Digha

[[file:]] Digha is in Southwest Bengal in India.

Old Digha Beach at Sunrise 2 - Digha Sea beach

Digha Halal Travel Guide

Digha is one of the most popular vacation destinations in West Bengal, particularly for people from Kolkata. This beach-town is located in the West Bengal -Odisha border and is around 200 kilometers from Kolkata.

How to travel to Digha

Travel on a Bus in Digha

Digha is a 4- to 5-hour's journey by bus from Kolkata.

There are frequent bus services (A/C and mostly non A/C) to Digha from the Esplanade bus stand of Kolkata and many other parts of West Bengal.

There are also regular and frequent services to Digha from the Bus Terminus (Route 6) in the Garia suburb of Kolkata. Buses run 04:00-08:30 and there is also an afternoon bus service from the same state transport depot. Service is regular and residents from Jadavpur, Tollygunj, Rajpur, Sonarpur can easily use the good service.

There is a bus service from Kudghat Bus Stand with two buses daily at 06:00 and 08.30. There is also service from Dumdum station. The bus leaves Dumdum at 07:00. 2 buses by CSTC from the bus stand near Ruby General Hospital start from 04:30 and 04:45 daily. There is a bus service from Barrackpore at 06:00 and 07.30. There are also frequent bus services from Howrah with buses leaving every day.

Travel by train to Digha

It is advisable to make reservations in advance for weekends, national holidays and sessions like Durga Puja, Dipavali, Christmas etc..

For train timings etc. check with Indian Railways.

• Three express trains run daily from Howrah Railway Station at 06.40 (Tamralipta Express),11:15 (Duronto Express) and 14.40 (Kandari Express) daily. Sometimes special trains are announced on special occasions and holidays. Notices for such trains are to be found on widely circulated newspapers. The return times are 10.25, 13:35 and 18.20 respectively.
• The Howrah- Digha Duronto express(12847) is the most luxurious train for Digha. It offers Air-conditioning, fooding, catering , comfortable seating etc at a nominal price of about ₹500/Passenger.
• On Saturdays, The Paharia Express comes from new Jalpaiguri and halts at Howrah. This train is often quite empty and very comfortable to travel on.
• There is a local train from Santragachi (Near Howrah) to Digha. Also there may be some special trains.
• From 1 July 2011, Indian Railways launched 4 special trains from Puri (W 23:35 & Saturday 23:35), Malda Town (Sa 08:10), Vishakapatnam (Thursday17:50).

By road

Travelling to Digha by road has become easier, promoting tourism in Digha and the surrounding beaches of Mandarmoni, Tajpur and Sankarpur. The roads are excellent and one can easily reach Digha from Kolkata in 4 hr of sedate driving.

Route: From Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu and Kona Expressway take the NH-16 (old NH-6) till Kolaghat -> take a left turn on NH-116 (old NH-41) excellent roads till Nandkumar -> right turn on state highway all the way to Digha, via towns of Contai and Ramnagar.

En route nice toilet facilities and food is available at Ruk Zaraa (Kolaghat), Sher-e-Punjab (Kolaghat), Express Food Plaza (Kolaghat), Sher Bengal (Mecheda) etc.

How to get around in Digha

Cycle Rickshaws - New Digha 0019 - A cycle-van stand near Digha Science Center

• Cycle-vans (commonly known as 'vans') is one of the unique modes of transportation in Digha. These are available everywhere and can be booked for touring around Digha and nearby places .
• Motor-vans are used in digha as public transport for touring far places like Mandarmoni, Shankarpur, Chandaneshwar etc.
• Private cars are also available in Digha.

What to see in Digha

New Digha Beach 0105 - New Digha Beach - Amravati Park - 21.6232, 87.5041 Amravati Park is in New Digha. Motorcycle rickshaw vans will take you to New Digha from Old Digha for around ₹5 per person }}

Digha Science Centre - New Digha 0018 - Digha Science Center - Digha Science Center Park - 21.6217, 87.4967

• Marine Station/Aquarium of Zoological Survey of India - 21.6225, 87.5178 - Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 09:30-18:00 Thit is possibly the most well equipped marine aquarium in India, but the collection of specimens is poor. Some common local fish are kept in this huge aquarium.

