Digha is synonymous with short weekend trips for people living in West Bengal. Nestled only 5-6 hours’ bus ride away from Kolkata, most people of this state have already taken a holiday at this beach destination. Not only is Digha affordable but there are so many beautiful places to explore that attract tourists from everywhere, even if it is just a 2-day vacay. The town is also home to the beautiful Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre and a trip to Digha can never be complete without exploring this tourist attraction.
Plan A Day To Visit The Famous Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre In Digha
If you are travelling to Digha by train, chances are that this is one of the first tourist landmarks that you will find. Nestled only about 1 km from the Digha Railway Station, the research centre is a must-visit tourist place for visitors, especially people who are enthusiastic about learning about the world of marine biodiversity. Another famous tourist spot near the Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre is the most popular Old Digha beach.
Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre in Digha is also famous for its research on the marine flora and fauna of the surrounding places. It has 24 huge tanks and 8 small tanks that are home to a vast marine world, according to a report by Trawell. These tanks are built perfectly with all the required facilities that help marine life to flourish and nurture. From crabs to sea anemones to sharks, there is too much to witness here.
What makes this landmark so famous is that it is one of the Zoological Survey of India’s 16th regional centres. It has been running successfully in Digha for a long time now. The National Council of Science Museums built the research centre long back in 1989. Tourists visiting here get an exciting opportunity to get a step closer to the marine flora and fauna and learn many extraordinary facts about it.
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Here Are More Important Information About This Place:
The doors to Digha’s famous tourist attraction, Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre open at 10 AM. Visitors can explore the entire place till 6 PM. Except for Tuesdays, it is operational every day of the week. Make sure you do not try to click pictures or videos inside as photography is prohibited here. Also, you do not need to pay anything to buy tickets to enter here as the entry fee is free.
There are surely loads of new things to see and experiences to enjoy at this beautiful location. It brings the perfect opportunity where you can explore and learn new things about the wonders of marine life at the same time. A maximum of 2 hours is enough to check out this establishment and get to know about the fascinating information and hidden gems.
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Have you taken a trip to Digha yet? If not, you surely need to plan a holiday to this town in West Bengal soon and make sure you add the Marine Aquarium & Regional Centre to your Digha itinerary.
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