The Brighton of East Digha Welcomes You to Come and Relax

Are you a backpacker? Want to know about Weekend destination in West Bengal India? Well the count is big. The following are some of the places that make fantastic weekend destinations and memorable trips.

1. Raichak
2. Shantiniketan
3. Tarakeshwar
4. Digha
5. Bakkhali
6. Shankarpur
7. Sunderbans and many more.

Among the above mentioned places, Digha is the most popular. This is 187 km away from Kolkata and is well connected by road and railway. This sea beach has a charm of its own. The rolling waves, alluring sunset, sunrise and the sea breeze are just too enticing. There are Casuarina plantations that enhance the beauty of the place. This sea is gentle and tourists can safely swim. It is fondly called the “Brighton of the East”. The scenic beauty of the place is something that seems to be directly placed from an artist’s tripod or frame. People often look up to it as a kind of romantic holiday destination off the Bay of Bengal.

The climate of the place is pleasant and transportation is easy as well. With time it has become more equipped and much better. You can also enjoy great seafood at Digha and putting up at Digha is not at all a big deal. There are many budget hotels in Digha where accommodation is not very costly. Besides, you will get all the modern facilities that you usually look for in your home. The various sea foods that is available in Digha include Lobsters, Blue Crabs and many others. A lot of tourists buy cashew nuts from Digha.

There is a plethora of lively and fun sea activities which include swimming, marine aquarium, fishing and the likes. It also has an impelling nightlife, with theaters, restaurants and nightclubs. Gradually Digha hotels are also witnessing the rush of corporate on weekends. Most of them are part of some employee engagement function or program. There are a number of places that you can visit in and around Digha. Some of the places include:

1. Mandarmani
2. Shankarpur
3. Talsari
4. Tajpur
5. Junput
6. Subarnarekha River

These are ideal hangouts for family and couples. There is also the new extension of Old Digha fondly called New Digha. You can also visit another place which is called Science Centre. Kids enjoy this place a lot. Among the above mentioned places the Talsari beach is a must see. It is very peaceful and beautiful too among the beaches in Digha. This beach is also regarded as the home to numerous sea creatures. You need to beware of the red crabs hidden within the sand of the beach.

In Digha the beach is lined with numerous stalls. You will get to see and buy a lot of handicrafts made of shell like small idols, incense stands, vermillion stands, shell bags and many other things. So if you are visiting Digha, do not miss the beautiful Digha hotels, the mouthwatering sea food, the rickshaw ride and a great view of the beach.

A special cake designed as the INDIAN RAILWAYS logo custom made for the occasion

CPO (Admin) Mrs. Z.G.Firdausi cutting ribbon at main gate

Dr.M.K.Budhalakoti cutting ribbon at another gate inside

Ribon being cut by Shri Vinod Sharma from Delhi,All India Railway Union representative