Digha

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Purba Medinipur district · Sundarbans & Coast

Bengal's most popular seaside town.

About Digha

A long, gently sloping beach on the Bay of Bengal with hotels, a seafood market and easy access from Kolkata. It is a classic Bengali weekend getaway and can be crowded on holidays.

Highlights

Old Digha beach and the promenade
Fresh seafood market
Marine Aquarium and Research Centre
Nearby Udaipur and Tajpur beaches

Plan your trip

Best time: October to March. Sea can be rough and rain heavy in monsoon; follow lifeguard and flag warnings.
How to reach: Direct trains run from Howrah to Digha; by road it is about 185 to 200 km from Kolkata (4 to 5 hours).
Suggested stay: 2 days
Distance from Kolkata: About 185 km by road
Travel time: 4 to 5 hours
Nearest railway station: Digha
Budget: Budget
Food: Fried fish and prawns by the beach.
Good to know: Swim only where lifeguards allow and heed the flags.

Nearby and related destinations

Mandarmani & Tajpur: Quieter beaches with red crabs and long open stretches. (about 175 km from Kolkata, nearest station Contai (Kanthi) or Ramnagar)
The Sundarbans: The world's largest mangrove forest, shared with Bangladesh. (about 100 km from Kolkata, nearest station Canning)
Bakkhali & Gangasagar: A coastal escape and a major pilgrimage island. (about 130 km from Kolkata, nearest station Namkhana or Kakdwip)
Tamluk & Mahishadal: An ancient port and a rajbari with a museum. (about 100 km from Kolkata, nearest station Tamluk or Mahishadal)

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Distances and travel times are approximate road figures from central Kolkata. Check timings, permits and road conditions before you travel.