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Bardhamanবর্ধমান
Give Bardhaman one night as a rail-and-road stop in West Bengal, or skip it if you are not already passing through on the Howrah–Delhi line.
Bardhaman is the headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district and the largest agricultural centre in West Bengal, on the Howrah–Delhi main line about 90 km from Kolkata. Its sights — Curzon Gate, the Rajbati, the 108 Shiva temples and the science centre — sit close to the Grand Trunk Road and are walkable in a day. Most travellers use it as a half-day halt between Kolkata and Durgapur, or as a base for Ambika Kalna and Katwa.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon), May (pre-monsoon heat)
- Airports
- CCU · RDP
- Nights
- 1
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 Bardhaman112 ▾
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 Bardhaman, 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
- SafetyBardhaman is a low-crime provincial city; the real risks are heat, monsoon flooding of low roads…
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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 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 108 ambulance · 1363 Tourist helpline (India, 24 h) (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.
- AirportCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 90 km (56 mi); the practical airport for Bardhaman.CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 56 mi (90 km); the practical airport for Bardhaman.
- Getting aroundCycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws (totos) cover the centre; walking works because the main sights sit along or near the Grand Trunk Road.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (chai) at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,500 (≈ US$6–18)
- Museum or sight ticketBardhaman Science Centre entry₹25 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuest house or budget hotel double, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedGuest house or budget hotel double, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedGuest house or budget hotel double, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 90 km (56 mi); the practical airport for Bardhaman. Train or road onward.) · RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam, Durgapur (About 75 km (47 mi); few flights serve it.)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 56 mi (90 km); the practical airport for Bardhaman. Train or road onward.) · RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam, Durgapur (About 47 mi (75 km); few flights serve it.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bardhaman: 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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 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
Cycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws (totos) cover the centre; walking works because the main sights sit along or near the Grand Trunk Road. Totos are restricted on parts of GT Road, so cross it on foot or take another vehicle. No app-based taxis are reliable here — agree the fare before you sit.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ambika Kalna
goDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
Local train from Barddhaman Junction toward Katwa, then rickshaw
The 108 Shiva temples and the Rajbari are the reason to come; a half day.
Katwa
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train from Barddhaman Junction, about 1 h
River town at the Bhagirathi; pair with Ambika Kalna if you have a car.
Memari
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Local train south toward Howrah, about 30 min
Small town; only worth it if you are already on the line.
Masagram
cautionDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Local train toward Howrah, about 45 min
Rail junction with little for a visitor beyond the ride.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Train from Barddhaman Junction to Howrah or Sealdah, 2 h or more
Better as a base than a day trip; sleep there and visit Bardhaman en route.
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.
Station Bazar / GT Road near Barddhaman Junction
Walk to the station, buses and the clock tower; the most practical base for one night.
Curzon Gate and BC Road
Central for the Rajbati, Sarbamangala temple and shopping; 10–15 min by rickshaw from the station.
Nababhat / NH 19 side
Closest to the 108 Shiva Temples and the Uttara bus stand; quieter, fewer places to eat.
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
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Train Kolkata → Barddhaman Junction, one way2 × ₹120 · check | ₹240 |
| Rickshaw or toto across town, one trip2 × ₹40 · check | ₹80 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,130 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,230 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,450≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or rice-and-curry meal at a local eatery | ₹80–200 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Bardhaman Science Centre entry | ₹25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meghnad Saha Planetarium show | ₹40 (≈ under US$1) adult, ₹20 (≈ under US$1) ages 3–10 |
| Rickshaw or toto across town | ₹30–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,500 (≈ US$6–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Totos are restricted or barred from crossing the Grand Trunk Road in the city; walk across instead.
- Summer heat and monsoon rain: April–May tops 36 °C (97 °F), June–September brings 200–300 mm a month.Summer heat and monsoon rain: April–May tops 97 °F (36 °C), June–September brings 200–300 mm a month.
- Agree rickshaw and totos fares before boarding; there are no meters.
- Book train tickets early — Barddhaman Junction is a busy Eastern Railway stop on the Howrah–Delhi line.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 108
- Tourist helpline (India, 24 h)
- 1363
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Bardhamanবর্ধমান
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুনTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- Ambulance108
- Tourist helpline1363
Embassy
No embassies in Bardhaman; most are in Delhi, with consulates-general in Kolkata (about 90 km).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Howrah → Barddhaman Junction, local: about ₹60–120 (≈ US$1–2), 2 h or more
- Bus Kolkata (Esplanade) → Bardhaman: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), 2–2.5 h
- Taxi CCU airport → Bardhaman: about ₹2,500–3,500 (≈ US$30–40), 2.5–3 h (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত টাকা? — How much is it? (koto taka?)
- স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the station? (station kothay?)
- এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুন — Please take me to this address (ei thikanay niye cholun)
- আমার লাগবে না — I don't want it (amar lagbe na)
Print this card before you leave; mobile data is patchy outside the centre.
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 Bardhaman. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon), May (pre-monsoon heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CCU: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and Station Bazar, Curzon Gate and BC Road, Rajbati and Golapbag, Nababhat and the 108 temples.
- Place pages with verified hours (Science Centre, Planetarium, Town Hall) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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