'''Diamond Harbour''' is a small town in South 24 Parganas District of West Bengal in India. It is situated on the banks of the river Hoogly. This name has been given by the British. The old name was Hajipur.
Get in
It is 48 Km from Kolkata. Regular buses are available from Kolkata. Local trains available from Sealdah Station.
Get around
Cycle rickshaw
See
Lighthouse, Old Portugese Fort
Do
Sailing in the river
Buy
Hilsa fish in season
Eat
Plenty of private hotels. Govt tourist Lodge.
Drink
Green Coconut. Best carry own brand of Alcohol
Sleep
The best address in town to stay for the night is Sagarika Tourist Lodge (A Government of West Bengal Undertaking) Ph 03174- 255246, 255262. Rooms are also available in PWD Inspection bungalow. Private hotels are also available.
Contact
Get out
Bakkhali, Sagardwip, Raichak, Namkhana.