Digha is the ever popular sea resort that is nearest to Kolkata. It is the most popular and crowded weekend destination and always remains vibrant.
Digha was termed as the ‘Brighton of the East’ by Hastings. Digha today is known for its sandy white beaches, deep azure waters and some fun-filled activities on the beach. The sunrise and sunsets of Digha are quite impressive, and if you are an early bird you can catch the ‘nuliyas’ or the fishermen setting out for a catch in the sea.
Digha has a shallow sand beach which extends up to 7 kilometers in the coastline. The water is not turbulent near the beach, and you can enjoy a swim here. Around the beach you will see the lovely Casuarina trees welcoming you with its lovely sway. If you look at the distance in the waters of Bay of Bengal, you will have a sudden glimpse of the ship slowly moving towards the horizon and you realize that life is but an empty dream, and as long as you live in the present, you need to enjoy life to the fullest.
Overview
Major Attractions
Enjoy plenty of seafood at Digha
Experience the beauty of old Digha (rocky beach) and new Digha (sand beach).
- Buy local handicrafts
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Kolkata – Digha |
185 |
|
Tajpur – Digha |
30 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Digha
Day 1:
Reach Digha and move to your hotel. During the day, enjoy the sea beach and relax. In the evening, you may visit the road side stalls and pick up few memento made of sea shells.
Day 1:
Reach Digha and move to your hotel. During the day, enjoy the sea beach and relax. In the evening, you may visit the road side stalls and pick up few memento made of sea shells.
Day 2:
Enjoy the morning with a bath in the sea. You can also hire a rikshaw or auto to visit the nearby sea beach of Shankarpur.
Day 1:
Reach Digha and move to your hotel. During the day, enjoy the sea beach and relax. In the evening, you may visit the road side stalls and pick up few memento made of sea shells.
Day 2:
Enjoy the morning with a bath in the sea. You can also hire a rikshew or auto to visit the nearby sea beach of Shankarpur.
Day 3:
The day is for you to relax and enjoy the sea.
Transportation
There are three different transport options to reach Digha –
a) Hire a car reach Digha in 5 to 5.5 Hrs. The road condition is generally good and you can enjoy every moment of this long drive.
b) Many AC and Non AC buses are departing for Digha from Esplanade all through the day. Get in one of them and reach Digha.
c) Take the Howrah-Digha AC express and reach Digha in the afternoon. You will get rikshaws outside the station to drop you to your hotel.
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Popular Tour Plans - West Bengal
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1. Murshidabad (2N/3D)
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