#DiscoverTheUndiscovered: Situated in the Midnapore district, West Bengal’s Junput is a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity. Here’s a quick travel guide. By Kashish Arora
The beauty of Junput lies in its dense forests, an ancient lighthouse, and white sand beaches. This destination is known for its tropical aesthetic that blends seamlessly with pristine shorelines.
If you’ve been craving for a nature-infused retreat, there’s nothing better than driving to this secluded place for a captivating and Instagram-worthy experience. Apart from beach trekking and incredible sea-travelling opportunities, Junput is also known for its popular pilgrimage site–the ancient Kapil Muni temple. The view of the lake from this spot is worth every dime spent on this holiday.
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In Junput, there’s an antique Marine Biology Museum for marine lovers to seek education related to water bodies and aquatic lives. The State Government Fisheries Department conducts annual researches and special studies on brackish water fish cultivation and shark oil extraction. The results of these in-depth studies are gathered and presented by the marine biology department of the museum.
For spiritually inclined people, there’s Kapal Kundala Mandir where calming meditation and chanting sessions are conducted. Surrounded by rocky yet highly enthralling terrain, the view from this spot is breathtaking.
There’s not much to do in the area, and that’s the beauty of this region. Sometimes, just spending two quality days in the lap of nature away from the chaos of city life can work wonders on one’s mind, body and soul.
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Getting There
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata, is the closest airport to reach this destination by air. The distance of Junput from Kolkata is 145 km and can easily be covered by hiring a private taxi from the airport.
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