Diamond Harbour

Understand

Visitor information Diamond Harbour Municipality Diamond Harbour Police

Getting there

Diamond Harbour is about 60 km (37 mi) south of Kolkata.

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

By train 1 Diamond Harbour railway station. The southernmost terminus station of the Sealdah–Diamond Harbour line. The sole platform of the station is very much well sheltered and it possesses many facilities including water and sanitation. (updated Oct 2022)

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 the city.

By ferry 2 Diamond Harbour Ferry Terminal. Ferry service to Kukrahati. (updated Oct 2022)

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.

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.

Ganga (Benfish Tourist Lodge), ☏ +91 3210-225225. Hotel Hansraj, ☏ +91 33 9681884299. Check-in: Noon, check-out: 9 AM. Garden, child-friendly, swimming pool, restaurant & bar, Conference hall. ₹400-1600. Hotel Punyalakshmi, ☏ +91 3174 255190, +91 9679 205110. 1 Sagorika Tourism Property, Diamond Harbour Rd, ☏ +91 3174 255-246, +91 3174 255-262. Check-in: 10AM, check-out: 9AM. Run by West Bengal Tourism. ₹2,300–4,500. (updated Jan 2025)