in and around Kolkata which have been created for recreational purposes. Some of these are: Nicco Park Beach - This is an artificial beach inside Nicco Park, a popular amusement park in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata.
Eco Park Beach - Located inside Eco Park in New Town, Kolkata, this is an artificial beach with sandy areas and water bodies.
Bakkhali Sea Beach - While not exactly in Kolkata, Bakkhali is a beach town located around 130 km from the city, along the Bay of Bengal coastline. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach from Kolkata.
Digha Beach - Another popular beach destination, Digha is around 180 km from Kolkata and takes about 4-5 hours to reach by road.
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