The beach resort town of Digha, located at a convenient distance of around 187 km from Kolkata, falls in the district of Purba Medinipur. This favorite weekend destination of West Bengal proudly exhibits the northern edge of the Bay of Bengal. While there are multiple seaside towns nearby, like Tajpur, Gopalpur, and, Udaypur along the shore, there are many places to see within Digha as well.
The New Digha Beach
The man-made beach is a new addition, being just 2 km away from Old Digha. The beach is also comparatively cleaner, and easier to access, with additional nearby attraction including an auditorium with regular entertainment.
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Mandarmani
Located around 30km away from Digha, this is a developing resort village. Originally it was known as Mandarboni or Madar mani which was later changed into Mandarmani.
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Water scooting and banana rides are offered here for which you may contact local people (costs may vary depending on what services you choose).
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Marine Aquarium and Regional Centre (MARC)
The largest inbuilt aquarium in the country, it gives you a close look at the marine life along with a basic idea about biodiversity in the sea. The regional center was built in 1989 but the aquarium did not open till 2003. The purpose of incorporating the aquarium was spreading awareness about underwater creatures, and organizing various educative courses about marine life.
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The arrangements regarding the AC and washrooms are not up to the mark, so go prepared.
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Amarabati Park
The nature park in New Digha exhibits a lake, countless flowering plants, and shrubs. The well-maintained park is a nice spot to spend a couple of hours with family.
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Digha Science Centre & National Science Camp
Inaugurated in 1997, the institute is located on the Foreshore Road. It presents scientific facts through entertaining ways, and also organizes educative scientific programs throughout the year.
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Shankarpur Beach
This lesser known beach town is 14 km away from Digha. There is not much to see besides natural beauty, with the quaint and calm ambiance attracting those who prefer solitude. The beach is quite muddy at times, and there is quicksand so it is better to be careful.
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Nehru Market
This market in the Old Digha has all types of shops, including fish, dry fruits, and seashell jewelry, and home décor items. One of the oldest markets of Digha, it also has numerous eateries selling authentic seafood at reasonable prices.
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Talasari Beach
The famous beach is situated in Baleswar of Odisha, within 10 km of Digha. The name of the place comes from two words, Tala meaning palm trees, and Sari meaning row. The long rows of palm trees on the beach are considered to be the reason of its name. One special attraction of this place is the backwaters that you need to cross to reach the sea.
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If you like the ambiance of Digha, then travelling to these nearby places will also be a treat. The above listed destinations will enhance your stay in Digha with a spirit of adventure and romance.