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Digha is a town located in the East Midnapore district, West Bengal, India. It is situated on the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. It was originally known as Beerkul. Digha is a seaside resort town, which is known for its beaches. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for the eastern part of India. Digha is popularly known as Brighton of the East. It was referred in the letters of the Warren Hastings, the then governor of India from East India Company, in 1780 to his wife. Being just 187 km from Kolkata, Digha is the most sought after destination for weekend holidays and getaways. Thousands of tourists visit this place every year especially in the monsoons. It is a pleasant stretch for walking and long drives. The Casuarina plantations lined across the beach boosts the beauty of the beach. The sunrise and sunset at Digha sea beach is enjoyable.
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