Digha Beach

One of the most popular weekend destinations in West Bengal, Digha sea resort, is almost 187 km away from the city of Kolkata. Popular for its 7 km long shallow sand beach with low gradient sea waves, “Brighton of the East”, Digha has its unique charm and beauty. Walking from Old Digha to New Digha alongside the casuarina trees at the coast is the highlight of Digha. While Digha’s old beach is famous for its concrete steps and big stones, new beach at New Digha is popular for its serenity and clean water. Mesmerizing reflecting view of sunrise and sunset on the salty waters of Bay of Bengal makes travelers visit Digha again and again.

Location: Digha is almost 187 km away from the city of Kolkata

 Route:

• By Train: Digha is well connected by Train from Kolkata. There are regular train services from Howrah station to Digha. Take Rickshaw or van outside the Digha station to reach the hotel.
• By Road: There is regular bus service to Digha from Esplanade (Dharmatala) bus stand. It is almost 5 hour journey from Kolkata. Buses are available from most towns in West Bengal.

Main Bus stops: It is located in Old Digha, just 2 min walking distance from the beach.

Nearest Railway stations: Digha railway station

Famous Places around the area: The Marine Aquarium and Research Centre (MARC), Shiva temple at Chandaneswar, Subarnarekha River, Amravati Lake and Shankarpur, Udaipur beach and Talsari.

Climate: Summer (28°C – 37°C); Winter (8°C – 24°C).

Best time to visit: July to March is considered as the best time to visit Digha as weather stays most pleasant in these times.

Population: 35,054

Local Foods: Mouth watering sea foods, authentic Bengali cuisine and fresh fried fishes are famous in Digha. Don’t forget to taste Hilsa, Pomphret, Betki and Prawn in Digha. And of course drink coconut water!

Local Restaurants: There are many economical restaurants and food joints all over Digha. Although the rates are cheap, but there are no compromise with quality. There are few expensive restaurants available where you can find continental foods.

ATM Locations: Cash is the premium mode of transaction in Digha so please carry sufficient cash with you. Please note that there is no ATM in new digha and most of the ATMs Old Digha are out-of-order.

Emergency numbers:

Digha Police station: 953220-266222, Contai PS: 953220-255026

Nearest Hospitals/Nursing homes:

Digha General Hospital – Digha Main Road, Digha, Contai, ph: (03220)266610

Egra SD Hospital – Belda Road, Digha, Contai, (03220) 245877

Budget Hotels:

Hotel Greenland Inn

N-2 Sector, Plot No. 84, New Digha

Ph: 03220-266336, M: 9007970686

Tariff: 800 onwards

Hotel Wilco

71/515, N2 Sector, New Digha

Ph: 9836482222/84200584987

Tariff: 1000 onwards

Hotel Suman’s

New Digha, near Railway Station

Ph: (03220)266471, 20266271

Tariff 250 onwards

Digha Govt. Tourist Lodge

Bookings can be done from the Tourism Centre at 3/2, B.B.D. Bagh (East), Kolkata

Ph: (033)22437260

Tariff: 500 onwards

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