Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour is a famous picnic spot, which is at a distance of fifty-one kilometers from Kolkata. Being near the metropolitan city, Kolkata, people often set out for a weekend outing to Diamond Harbour. It is a place near the confluence of the Ganga River and the Bay of Bengal Sea and the sight is simply wonderful. There also stands the remnant of an old Portuguese fort, which enhances the beauty of the place.

Diamond Harbour is a small but beautiful resort, which is situated at a spot where the Ganges River bends towards south to meet the Bay of Bengal. It is an invigorating experience to stand by the long stretch of water and enjoy the beautiful vista.

Another tourist destination that is famous among the visitors is the ruins of the Portuguese fort. Diamond Harbour is famous for yet another reason. It was the port of Kolkata. The initial name of this place was Hajipur and its present name by the British.

About sixty-four kilometers south of the old harbor of Kolkata, Diamond Harbour, is the Sagara Island. It is here that the Ganges flows into the sea of Bay of Bengal and that is why it is also known as Ganga Sagara. The Ganga River is very wide and the amazing sight attracts people from far away. On this sacred land of Ganga Sagar is the Kapila Muni Temple. It is believed that the sage Kapila Muni stays there along with King Sagara and Ganga­ma. They are all Hindu mythical characters and are very popular among the local people.

Sagar Island also known as Sagardweep is the spot where the famous Ganga Sagar Mela is held. People from distant places come to visit this fair.