Digha is a charming coastal town on the Bay of Bengal, located in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. It’s known for its flat, hard beaches, shallow waters, and vibrant atmosphere, making it a favorite weekend getaway for people from Kolkata and nearby regions.
New Digha Beach: Cleaner and less crowded than the old beach, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and evening walks.
Old Digha Beach: Lively with shops, food stalls, and sea breeze – great for people-watching and local snacks.
Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre: Features diverse marine species and is an educational yet fun experience for families.
Amarabati Park: A well-maintained park near New Digha with boating and a toy train – ideal for kids and relaxing walks.
Digha Science Centre: A fun place with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, and a planetarium.
Udaipur Beach: Located a few kilometers from Digha, this peaceful beach is great for a more quiet experience with casuarina trees.
Talsari Beach: Close to the Odisha border, known for red crabs, estuaries, and scenic beauty.
Shankarpur: A serene beach about 15 km away, ideal for watching fishing boats and enjoying solitude.
Beach Walks & Sunsets: Digha’s flat beaches are perfect for long walks, especially during sunrise and sunset.
Seafood Tasting: Try fresh prawn, pomfret, crab, and Bengali-style fish curries from local stalls.
Shopping: Pick up conch-shell jewelry, handwoven mats, and sea-shell artifacts.
Picnics & Photography: Coastal parks, rocky stretches, and sunrise points offer great photo ops.
Digha is famous for its seafood – prawns, pomfrets, and crabs served Bengali-style.
Popular dishes include fish curry with rice, egg rolls, and coconut water along the beach.
Street food like phuchka, ghugni, and ice gola are must-tries.
By Train: Regular trains from Kolkata (Howrah or Sealdah) to Digha Railway Station (around 4–5 hours).
By Road: Around 180 km from Kolkata via NH-16 and NH-116B – popular for weekend road trips and bus services.
By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
