Tucked between Mandarmani and Shankarpur, Tajpur is a small town set on the Bay of Bengal’s tranquil shore, just 170 kms from Kolkata. Considered to be a serene secret of West Bengal, the virgin beach is hidden away from view and is still untouched by commercialization and tourism. The highlight of the pristine beach are the hundreds of red crabs that are found on the shores, which also give a perfect crimson colour to the beach.
Bereft of chaos and cacophony, it provides the perfect escape from the hustle-bustle of city life. Besides, unlike the usual crescent-shaped beaches, this one is an inverted crimson in shape. Fringed by dense eucalyptus, tamarisk and casuarina trees, the secluded beach is perfect for lazing on a hammock and spending some time in solitude amidst the sun, sea and sand.