Digha Tourism

Digha: The Brighton of the East

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    About Digha Tourism

    Best Time To Visit Digha

    Digha is a delightful weekend getaway for everyone living in West Bengal, especially enchanting during winter. From October to February, it's the perfect time to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Digha. Beyond the sandy shores, you can explore charming aquariums and lush gardens during this cosy season. Plus, winter brings the most exciting Bengal celebration—Durga Puja! While summers in Digha can be pretty hot, with temperatures soaring up to 37 degrees Celsius, they might not be the best time to visit. And in July, the monsoon rains could damper your plans to enjoy both the beaches and amusement parks as the humidity rises and travel becomes less pleasant.

    Places To Visit In Digha

    Digha features attractions like Amaravati Park, New Digha Sea Beach, and Digha Mohona Watch Point. This small coastal resort town in West Bengal boasts picturesque beaches, including Old Digha Beach. Enjoy sunbathing, swimming, and fresh seafood. In addition, numerous tourist spots like the white-marble Chandaneswar temple offer spiritual awakening, while scenic vistas enhance Digha's charm. Don't miss the Marine Aquarium, Digha Science Centre, and Biswa Bangla Park.

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    How To Reach Digha

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    The nearest airport from Digha is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) of Kolkata, about 185 km away. The Kolkata Airport is one

    of the biggest ones in India and the primary one serving regions in eastern and northeastern India. Daily flights between Kolkata and Chennai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and Mumbai can be found. It also connects internationally to many countries. Once you reach Kolkata, you can take a state-run bus, book a cab, or take a taxi outside the airport and head to Digha. The distance is easily covered in 4-5 hours.

    Digha Railway Station is one of the newest and smallest railway stations in West Bengal. It is on the Tamluk–Digha branch line. Only 15 weekly trai

    ns run from Digha. 11 trains start from, and four terminate at Digha Railway Station. The railway network connects Digha to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, Malda, Puri, and Asansol. Most people arrive at Howrah first and take the train to Digha. The Howrah-to-Digha trains are the most frequent. You can also reach Kharagpur by train and then pivot to a road journey to Digha.

    Digha is connected by road to nearby cities and towns like Howrah, Kolkata, Contai, Kharagpur, and Midnapur. National Highway 116B passes through C

    ontai and Digha. Most tourists take a bus from Kolkata because the journey to Digha is short (4-5 hours). The roads aren’t the best, but the journey can be tolerable for shorter durations. Travelling in the mornings is advised to avoid traffic on the highway.

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    Digha is a popular beach town in East Midnapore, West Bengal, India. It attracts tourists with its scenic beaches and breathtaking views of the Bay of Bengal. Visitors can relax on its pristine sands or explore historical sites like Mohona Watch Point, Biswa Bangla Park, and Nehru Market.

    Digha is a wonderful place with many attractions. Here are some top attractions that you must explore during your trip to Digha: Digha Sea Beach, Udaipur Sea Beach, Digha Gate, and Talsari Shankarpur Beach.

    Digha, a popular beach destination in West Bengal, offers a variety of seafood dishes that are a must-try for visitors. Some famous food items in Digha include Pomfret, fish curry, rohu, bhetki, tiger prawns, and parshe.

    The ideal duration for a trip to Digha depends on your travel preferences and the activities you plan to indulge in. Generally, a weekend getaway of 2-3 days is sufficient to explore the main attractions, relax on the beaches, and enjoy the local seafood.

    The best time to visit Digha is from October to February. The weather is pleasant, ideal for beach activities and sightseeing. Visitors can also explore nearby tourist attractions here hassle-free in this weather.

    Digha, a popular coastal destination, has some offbeat nearby places worth exploring. One such hidden gem is Shankarpur, a tranquil fishing village known for its untouched beauty. Just a short drive away, it offers a peaceful atmosphere and an opportunity to observe the local fishing culture.

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