TAJPUR

        The well-known beaches in East Midnapore district are different from each other. Unlike Digha & Mandarmani Tajpur is characterized by the presence of loose sand & sand dunes.  Almost half the beach consists of loose sand which is windblown &  forms dunes.  Sand dunes are of ecological importance. They prevent soil erosion by reducing the impact of waves. They also check the flooding of inland with sea water during high tide.  Sand dunes are held together by the plants adapted to coastal life. In Tajpur, Keya (Pandanus sp.) performs this duty. Sand dunes with crowns of Keya bushes have made Tajpur unique.


        The place is far from madding crowd. Once you reach there,you will be accompanied only by sand, Keya, sea & sky.  Tajpur leaves you alone with Nature.

SAND DUNES & KEYA BUSH

SHANKAR PUR

      Shankarpur is a hamlet on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. The place is famous for fish trading. But that's not what makes it special. Simplicity is what makes Shankarpur special. The tranquility is mesmerizing. A moderately wide metalled road, a few hotels,beach with the cover of jhou & sea - Shankarpur has this much of assets.


     There is a concrete structure to protect the beach from the attack of sea. On the top of it there are sitting arrangements & a lane for a leisurely walk. The structure slopes towards the water. During high tide the sea goes mad.She roars, rushes towards the beach & hits the concrete structure violently.This is the only time when silence of Shankarpur is broken. If you be there at that moment, you won't see anything other than water before you. The sea wears blue & green.


       Shankarpur doesn't have the grandeur of Digha. In spite of that it's beautiful. Simplicity is the source of its beauty.