Anchor of East, Digha Sea Resort

Within the ambiance of West Bengal an essence of Digha which is often termed as Brighton of the East can be considered as one of the most spectacular site within the whole of West Bengal.

As the beautiful sea sites that runs across the route creating the wonders of beach holiday is located within the site of South West Calcutta. Ascent shallow sand beach with vibes of engulfing waves that stretches up to 7 km in length speaks the volume of this sea resort.

Quiet a miles away from the busy town settlement of Calcutta, the place works as a club house where people comes to shade their life with colours and delights.

While you walk here you will witness the long stretch of sea before getting the view of beach which in itself is a beautiful picture to portray. Picturesque backdrop of the beach, vivid essence of the surroundings and the shallow side of the beach calls for a true time of enjoyment.

Casuarinas plantations that marks your way towards the commanding site of the beach and then the fringes of trees that waves along with the direction of winds reflects an ideal summer time where you could come all along to relish the moment of life.

Sand dunes that cover the site of the beach calls for a leisure walk, as the romantic background displayed by environment how one would not join the cozy moment which is offered by time.

What’s more amazing from the site of the beach one can view the natural phenomenon of Sunrise and sunsets and whenever the quaint ray of sun hits the shallow shores of beach it imitates the glory of nature.

Calm and tranquil sea of Digha that flows eternally into its own spheres is safe for swimming and perhaps that could be a reason why people from all across the world comes here to enjoy the waves of the beach.

Brighton of the east had its origin when Warren hasting discovered the site of the beach during 18^th century but before the venture of British the site was renowned as Beerkul. 

Another tale which is associated in evolving the charm of the beach is linked with the English tourist John Frank Smith who came here in 1923 and was bemused to see the perennial beauty of the Digha and from there onwards people came to know regarding its brilliance.

It was John Frank Smith who after seeing the quietude of the beach urged West Bengal's chief minister Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy to develop the site of Digha as sea side resort.

Places of Interest

Shankarpur beach: adjacent to the site of Digha Shankarpur is a newly discovered beach which can be reached by Bus from Digha and from Digha you will end up at Choddomile and once you reach here take a ride of car and after 15 minutes of ride you will see the vast stretches of sea and here you will witness the guiding light of Shankarpur beach.

Junput:  another celebrated beach within the periphery of Digha. Beside that here you will witness the fish cultivation and research which is done by the State Government Fisheries Department. For silent walk and picnic plans this beach is very ideal.

Shiva temple, situated just a few kilometre away from New Digha this temple is surely the most prolific and religious temple within the site.

Food

Being at a sea side here one can expect to enjoy the sea food which is complimented by Boiled eggs and fried Soft Shell Crabs or Salt Water shrimps.  Beside that her you can also check in at seafood banquets, authentic bengali cuisine, Chinese and Continental.

Shopping

Native handicrafts merchandise like Crunch shell, pearls, sea stone all are to be found here at the local markets.

Climate

Beside rainy season when the shores of the beach gets little rough is only the time when you should not a pay a visit here otherwise this place witnesses and enjoys mild and moderate weather.

How to Get There

By rail, train services are available from Howrah Railway Station which is 4 hour away from the site beside that one can also make a note of Kharagpur railway junction which is one of the most important terminus of railway.

By Road

Howrah bus terminus can serve the purpose of such traveller who wishes to adjourn this place via road. Beside that Kolkata has strong transport network with other cities like Asansol, Durgapur, Bankura and Jamshedpur. So travelling here won’t be a problem.