Bengal To Develop Scenic Marine Drive Along Coastal Town Digha & Mandarmani Resort
A visitor from England arrived in West Bengal in 1923. John Frank was his name. Soon after, he travelled to a town that so enchanted him that, upon independence, he made a special request of Mr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the then-chief minister, to turn the town into a beach resort. That is how Digha got started.
In West Bengal’s coastal region, Digha is a well-liked vacation destination. Resort towns are urban areas designed with tourism in mind. These locations entice you to spend your vacation there, away from the city’s rustic way of life.
Conversely, beaches elevate the town’s aesthetic appeal or even take center stage.
History of Digha
Digha was formally known as Beerkul. Before John Frank, the place was visited by Warren hastings when it was discovered in the late 18th century. He was so mesmerized by its beauty that he would come to Herr often and had even mentioned this town in one of the letters he wrote to his wife.
The Resort town comprises Old Digha and New Digha town. While Old Digha has the Bhobar horbola temple, New Digha town has some major attractions of the town including Beaches, a Science centre, and Amarabati park.
Major Places to Visit in Digha
As a Tourist town, Digha has several tourist spots that can be visited by people from every age group.
Some of the major attractions of Digha are listed below:
1. Digha Beach
Digha Beach is the most popular tourist spot in Digha. This is one of the widest beaches in India. People can visit the beach in the Morning and evening to witness the sunrise and sunset. The Sun rays and the Golden sand add a golden hue to the beach which gives Digha Beach The title of “Golden beach”.
2. Bhobar Horbola Temple
The Bhobar Horbola temple, established in 1979, is situated in the Old Digha region. The temple is dedicated to Maa Horbola, another form of Maa Kali, the most revered Goddess in West Bengal. The temple was founded by a Spiritual Saint, Bhabapagla. Apart from being a Spiritual Saint, he was also a Bengali composer and devotional song lyricist.
The temple is closed twice a day, one from 8 PM to 5 AM and 1 PM to 4 PM. The temple serves vegetarian prasad.
3. Kajal Digha Wonderland
The Kajal Digha wonderland is a fun place for every age group of people, especially for children. This amusement park offers mini-train journeys and Boating for visitors. Rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds are your friendly neighborhood hosts. Wonderland is situated in Palsandapur, Digha. The timings are from 8 AM to 8 PM and cost around ₹ 5/- per person.
4. Science Center
Situated in the New Digha town, the Science Center is a fun-friendly place for all curious minds. The Science Center was developed by the National Council of Science Museums. Not just Curious Science-loving folks, but Normal people will also find science easy with the interactive mechanisms taught by the center. Along with exhibitions, the center has planetariums, Jurassic Park, and science camps for students. The Centre is open from 9 AM to 7 PM.
5. Amarabati Park
The Amaravati park is located on Babita Road, New Digha. It is a 5-minute walk from the new Digha Beach. This park is an ideal place if you want to relax while traveling. Other than that, there is a lake in the park which also offers Boating facilities, so you can also engage in Boating activities. The timings are from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The cost of entering the Park is ₹5 per head. However, the Boating charges are high and cost around ₹60 per head.
6. Marine Station/Aquarium of Zoological Survey of India.
Abbreviated as MARC, the Marine station is one of the major tourist spots of Digha. This is the largest inbuilt aquarium in India. The aquarium is home to three kinds of marine creatures. They are species of Conservation importance, Local and curious species, and freshwater species. The species include lobsters, sharks, butterflyfishes, sea snakes, corals, and some unheard species of the marine world.
The highlight of the place is a whale skeleton. However, photography is prohibited in the center. There is no charge for entering the center and is situated in the middle of Digha town and the Digha railway station. The timings are from 10 AM to 6 PM except on Tuesdays when it is closed.
