Digha, Beach resort town in East Midnapore district, India
Digha is a coastal town in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal, where shallow waters and wide sandy shores mark the transition to the Bay of Bengal. The beaches run for several kilometers and form the central landscape of this seaside settlement.
A British administrator compared the beach to Brighton in England during the late 18th century, bringing early attention to the area. An English businessman set up one of the first organized holiday settlements along this shore in the early 1920s.
The century-old Shiva Temple at Chandaneswar, 8 kilometers from Digha, attracts 500,000 visitors during the annual fair in the month of Chaitra.
The gentle slope into the sea makes swimming easier and the water stays shallow over long distances. A marine aquarium with a research center displays local species and offers insight into the underwater life of the bay.
The shore divides into two separate sections with distinct names, each showing different beach layouts and building patterns. This spatial arrangement helps visitors find their way around and offers different options for a stay.
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