Diamond Harbour
Discover Diamond Harbour
A small town on the banks of the Hooghly River, Diamond Harbour is considered to be an ideal destination for weekend tourists and makes a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of nearby Kolkata. Visitors to Sagar Island usually pass through Diamond Harbour. There is a ruined fort here, alleged to date back to Portuguese pirates. A beautiful 18th-century fort is a testimony to history. Regular buses are available from Kolkata. Bus from Esplanade, Dharmatala-Private Bus-SD 18, SD 19, STA
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsDiamond Harbour is about 60 km (37 mi) south of Kolkata. Regular buses are available from Kolkata. Bus from Esplanade, Dharmatala-Private Bus-SD 18, SD 19, STA The National Highway 12 (NH 12), also known as Diamond Harbour Road, crosses this town and is probably the best way to get in here from the city. Cycle rickshaws and toto rickshaws are main vehicles used to get around the town. You can also get around most of the town on foot. The town is surrounded by verdant trees and offers views of the river with rows of country boats sailing by. The best address in town to stay for the night is Sagarika Tourist Lodge. About 20 private hotels are also available. Rooms are also available in the PWD Inspection bungalow. Besides, a British fort has been converted into a 5-star resort, which was built in the Anglo-Indian style....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Cycle rickshaws and toto rickshaws are main vehicles used to get around the town. You can also get around most of the town on foot. The town is surrounded by verdant trees and offers views of the river with rows of country boats sailing by. The best address in town to stay for the night is Sagarika Tourist Lodge. About 20 private hotels are also available. Rooms are also available in the PWD Inspection bungalow. Besides, a British fort has been converted into a 5-star resort, which was built in the Anglo-Indian style.
Where to Stay
The best address in town to stay for the night is Sagarika Tourist Lodge. About 20 private hotels are also available. Rooms are also available in the PWD Inspection bungalow. Besides, a British fort has been converted into a 5-star resort, which was built in the Anglo-Indian style.
Money & Budget
The best address in town to stay for the night is Sagarika Tourist Lodge. About 20 private hotels are also available. Rooms are also available in the PWD Inspection bungalow. Besides, a British fort has been converted into a 5-star resort, which was built in the Anglo-Indian style.
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Glimpses of Diamond Harbour
Christchurch 2024 -
Large colourful lobster pots piled up at Poole harbour. I saw these on a very wet day in August at alongside Poole harbour. I was walking with my son and daughter trying to dodge the rain, but at the same time being fascinated by all the interesting things alongside the quay.
Christchurch 2024 -
Large colourful lobster pots piled up at Poole harbour. I saw these on a very wet day in August at alongside Poole harbour. I was walking with my son and daughter trying to dodge the rain, but at the same time being fascinated by all the interesting things alongside the quay.
Christchurch 2024 -
Large colourful lobster pots piled up at Poole harbour. I saw these on a very wet day in August at alongside Poole harbour. I was walking with my son and daughter trying to dodge the rain, but at the same time being fascinated by all the interesting things alongside the quay.
Christchurch 2024 -
Large colourful lobster pots piled up at Poole harbour. I saw these on a very wet day in August at alongside Poole harbour. I was walking with my son and daughter trying to dodge the rain, but at the same time being fascinated by all the interesting things alongside the quay.
Christchurch 2024 -
Large colourful lobster pots piled up at Poole harbour. I saw these on a very wet day in August at alongside Poole harbour. I was walking with my son and daughter trying to dodge the rain, but at the same time being fascinated by all the interesting things alongside the quay.
Christchurch 2024 -
Large colourful lobster pots piled up at Poole harbour. I saw these on a very wet day in August at alongside Poole harbour. I was walking with my son and daughter trying to dodge the rain, but at the same time being fascinated by all the interesting things alongside the quay.
Christchurch 2024 -