Understanding Bengal’s Two Popular Beach Destinations If you’re planning a beach getaway from Kolkata or anywhere in West Bengal, you’ve likely heard of two names: Mandarmani and Digha. Both are coastal treasures sitting along the Bay of Bengal, roughly 4-5 hours from Kolkata by road. But here’s the thing—they are quite different despite being just 28-31 km apart.
As part of the Anavasara tradition, the newly opened Jagannath Temple situated in Digha, West Bengal, will remain inaccessible to devotees from 13th June to 27th June, 2025, exactly fifteen days before the scheduled Rath Yatra. With the temple set to host its prestigious Rath Yatra festival following the public inauguration in April 2025, the
Digha sits waiting with its calm beaches near the city of Kolkata. It is an exquisite and famous site for a family outing, a couple’s retreat, or even an individual adventure. As a tourist, a travel destination only makes sense if you can reach the destination conveniently. Knowing your travel options can help you make
Digha is famous for its beaches and (now) the new Jagannath temple, but this coastal resort town also has a quieter, spiritual side. A short drive or walk from the shore will bring you to several historic temples that glimpse Bengal’s rich devotional heritage. Below is a traveller-friendly guide to the top temples in and