With heavenly beaches stretching for kilometres, Mandarmani is a promising weekend destination. Roughly 171 kilometres from Kolkata, the sleepy fishing village of Mandarmani has been attracting a lot of tourists of late. A sea beach extending upwards of 15 kilometres makes Mandarmani one of the longest drivable beaches in India. One of the interesting aspects about the area is that one has to drive along the beach to reach the resorts. This drive-in beach makes Mandarmani extremely alluring for travellers who are seeking something more than a regular beach experience. While relaxing, swimming and sunbathing are the best ways to enjoy the vast expanse at Mandarmani, you could also go for activities such as parasailing, beach volleyball and beach cricket that have been introduced recently. Go for swimming in the morning and spend a quiet evening with your significant other, sipping on coconut water or end up gathering shells from...