Things to do in Contai, West Bengal
Contai, also known as Kanthi, is a coastal and subdivisional city and a municipality in East Midnapore district, West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of the Contai subdivision.
5 places to visit in and around Contai, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Junput Beach
Junput is a village in Deshapran CD Block in Contai subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 2Bankiput Sea Beach
It is fairly long beach, starting around 2-3 km from the resort. What is shown on the map is roughly the centre of the beach. This is a good sandy beach.
- 3Jagannath Temple
A rekha-deul temple. It was believed that Bhimsen Mahapatra, King of Odisha, built this temple.
Wikidata - 4Kapalkundala Mandir
Made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's classic novel Kapalkundala. (1866). It is a story of a forest-dwelling girl named Kapalkundala, who fell in love with and married a young man from the city, but eventually found that she was unable
Wikidata - 5Dariapur Lighthouse
It is fully operational. Visitors can climb to the top and have a good view of the area
Wikidata
Before you go: official rules
- Puri Jagannath: registration, official sites and rules
Best time to visit Contai
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
- Jan19°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb23°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr30°CHot
- May31°CHot
- Jun30°CRainy
- Jul29°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct27°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov23°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec19°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 19°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 23°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 28°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 54 mm |
| May | Hot | 31°C | 149 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 30°C | 249 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 363 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 341 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 288 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 27°C | 167 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 23°C | 30 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 19°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Contai
- Nearest railway station: Kanthi (KATI), 2 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 121 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Contai costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Contai is not included.
Compare Contai with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contai | – | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Khejuri | 22 km | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Shankarpur | 25 km | Nov–Mar | 8 |
Distances in a straight line from Contai; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Contai?
The best known are Junput Beach, Bankiput Sea Beach, Jagannath Temple, Kapalkundala Mandir, Dariapur Lighthouse.
When is the best time to visit Contai?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Contai?
Nearest railway station: Kanthi (KATI), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 121 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Contai cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Contai is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.