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SOAK IN A CHARMING BEACH RESORT OF BENGAL- DIGHA

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Digha, one of the prominent lovely destinations in West Bengal. It is a beach town and now, it has extended and beaches like Udaipur, Shankarpur and few other has originated. A perfect place for a fun-filled holiday with friends and family, the town observes a huge crowd almost throughout the year. Here is a brief depiction of Digha.

Digha is situated in Medinipur district of West Bengal. Roughly 187 km from Kolkata, Digha is a high-voltage option for an exciting holiday. It is a bustling city with dazzling lights and shops all around the resort. Early in the morning, a beach walk in the tranquil beaches of Digha and sipping sweet coconut water is the common image to capture. Well, as slowly the day approach, the beaches become busy.

The region is now divided: Old Digha and New Digha. New Digha is now heavily populated and it is frequented with tourists. It is because the New Digha beach is safer than Old Digha. Though Old Digha is more beautiful than New Digha, but the presence of boulders near the beach makes it dangerous to take bath here.

Reaching Digha is not a matter of concern. You can reach Digha from any part of West Bengal. Kolkata Airport is the nearest and it is 190 km away. Travelling Digha by road in a common phenomenon among the city dwellers. Conveniences are available from Dharmatala bus stand. Both state and private buses are available. Nowadays cabs are also there. Digha has its own rail station. Direct weekly, bi-weekly and superfast trains are there from Howrah and Santragachi railway junction. Auto-rickshaws, battery cars and van rickshaws are easily accessible as a local transport. For a change and different type of experience, you can take a halt in Kharagpur and indulge in some great food at roadside well-established Dhabas.

From Kharagpur to Digha taxi, it takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Originally known as Beerkul, Digha was found by the British in the 18th century. Digha was mentioned as the Brighton of the East on a letter by that time Governor-General to his wife. In 1923, a foreigner persuaded the Chief Minister to develop Digha as a beach resort of the state. The initiative was successful and a beautiful beach resort Digha came into existence. The line of casuarina is a treatment in reducing soil erosion. But it adds a unique charm in the surroundings and makes the beaches more attracting.

Digha houses the biggest and the best prepared Marine Aquarium and Research Center of the nation. It is open on each working day from 9:30 AM to 6 PM. A well-suited spot for an outing, Marine Aquarium and Research centre is a decent place for researchers and children. Amravati lake which is only a couple of kilometers from the city center is a famous spot for an outing. The snake farm inside the recreation centre is an added appreciation for the guests.

Chandenewar Shiva Mandir and Suvernarekha River are some adjacent spots which will most likely make your endeavor intriguing. Other than Digha, some little and new augmentation has started. Those beaches are likewise grabbing more tourists. Shankarpur, Udaipur and Mandarmoni beach, you can go to this spot on the same trek or independently.
With few hours Kharagpur to Digha taxi ride will take you to Digha. Browse the page and book taxi according to your convenience.

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