Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour (Bengali: ডায়মন্ড হারবার) is in the southern suburbs of Kolkata, on the banks of the Hooghly River quite near where the river meets the Bay of Bengal. This small town is a popular weekend tourist spot located in South 24 Parganas district.

Read more about Diamond Harbour:  History, Local Info, Demographics, Nearby Places, Port Development, Visitor Attractions

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