Digha
Digha is a beach destination that is just 5 hours away from Kolkata by road. Hailed as West Bengal's go-to holiday location, it is a vast expanse of scenic beach washed by the waters of Bay of Bengal. The entire shoreline that extends throughout the premises of Digha has been divided into two parts, namely Old Digha and New Digha. Other attractions in Digha include an extensive aquarium that houses the local aquatic fauna, quaint beach sides and a scenic temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
One of the main reasons to visit Digha is to enjoy the freshest and the most succulent of sea-food preparations. Restaurants, street stalls and eateries cook the live fish, prawns, and crabs right in front of you the way you prefer and present it to you. And all of it comes at a very reasonable price. Cashew nut farming is practiced in Digha, so don't forget to buy ample cashew nuts & conch shells from here since you get it at relatively cheaper prices.
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Places to Visit
AMARABATI PARK
Amarbati Park is situated in Digha , West Bengal. The park is known for it picturesque scenario. the place takes all the visitors with the elegance and beauty. people here love to indulge in boating and walking in the park cherishing the jaw-dropping atmosphere of the park.
CHANDESHWAR SHIV TEMPLE
Chandaneshwar is famous for a Shiva temple in Chandaneswar, Baleswar, Odisha. A huge annual fair in the Solar New Year Pana Sankranti, the first day of the Odia calendar, is celebrated on the premises. A large number of pilgrimages from all over the country visit the temple during this period.
NEW DIGHA SEA BEACH
Digha is a small beach town located in West Bengal. One of the most famous beaches in this city is the New Digha beach. Lying about 2 kilometers away from the Old Deegha beach, this destination is a man-made attraction. It's preferred by tourists owing to its easier accessibility, larger expanse, and lesser crowd density.
NEW DIGHA PICNIC SPOT
New Digha Picnic Spot has come up near Chandannagar town on the banks of the DVC canal. Picnic at New Digha Picnic Spot is an experience you will never forget. The place is surrounded by trees. A children's park is there which hosts a number of exciting things and rides for children like toy train, colourful fountains and artificial hill.
DIGHA SCIENCE CENTRE & PLANETARIUM
One of the chief attractions at Digha is the Science Centre established by the National Council of Science Museums. This is a very good attempt to give some knowledge of science to children. A skeleton company during bicycle racing, a planetarium resembling an Eskimo’s Igloo is among the amusing mechanisms of the Science Centre. There are fun glasses which measure height.
BISWA BANGLA PARK
Biswa Bangla Park is located at Gadadharpur, Digha, WB - 721463. Besides this park, there are two more parks listed in Digha. There's also two attractions listed in this city in other categories. You will find the exact location of Biswa Bangla Park on the map bellow. Use the Direction tab to find driving directions to this park.
