Easy Tourist Guide

Tajpur– one of the recently discovered beach destinations of West Bengal is fast becoming popular. Digha and Mandarmani, the other two well known and popular beaches nearby may have better facilities for tourists, but the kind of virginity and secludedness that the beach of Tajpur offers is unique of its kind. The untouched beach of Tajpur fringed by dense forest of Tamarisk and Casuarinas trees provides an ideal setting for a relaxed weekend holiday away from the humdrum of the city life.

Where is Tajpur?

Tajpur, the latest addition in the tourist map of Bengal is in the East Midnapur district of West Bengal. It is at a distance of about 180 Km from Kolkata and 20 Km from Digha Railway Station.

About Tajpur

Tajpur is an ideal place to relax and rejuvenate far away from the maddening city crowds. The untouched and unspoiled beauty of the Tajpur beach surrounded by greenery seems to be a piece of land out of this world. The virgin beach of Tajpur with white sand, blue water and infinite number of red crabs playing hide and seek is truly a place to have a dream weekend. The secludedness of the Tajpur beach will at times make you feel that you own the beach.

Anyone who wants to explore raw natural beauty must visit Tajpur. The fact that the place is still to become a hot tourist destination is a blessing in disguise. With not much tourists around you will definitely be able to spend some romantic time with your beloved. Wheather you enjoy the waves with your loved one or simply feel the beauty of the nature while soaking in the beach, you will be able to spend some unforgettable time which will definitely remain vivid in mind throughout life.
It is a fact, that still this place does not have the desired amenities and facilities, but the recent interest seen among the tourists to explore this new found virgin destination has indeed acted as a booster and new hotels with better facilities are coming up. Tourism Development Corporation of west Bengal must come up with projects to popularize the beach resort of Tajpur among tourist fraternity. But it should also be taken into consideration that the recent construction spree at Tajpur must not in any way disturb the natural beauty and the ecosystem of the place.

One important feature of Tajpur beach is that the water of the sea recedes by a large distance exposing the hidden treasure of the sea bed. At this time the beach becomes a favourite roaming place of the red crab. Presence of this endangered species makes it all the more special. The fact that the beach is not yet much known and popular among tourists fraternity is a major reason for which this beach resort needs to be explored.

In and around Tajpur

Tajpur is one such place which is an ideal weekend destination and people visiting the place like to spend time relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of the place. More popular sea beaches of Digha, Mandarmani and Shankarpur are very close to Tajpur. People visiting Tajpur may visit these places also.

How to reach Tajpur?

By Air – Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport at a distance of about 180 Km is the nearest airport. From the airport either hire a private car to reach Tajpur or reach Esplanade Bus Terminus and board a bus going to Digha.
By Rail – Ramnagar Railway Station and Digha Railway Station are the two nearest railway station of Tajpur. Though Ramnagar is the nearest, but all the trains does not stops here. In that case Digha is the choice by default. From the railway station hire a vehicle to reach Tajpur.
By Road – If you choose to go by bus, board any bus going to Digha from Esplanade Bus Terminus of Kolkata. Plenty of buses are available throughout the day that goes to Digha. Get down at Balisahi after Chaulkhola and hire a van rickshaw to reach Tajpur. If you have a prior booking in any of the hotels, then you can ask them to pick you from Balisahi.
If you wish to travel by your own vehicle from Kolkata, then follow this route. Kolkata – Kolaghat – Nandakumar – Contai – Chaulkhola – Balisahi – (turn left) – Alampur (turn right) – Tajpur.

Where to stay at Tajpur?

Virginity and secludedness of the beach is well maintained by the fact that all the hotels and resorts of Tajpur are not on the beach like that in Mandarmani and Digha. In accordance with the rule set by the Ministry of Environment, under Government of India, the hotels and resorts of Tajpur are at a distance from the beach.
Though there are only five to six good hotels in Tajpur, but they too are not fully developed and are under construction. Quite a few new hotels are also coming up at hotels. It is a fact that the hotels of Tajpur are not at par with some of the best hotels of Mandarmani and Digha, but this gets undermined by the awesome natural beauty of Tajpur. Mentioned below are some of the better hotels of Tajpur, which tourists can avail.
Hotel Sagar Kinare – This hotel is very close to the sea beach of Tajpur. For booking contact at – 9593165848.

