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Digha Beach

'' Digha beach is among the most famous beaches located on the eastern coast of India. Covered with casuarina plantations, Digha beach is safe for swimming to a great extant. Even being located at just about 175 km from Kolkata.The beauty of this place was discovered as early as the days of Warren Hastings. Digha was known as Beercool at that time. Digha beach is girdled with casuarina plantations along the coast. The sea is calm and shallow for about a mile from the beach making it quite safe for swimming. ''

Digha is one of the most sought-after destinations in West Bengal. For a Bengali it is an immensely popular spot . The appeal of Digha is evergreen in minds of people from Bengal. The charm of Digha is dated back to 1780 A.D.when Warren Hastings mentioned the place as the “Brighton of the East” in a letter to his wife. The sea at Digha is calm and shallow. However, there is another place named New Digha which is an extention of Digha. A small park with a lake enhances its beauty.

Best Time to Visit Digha Beach

The best time to visit the Digha Beach is October - March.

How to Reach there

Air: The nearest airport is Kolkata.

Rail: Digha itself is rail station and there are trains connecting Digha with Kolkata. .

Road: Digha beach is at driving distance of about five hour. Buses. taxis and rental tourist vehicles are there in ampule number for getting you here.