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.

This article also covers Noorpur and Raichak, both of which provide views similar to Diamond Harbour. Among which, Raichak is considered a splurge destination.

Get in
Diamond Harbour is about south of Kolkata.

By bus
Regular buses are available from Kolkata. Bus from Esplanade, Dharmatala-Private Bus-SD 18, SD 19, STA

By car
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 Kolkata or Howrah.

Get around
Van rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, and private buses.

See and do
The town is surrounded by verdant trees and offers views of the river with rows of country boats sailing by.

Sleep
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.

Go next

 * Gadiara
 * Geonkhali
 * Sagar Island