Hotel Friends – One Minutes Distance From Sea Beach, Garden,children Play Ground,Carparking Space And Driver Room Available. Booking contact number – 9163914473 .
Tajpur Retreat – This is another good staying option close to the sea beach. For booking contact at – 9830271064.
Hotel Lake View – Though this hotel is not very close to the beach, but it’s a good budget hotel. In order to book, contact at – 9932403257.
Hotel Sonar Bangla – Situated very close to the sea beach, this is another good and quality staying option. For booking contact at – 9647238302.
Hotel Tambim Inn – It is another good staying option of Tajpur. For booking contact at – 9831021244.
Tajpur Nature Camp – It is one of the best hotels of Tajpur, with facilities of staying in tents. For booking contact at – 09831769790, 9163914473.

Mussoorie – popularly known as the “Queen of the Hills” is a charming hill station of North India. The beauty of this hill town lures thousands of domestic and international tourists every year making it one of the most popular hill stations of India. Mussoorie has the reputation of being one of the most ideal destinations among honeymoon couples for a romantic vacation. Enchanting view of the pine covered green hills, snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges, glittering views of the Doon Valley along with modern bungalows, malls and well laid gardens, Mussoorie presents a ‘fairyland’ atmosphere to tourists.

Where is Mussoorie?

The beautiful hill town of Mussoorie is in the Dehradun district of the newly formed Indian state of Uttarakhand.

About Mussoorie

Mussoorie is situated at an average altitude of about 1880 m above sea level, in the Garhwal Hills. This extraordinarily beautiful hill town with its cool salubrious climate and awesome scenic beauty has been one of the most popular and preferred holiday destinations among tourists over the years. Mussoorie is also a Gateway to the “Gangotri” and the “Yamunotri” shrines, which are two important Hindu pilgrimage destinations.
Mussoorie was discovered by Captain Young, an adventurous military officer of the East India Company somewhere between 1820 and 1827. Soon after that Mussoorie became one of the most favourite destination for British officers and higher government officials of British East India Company.
Apart from the normal tourists who visit Mussoorie to escape the sultry heat of the summer, honeymooners throng the place in large number as well. Many honeymoon couples visit Mussoorie every year and takes away with them the most memorable and undying moments. In recent years Mussoorie has seen a major rise in tourist influx during winter months as well.

Sightseeing in and around Mussoorie

Mussoorie has a charming beauty of its own which touches every heart and which has not being destroyed in any way in spite of the large number of tourists visiting the place every year. Apart from its inherent scenic beauty, there are quite a number of sightseeing spots in and around Mussoorie that are worth a visit. Only a few of the sightseeing destinations of Mussoorie are described below:

Gun Hill – Undoubtedly the most popular sightseeing spot of Mussoorie is Gun Hill. Tourist visiting this hill station definitely makes it to Gun hill which is the second highest point of Mussoorie. Reaching Gun hill by rope-way is sheer fun and adventure. The thrill of the 400 m long journey by rope-way can’t be described in words. One can also trek to Gun hill to have a close encounter with nature.
Gun Hill offers a breathtaking view of the snow-packed Himalayan ranges namely Bunderpunch, Srikantha, Pithwara and Gangotri group etc. and a bird’s eye view of Mussoorie town and Doon Valley.
Kempty Fall – Located at a distance of about 15 Km from the Mussoorie town, Kempty fall is another major attraction of Mussoorie. The credit of developing it as a tourist destination goes to John Mekinan. Surrounded by high mountain ranges and located at a high altitude of about 4500 feet, the falls offer a breathtaking view as the water falling down from a high altitude of 40 feet splits further into five more streams. Apart from taking a bath in its refreshingly cold water, tourists can simply enjoy its beauty taking a sip in hot brewing tea found in the tea stalls nearby.

