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Baranti
Spend one night in Baranti for lake views and a quiet picnic; day‑trip possible if you stay nearby.
Baranti is a small lakeside village in Purulia district, West Bengal. The main attraction is Baranti Lake and the adjoining dam; most visitors stay one night and enjoy a day of picnicking, walking and a simple meal at the on‑site restaurant.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (cool, clear skies)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- IXR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Baranti112 ▾
- Police / ambulance112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Baranti, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBaranti is low‑risk; main concerns are road safety on rural roads and staying hydrated.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckIXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (check – about 150 km (93 mi) by road).IXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (check – about 93 mi (150 km) by road).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws from Muradi railway station; cycle‑rickshaws and hired bikes in the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic room, a night, per person₹900 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedCottage, a night, per person₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedCottage, a night, per person₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (check – about 150 km (93 mi) by road)IXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (check – about 93 mi (150 km) by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baranti: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Auto‑rickshaws from Muradi railway station; cycle‑rickshaws and hired bikes in the village. Walks to lake and hillocks take 5–15 min.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Biharinath
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Hire a private car or local transport; about 25 km (16 mi)Hire a private car or local transport; about 16 mi (25 km)
Hill trekking option.
Susunia
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Private car; ≈40 km (25 mi)Private car; ≈25 mi (40 km)
Rock‑climbing and views.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Baranti Tourist Point
AC & non‑AC rooms, restaurant; ₹800–1600 per night
Aaronnok
Basic rooms; ₹900 per night
Spangle Wings Resort
Standard ₹1500, Deluxe AC ₹2000; near lake
Akashmoni Resort
Mid‑range cottages; around ₹1500 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic room2 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Auto‑rickshaw from Muradi station2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| Bottle of water (1 L)2 × ₹30 · check | ₹60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹680 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,720 per person per day, bed included | ₹7,440≈ US$85 |
Aaronnok or similar
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Baranti Tourist Point (fish dish) | ₹250–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No permanent eateries; bring drinks or buy soft drinks at the Baranti Tourist Point restaurant.
- Limited medical facilities – the nearest clinic is in Muradi, 2 km (1.2 mi) away.Limited medical facilities – the nearest clinic is in Muradi, 1.2 mi (2 km) away.
- Train schedules at Muradi station are limited; verify timings before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police / ambulance
- 112
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যানPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police / ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Kolkata (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Muradi railway station → Baranti (auto‑rickshaw): ≈₹150, 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)≈₹150, 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- এটা কত? — How much? (eta koto?)
- পানি দিন — Water, please (pani din)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Baranti. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (cool, clear skies) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Baranti Tourist Point for lake sunrise.
- Combine with a day‑trip to Biharinath for a hill‑trek.
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