Things to do in Junput, West Bengal
Junput is a village in Deshapran CD Block in Contai subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India.
5 places to visit in and around Junput, 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.
- 3Kapalkundala 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 - 4Dariapur Lighthouse
It is fully operational. Visitors can climb to the top and have a good view of the area
Wikidata - 5Jagannath Temple
A rekha-deul temple. It was believed that Bhimsen Mahapatra, King of Odisha, built this temple.
Wikidata
Before you go: official rules
- Puri Jagannath: registration, official sites and rules
Best time to visit Junput
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 21°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 24°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 29°C | 69 mm |
| May | Hot | 30°C | 174 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 30°C | 297 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 434 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 29°C | 394 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 29°C | 321 mm |
| Oct | Rainy | 28°C | 198 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 25°C | 42 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Junput
- Nearest railway station: Kanthi (KATI), 11 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 122 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Junput costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 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 Junput is not included.
Compare Junput with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junput | – | Nov–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Khejuri | 21 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Shankarpur | 27 km | Nov–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sagar Island | 31 km | Nov–Mar | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Khadalgobra | 32 km | Nov–Mar | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Junput; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Junput?
The best known are Junput Beach, Bankiput Sea Beach, Kapalkundala Mandir, Dariapur Lighthouse, Jagannath Temple.
When is the best time to visit Junput?
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
How do I reach Junput?
Nearest railway station: Kanthi (KATI), 11 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 122 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Junput cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 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 Junput is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.