The most popular sea beach in West Bengal, located on the Bay of Bengal. Known as the "Brighton of the East", Digha has a long flat beach, a marine aquarium, and a relaxed atmosphere.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Digha, by time of day.
Morning
- Digha sunrise beach walk1h 30m · easy
- Shankarpur fishing village & seafood market2h · easy
Afternoon
- Talsari mangrove walk (Odisha border)2h · moderate
Evening
- Mandarmani beach drive & seafood dinner3h · easy
About 8h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day3.5h out
- Digha sunrise beach walk · morning, 1.5h
- Talsari mangrove walk (Odisha border) · afternoon, 2h
First evening belongs to the shore — drop your bags and walk to the water.
- 2🍛 Food & Culture5h out
- Shankarpur fishing village & seafood market · morning, 2h
- Mandarmani beach drive & seafood dinner · evening, 3h
Culture and cuisine are explored together today — the food stalls are as much a cultural site as anything else.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Digha tripMust-see highlights
Old Digha sunrise on beach
Marine Aquarium & Research Centre
Shankarpur fishing village
Talsari mangrove walk (Odisha border)
Casuarina grove walk
Chandaneswar Shiva Temple (15km)
Mandarmani beach drive (30km)
Seafood market
Boat ride to offshore sandbars
Udaipur Beach (less crowded)
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Digha 2 km · Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar) 180 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Howrah (Kolkata) → Digha
train · 3h
₹120
approx.
Kolkata → Digha
bus · 3.5h
₹150
approx.
Nearby attractions
Digha questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Digha?
The best months are January, December, February. October – March June scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Digha?
Most people spend 2 days in Digha. There are around 4 main things to do, totalling roughly 9 hours of activity.
How do you get to Digha?
The nearest railway station is Digha (2 km) and the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar) (180 km). The cheapest common route is Howrah (Kolkata) → Digha by train, about ₹120 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Digha cost?
Stays start around ₹1,000 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day.
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