Even in the current times Digha still continues to be one of the most favorite weekend destinations for most residing in and around Kolkata. This evergreen beach town continues to enthrall to visitors from near and far. The serene beaches, the beautiful scenic beauty, the tall coconut trees are what have attracted tourists for holiday over the decades. However in recent times a lot many attractions have been added as well.

So in case you have plans of visiting Digha for holiday in recent times then let us see some of the top things which you can do. 

Laze on the beautiful beaches of Digha

Whether it New Digha or old Digha, but Digha is most famous for its beautiful beaches. So once you visit Digha the first and foremost Digha which comes to mind is to spend as much time on the long and serene beaches. You could take a dip in the sea or just laze on the beach sipping sweet coconut water with your loved ones. Apart from this, you could watch the sunrise or the sunset at the sea beach. 

Indulge in Adventure Sports

If you happen to be of the more adventurous type you can now indulge in various types of adventure sports. Apart from the traditional attractions of Digha, this is the latest addition to the list. Amongst adventure sports, in Digha, there are the snorkeling, water skiing, water zorbing and much more. The wide range of adventure sports is what has been attracting a lot of crowd in recent times. SO when you visit Digha for your next trip make sure you take part in adventure sports, the latest tourist attraction of Digha.

Visit the nearby destinations

When it comes to Digha now, there are a lot of tourist destinations which have come up in recent times. These include the Shankarpur beach. With so many people now visiting Digha some find it overcrowded. However, the good news is that owing to the new initiatives by the tourism department of West Bengal the tourists’ spots in are around Digha are being developed. Shankarpur is one such picturesque destination.
It is just 15 minutes drive from the New Digha beach.

If you are able to reach the Shankararpur beach early, you would be able to see the natural beauty of the morning sun reflecting on the sea waves. Apart from this, you would also be able to see how the fishermen here haul their huge fishing nets out to the sea to catch the sea fish. If you like serenity on the beach, then Shankarpur is ideal since it is much less crowded and thus a lot more peaceful. Another popular tourist destination near Digha is Mandarmani.

Visit the Chandaneswar temple

Another thing which you could do, particularly if you are spiritually minded is visiting the Chandaneswar temple. This temple is situated merely 5 to 7 Kms from Digha and is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and an eminent temple which draws visitors from near and far. So apart from the local sightseeing in Digha like visiting the Marine Aquarium and Regional center a visit to Chamdaneswar temple is something which you could definitely consider.

When it comes to budget accommodation in Digha, Hotel Santiniketan Digha is one of the best budget hotels in Digha which offers a wide range of rooms and the best hospitality service in Digha at the most affordable rates.