- Shankarpur Beach | 21.6384, 87.5843 Check-in: noon / Check-out: Shankarpur is 14 kilometers from Digha.

• Talasari Beach | 21.6049, 87.4661

Talasari Beach is in Orissa. It 8- kilometers from Digha and 3 kilometers from the Temple at Chandaneswar.

• Temple at Chandaneswar 21.6284, 87.4578 - Shiva temple in Odisha. You need to cross Digha-Chandaneswar border, and it is a couple of kilometers inside. From Digha itself, you will get cab or auto rickshaw that will take you to Chandaneswar temple.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Digha

• Horse riding
• Sunbathing
• Swimming | The best place for a dip safely is at New Digha. The beach here is flat. Nowadays old Digha is not safe and conducive for bathing. Fruit Juices is generally served at the beach by the enterprising local residents who would accept payment later by coming with you to your hotel. Warning: They may ask a high price for Cola

• Volleyball | You can also play cricket or football on the beach

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Digha

• Cashew nuts: There is a cashew nut farm in Digha so varieties of cashew nuts are available.
• Digha Mohana Fish Market: Buy fresh fish here
• Hand woven mats made of hemp. These mats are called Madur in Bengali and the colourful Madurs of Midnapur District are famous.
• Jewellery made with Hyderabadi Pearls.
• Ornaments and Curios made of sea shells.

Halal Restaurants

Radhamoni Tea Cabin - New Digha 0259 - A tea stall in New Digha

The famous 'Hing er Kochuri' is a famous breakfast of Digha. There are many stalls and sweet shops all over digha which offers this delicious breakfast.

There are many affordable "rice hotels" all over Digha, serving cheap, but good quality Bengali dishes. There are some more expensive restaurants where continental food is available. In an average restaurant, a Vegetarian meal is available for ₹35-45, Bengali fish curry-rice is available for ₹25-35. A meal with egg curry-rice is available around ₹45.

Another great idea would be to just buy the staple Vegetarian fare at the hotel you are staying and have it delivered to your room. You can buy fresh fishes like ilish, pomfret, parshe and prawns from Mohona, Digha fish market in the morning and have it cooked at the numerous "Dada-Boudi'r" joints around Sea Hawk. Have this fish with your standard Vegetarian lunch or dinner.

In the evening look for fried fish, crabs and prawns on the sea front in Digha.

Those who are fussy about the quality of cooking, have transport at their command and are looking for tasty fish preparations should go and have lunch at Shankarpur, some 14 km away - they prepare the fish much better than at Digha. The quality at Shankarpur is comparable to the Kolkata 5 star but is comparatively cheaper and the fish as fresh as you can demand. The trouble of travelling would be well compensated.

• Pabitra Hotel | Purba Medinipur, New Digha 5 min walk from bus stand along primary street ☎ +91 96 471 66166

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• Alcohol — There are many bars and shops in Digha serving all sorts of hard drinks, but the drink shops close around 7pm. If you want to buy a drink after the shops are closed, some guys in front of the shops will provide alcohol at higher prices (potentially black bargaining).
• Green Coconut water, (commonly known as 'Daab') is very affordable here. A single green coconut costs around ₹10-20 and the water is sweet and refreshing. The green coconut vendors move with their cycles all along the Sea Beach. There are also green coconut vendors which provide seating facilities near the beach.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Digha

Digha - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Digha, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Digha. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Digha and its surrounding regions.

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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Digha. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Digha, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Digha is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Digha.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

To avoid the unsavoury, corrupt, and thoroughly untrustworthy booking services based in Kolkata, it is best to get a place to stay on arrival without advance reservation.

Digha Beach Sunset 2 - Sunset at Talsari Beach

Always avoid the hotel-agents at the Digha Station as their hotels are situated very far from the beach. It is better to consult the cycle-rickshawallas for better lodging facilities (they take commissions from the hotel guys) pricerange|under ₹1,500 |from ₹1,500 to ₹3,000|Over ₹4,000}} - Digha Tourist Lodge - 21.6258, 87.5262 - Dormitory beds ₹100, doubles ₹300-600, 4 Bed ₹700, DAB A/C ₹900. - Bookings can be done from the Tourism Centre at 3/2, B.B.D. Bagh (East), Kolkata, ☎+91 33 2243 7260.

