Things to do in Khejuri, West Bengal
Khejuri is a village and gram panchayat, in Khejuri II CD Block in Contai subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in the state of West Bengal, India.
5 places to visit in and around Khejuri, 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.
- 3Dariapur Lighthouse
It is fully operational. Visitors can climb to the top and have a good view of the area
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 - 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 Khejuri
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| 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 Khejuri
- Nearest railway station: Nachinda (NCN), 20 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 102 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Khejuri 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 Khejuri is not included.
Compare Khejuri with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khejuri | – | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Haldia | 28 km | Oct–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Barda | 36 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Diamond Harbour | 45 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Tamluk | 49 km | Oct–Mar | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Khejuri; 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 Khejuri?
The best known are Junput Beach, Bankiput Sea Beach, Dariapur Lighthouse, Kapalkundala Mandir, Jagannath Temple.
When is the best time to visit Khejuri?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Khejuri?
Nearest railway station: Nachinda (NCN), 20 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 102 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Khejuri 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 Khejuri is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.