Lal Tibba – This is the highest point of Mussoorie and is the oldest inhabited place of this charming hill town. The buildings and architecture of this place speaks of its British connection and colonial past. Exquisite view of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Banderpunch and other Himalayan ranges from this place through the Japanese telescope installed in 1967 is the main attraction of the place. Panoramic view of the surroundings that one can have from this place makes it worth a visit.
Mussoorie Lake – Situated on Mussoorie-Dehradun road at a distance of about 6 km from Mussoorie is the Mussoorie Lake, a delightful picnic spot. Apart from offering boating (pedaled boat) facilities to the tourists the place is also known for enchanting view of Doon Valley and nearby villages. The place has been developed by the city board and Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority.

Jwalaji Temple – Perched at an altitude of 2104 m above sea level on the top of Beong Hill is the Jwalaji temple. This temple at a distance of about 9 Km from the Mussoorie town is dedicated to Goddesses Durga and an important Hindu pilgrimage destination. The temple is surrounded by thick forests and offers a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks, Doon valley and Yamuna valley.
Camel’s Back Road – This is a 3 Km long walking trail starting from Kulri Bazaar near Rink Hall and ending at Library Bazaar. The road is named after a natural rock here that resembles a camel’s hump. The place is ideal for taking a walking trail or riding a horse and enjoying the refreshing beauty of the nature. Couples and honeymooner’s walking with their beloved, hand-in-hand is the most usual sight. The picturesque setting enhances the romanticism in every heart and makes the walk a real memorable one. The entire stretch is lined with thick Deodar trees on one side and the other side is an open expanse that looks down across the stretch of Doon Valley and the mountains in the distance. The place offers exquisite view of the sunset as well.
Camel’s Back is also popular for restaurants, especially the Revolving Restaurant that offers a delicious array of multi-cuisine dishes while giving you a slow, 360-degree view of the mountains, if you sit there long enough.
There are quite a few other places in and around Mussoorie that are worth a visit as well. Some of them are : Nag Devta Temple, Surkhanda Devi Temple, Sir George Everest House, Jharipani Fall, Bhatta Fall, Mossy Fall, Municipal Garden and quite a few others.

How to reach Mussoorie?

By Air – Jolly Grant Airport of Dehradun is at a distance of about 60 km is the nearest airport of Mussoorie. Presently, the airport is serviced by only one airline – Simplify Deccan (earlier Air Deccan). It operates flights on three days of the week, – Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Taxi services are available from airport to Mussoorie and it costs about Rs 1500.
By Rail - Mussoorie does not have a direct rail link. Dehradun Railway station serves for Mussoorie too. This station is linked which Superfast trains to other major cities in country.
In fact, it is the Northern Railway terminus, which has trains to all major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Varanasi, Amritsar, Saharanpur, Haridwar, Ujjain, Rishikesh, Allahabad and Indore.
By Road – Mussoorie does not have a direct rail link. Dehradun Railway station serves for Mussoorie too. This station is linked which Superfast trains to other major cities in country. Mussoorie is well connected by roads to other major cities in Uttaranchal state as well as to the cities of other states in the country. State transport buses and even private buses are available for reaching Mussoorie from Delhi, Dehradun, Amritsar, Varanasi, Haridwar and others.

Where to stay at Mussoorie?

Mussoorie being a popular and sought after tourist destination of the North India has a large number of hotels of different category. This provides the tourists a large option. The below mentioned hotels are only a small list and in no way a reference or a suggestion.
Ambika Resort – Booking contact number : 0135-2632160
Hotel Clouds End – Booking contact number : 0135-2632242
Avalon Resort – Booking contact number : 0135-2632972
Hotel Sterling resort – Booking contact number : 0135-2631712
Hotel Honeymoon Inn – Booking contact number : 0135-2632093, 2631113
Mussoorie International - Booking contact number : 0135-2632143, 2631243
Hotel Meadows Palace – Booking contact number : 0135-2632044, 2632990
Hotel Classic Heights – Booking contact number : 0135-2632514.
Hotel Valley View – Booking contact number : 0135-2632211.