Kolkata to Bankiput distance is about 160 km. Kolkata and travel time for Bankiput 4–5 hours. Contai (Kanthi) is the nearest town to Bankiput , from there you can hire Auto /Toto for Bankiput , fare almost Rs-300.

What to see
Untouched Beach: Beach is the main attraction of Bankiput , the beach is clean , calm far from the crowded city , pure air , ideal for morning walks and photography and couple who want to spent some private time.
Lighthouse View: A lighthouse at Dariyapur is there , you can visit by walking of by Toto , Auto. The light house offer panoramic view of the sea and surrounding as it height around 96 feet high .
Fishing Culture: Bankiput is a rural area , most of the villagers here are fisherman , you can visit village and see their lifestyle , fishing technique , repairing of boat , fishing etc.
Kapalkundala Temple : Very near to Bankiput , there is Kapalkundala Temple , it is common believe that , famous Bengali write “Bankim Chandra Chottopadhyay” written novel Kapalkundala by inspiring from this temple.

Where to Stay ?
Being lonely , Bankiput do not have any so called hotels, home stay , restaurant etc .Only staying option is JHINUK RESIDENCY , you can contact website : Website
They offer accommodation with fooding with a handsome package , you can request them for sea fish , which is widely available in this area

How to Go:

By Road : Kolkata NH-16 Kolaghat → Nandakumar → Contai → Junput → Bankiput
Bus and Private car is only Options. Digha Bound any Bus will stop at Cotai , you can hire an Auto for Bankiput (about 15 km)..

Do and Don’t’s
1)Carry necessary medicine , medical shop is limited here.
2)Mosquito protection coil/cream keep with you
3)Do not walk through far in the sea , centain tide may rise water level
4)Donot walk in the evening out of resort , road dog may chase you.
5)Best Time to Visit : October to March, when the weather remains pleasant

2-Day Budget Travel Itinerary for Bankiput Sea Beach (Near Contai), West Bengal

Day	Time	Activity	Details & Budget Tips	Est. Cost (₹)
Day 1: Journey from Kolkata & Beach Vitis
1	Early Morning (6-10 AM)	Reach to Contai and move for Bankiput	Tamralipta Express(Howrah-6:40 AM, Contai-9:25 AM; Fare :₹150-250) or AC/Non AC bus from Esplanade/Howrah (4 hrs Appox). From Contai, trekker to Junput (₹50), then to Bankiput (₹50-100, 45 min total). Check into Jhinuk Residency	Train or Bus: 200-300 Trekker: 100 Accommodation : 2,000(may vary)
1	11 AM - 3 PM	Take Lunch then Visit Beach	Enjoy resort lunch (rice, dal, fish, veg). Do the virgin beach—walk , watch red crabs	Lunch (incl. in meal plan): 550/person (may vary)
1	3-6 PM	Afternoon Nature Walk	Rest in room, then visit the casuarina forest trails, crowdless area , watch bird.	Free
1	Evening (6-10 PM)	Evening Snacks, Dinner then Night Beach Walk	Tea and pakodas at resort. Dinner (chicken, rice,roti, veg). High tide brings sea closer, spot crabs under moonlight.	Snacks/Dinner : 550/person Day 1 Total: 3,600 (Apporox for 2 people)
Day 2: High Tide Beach Time and Nearby Sightseeing
2	Early Morning (5-8 AM)	Sunrise and High Tide Beach Watching	Wake early for sunrise . High tide (8-1 PM) brings water near resort, relax. Breakfast: Puri-sabji.	Breakfast (incl.): 0
2	9 AM - 12 PM	Visit Dariapur Lighthouse	Trekker/Auto to Dariapur (7 km, ₹200 round-trip). Walk 96-ft lighthouse and enjoy panoramic sea views (open 3 PM but- entry ₹20).(check before visit).	Transport: 200 Entry: 20
2	12-2 PM	Lunch and Ready for Return	Resort lunch (different fish as per choice). Checkout by 10:30 AM but.	Lunch: 300/person
2	Afternoon (2-6 PM)	Return to Kolkata	Drop to Contai (₹200/₹450), then bus/train back (Reach Kolkata evening).	Drop: 450 Bus/Train: 200 Day 2 Total: ~1,170 (for 2 people)

Grand Total (2 Days, 2 People): ₹4,770 (Approx)

Bankiput Tour

Bankiput Tour

2-Day Budget Travel Itinerary for Bankiput Sea Beach (Near Contai), West Bengal