Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour is a small riverside town in south 24 parganas of Kolkata, West Bengal. It is located on the banks of river Hooghly just before it ends its journey in the Bay of Bengal. 

There are no ports here as a result you get to see an unending banks. 

Previously the place was called Hajipur and was a stronghold for portugese pirates. The ruins of a Puarana Kella or Old fort can be found here which the locals believe were the proof of earlier settlements of East India Company before they ventured deep into the mainland Kolkata.

There are many resorts and hotels available near the river which offers many recreational activities. Perfect time to visit the place is winter , that is from November to January. You would not want to miss the local fish fries and juggery which are super tasty and super cheap!

Digha - A great holiday destination!

Digha is a small town in West Bengal on the coast of Bay of Bengal, and is a GREAT holiday destination. It's just about 200km away from the central city of Kolkata. What is attractive is it's affordable and is very relaxing! It's a perfect place, if you want a small vacation for a day or two, to unwind and relax from your hectic schedules. 

New Digha Beach

There are trains running between Howrah and Digha that takes you to your destination in just 3.5 hours. Other than that you can always take your private car, hired vehicles or luxury buses. But a word of caution, make sure you know the road route, many travelers go the wrong way from that Bardhaman division. Going in your own vehicle allows you to have lip-smacking foods of dhabas on the highway in addition to some quick photography.

There are plenty of hotels and motels available to suit every kind of traveler. Food is never a problem. What will relax your senses is the ever-welcoming seafront. In the evening you will find shops coming up on the beach and it will resemble a fair, which is wonderful. You can just sit there till late night with just your perfect companion or your bunch of friends and have your very own me-time in your own way.

If you plan for more than 2 days, make sure you visit the nearby beaches. They are equally good ,only less crowded. You will get local autorickshaws and vans that will carry you there and bring you back to your hotel. Beaches like Mandarmani, Shankarpur, Talshari and Udaypur are worth mentioning. There are ample opportunity to splurge in the seas.

Udaypur Beach

You can visit Digha at any time of the year. If you luckily can make your trip during the monsoon; it will be an added advantage for photography and romanticism. Lastly, don't forget to have some fried fish from the temporary shops at the seafront. They are simply delicious! So, what are you waiting for? If you are tired with your work and ever-consuming work, just pack your bag and go and enjoy!!

Happy travelling!