Things to do in Digha, West Bengal

Digha is a census town in the Barasat I CD block in the Barasat Sadar subdivision in the North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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Dakshineswar Kali Temple · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Chandraketugarh
Chandraketugarh, located in the Ganges Delta, are a cluster of villages in the 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, about 35 kilometres north-east of Kolkata and about 25 kilometres west of Basirhat.
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Belur Math · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Boro Maa Kali Temple, Naihati · in Naihati
Boro Maa Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Naihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal in India, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, one of the 10 Mahavidyas in the Hindu tantric tradition and the supreme deity in the Kalikula worship tradition.
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Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Mother's Wax Museum · in New Town
Mother's Wax Museum is a wax museum located in Action Area – II of New Town, Kolkata, India on the 5th and 6th floors of the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation building.
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Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre · in Kolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre is a museum and cultural centre. It is located at 105 Vivekananda Road, Kolkata, India.
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Annapurna Temple, Titagarh · in Titagarh
Annapurna Temple, is a Hindu temple navaratna heritage situated on the bank of the Ganges at Rasmani ghat at Titagarh, Barrackpore in North 24 Paragana. The temple is similar to the Bhavatarini temple at Dakshineswar.
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National Council of Science Museums · in Bidhannagar
National Council of Science Museums is an autonomous scientific organization functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for science communication through its network of science museums or science centres spread across India.
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Calcutta Jain Temple · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Naval Aircraft Museum · in New Town
The Naval Aircraft Museum is a military aviation museum located in New Town, Kolkata, India. It is built by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority and is exhibiting a Tupolev Tu-142 of Indian Navy.
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Kolkata Museum of Modern Art · in Kolkata
Kolkata Museum of Modern Art is a proposed art museum to be built in New Town, Kolkata.
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Nicco Park · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel · in Bandel Wikipedia
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St. Olav's Church, Serampore · in Serampore
St. Olav's Church is a protestant church in Serampore, West Bengal, India.
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New Town Gate · in New Town Wikipedia
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Sacred Heart Church, Chandannagar · in Chandannagar Wikipedia
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Shree Shyam Mandir Alambazar · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Baranagar Math · in Baranagar Wikipedia
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Fanattic Sports Museum · in New Town
Fanattic Sports Museum is a sports museum dedicated to various types of sports and is located at Ecospace Business Park in Action Area - II of New Town, Kolkata, India.
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S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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Central Park · in Salt Lake Wikipedia
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Boat Museum, Kolkata · in Kolkata
Boat Museum is a public museum dedicated to the history of boats in the Bengal region.
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Kripamayee Kali Temple · in Baranagar and Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Salt Lake Electronics Complex · in Salt Lake Wikipedia
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Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist · in Chinsurah
St. John the Baptist Church of Chinsura, is located in Chinsura, India.
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Basri Shah Mosque · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia
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Bhot Bagan Moth · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Balaram Mandir · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia

Digha by interest

Good with kids: Mother's Wax Museum, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, National Council of Science Museums, Naval Aircraft Museum, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art
Temples and places of worship: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Boro Maa Kali Temple, Naihati, Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli, Annapurna Temple, Titagarh
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Chandraketugarh, Mother's Wax Museum, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, National Council of Science Museums, Naval Aircraft Museum
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Central Park, Salt Lake Electronics Complex
Lesser-known places: Naval Aircraft Museum, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Fanattic Sports Museum, Boat Museum, Kolkata, Kripamayee Kali Temple

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Digha

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	18°C	9 mm
Feb	Pleasant	22°C	20 mm
Mar	Pleasant	28°C	31 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	60 mm
May	Hot	32°C	164 mm
Jun	Rainy	30°C	243 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	341 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	301 mm
Sep	Rainy	28°C	237 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	149 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	24 mm
Dec	Pleasant	18°C	12 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Digha

Nearest railway station: Barasat Junction (BT), 5 km away.
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 14 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 3-day trip to Digha costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Digha is not included.

Compare Digha with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Digha	–	Oct–Mar	29	₹7,000–₹13,800
Kulberia	1 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Shibalaya	3 km	Oct–Mar	23	₹7,000–₹13,800
Gangapur	4 km	Oct–Mar	18	₹7,000–₹13,800
Chatta Baria	5 km	Oct–Mar	14	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Digha; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Digha?

The best known are Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Chandraketugarh, Belur Math, Boro Maa Kali Temple, Naihati, Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli.

When is the best time to visit Digha?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Digha?

Nearest railway station: Barasat Junction (BT), 5 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 14 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Digha cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Digha is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.