• Hotel Gitanjali - 21.6194, 87.5053 ☎ +91 32 266204 ₹700-₹1250

• Hotel Kamala Residency - ☎ +91 32 2026 6154 - A newer hotel near the New Digha beach. Double non A/C rooms ₹900. Double A/C room ₹1,500 and triple with A/C ₹1,800. Breakfast included. Restaurant in hotel.

• Hotel Rajmahal ₹500-1,500. A less expensive yet quality hotel with restaurant near to sea beach.

- Hotel Sea Bird Old Digha Main Road, National Highway 116B 21.6236, 87.5198 ☎ +91 3220 266322

• Hotel Sea Coast - Barrister Colony, Old Digha 21.6255, 87.5297 ☎ +91 933 100 6392 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 11.45 ₹1,500-2,200 Conference room, centralised A/C, bar & multi-cuisine restaurant, sea facing rooms & family rooms also available.

• Hotel Sea Gull Barrister colony, Old Digha 21.6257, 87.5309 ☎ +91 32 2026 7195, +91 933 193 6900 Check-in: 12:00 / Check-out: 11:00 ₹1,500-2,800+5% tax on A/C rooms Excellent views, good service, ask for a room in the new building.

• Hotel Sea Hawk 21.6244, 87.5293 From ₹700 for a ground-floor sea-facing double up to ₹2,500 for an A/C double bed. One of the few places in town that doesn't hike up their prices as demand increases. Food is moderately good and room services standard.

- Hotel Santiniketan Digha | 21.624581, 87.502783 ☎ +91 92305 17366 From ₹600 standard rooms ₹1,600 for an A/C double bed. - Located near new Digha sea beach. Pick up facility available. Good quality foods and high standard room service.

• Hotel Suman's 21.6214, 87.5051 ☎ +91 32 2026 6471, +91 32 2026 6271 - A very homely lodging at New Digha, close to sea beach. Tariff from ₹200. Walking distance from Railway Station and Bus Stand.

• Hotel Surf Ride Economic Hotel Sector, Digha ☎ +91 9874559200 - Larica Holiday Inn Foreshore Road 21.6234, 87.5141 ☎ +91-03220-266481-267281
• Minakshi and Taranga - Benfish Tourist Lodges - ☎ +91 3210-225225 ₹550, non-A/C doubles ₹250, dormitory with 5 beds ₹250 A/C double bed rooms

• Ownland Hotel & Resort | Sibalay Road, Old Digha near Anukul Ashram ☎ +91 943 201 5692 ₹800-₹2500 Spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, swimmingpool & table tennis, banquet hall, aquarium, Babylon (roof top), disco lounge: Impulse, multi-cuisine restaurant

• The Palm Resort - Sibalaya Road, Old Digha ☎ +91 3220 267076 - Swimming pool, gym, lake, lawns and villas.

• Sandpiper Guest House Barristers' Colony, Digha (Opposite Hotel Sea Coast) ☎ +91 33 2475 3441 Eight rooms, all having uninterrupted sea views and each capable of sleeping 4 adults. En suite bathrooms, marble flooring, multi-cuisine restaurant, secure vehicle parking. ₹800 upwards.

• State Youth Hostel - ☎ +91 33 2248 0626 - New Digha. Bookings can be done at the Directorate of Youth Services, 32/1, B.B.D. Bag (South), Kolkata. Doubles with attached baths are ₹225 per day.

• Tanrango Lahori - From ₹150 (varies with season). Transport available from station.

Stay Safe

• Electric torches or emergency lamps can help in case of temporary power outages, which are frequent during the summer. However, most of the hotels in Digha have their own backup generators, so if you don't bring a torch, you'll probably be fine.
• Mosquito repellent — thit is a must for visitors. Most shops in Digha sell repellent.
• Safety at Sea. The sea becomes rough to very rough during high tide, especially during the new and full moon. It is unsafe to swim during high tide. There is a sea wall which protects Old Digha from erosion, and it is also unsafe to cross the wall during high tide. Most of Digha has No Swim warnings which you should mind. Always obey the commands of the khaki Coast Guards if you want to swim safely.

More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Digha

• Junput
• Mandarmani
• Puri
• Shankarpur - 14 km from Digha
• Talasari - 8-9 km from Digha

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