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Berachampa
Spend a half‑day in Berachampa to see Chandraketugarh, then return to Kolkata; no overnight needed.
Berachampa is a small West Bengal town famous for the 2,500‑year‑old Chandraketugarh archaeological site. It is reachable by bus or train from Kolkata and has limited accommodation, so a half‑day visit is sufficient.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
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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 ▾
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- 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
Emergency numbers for Berachampa112 ▾
- Police112
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Berachampa, 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
- SafetyBerachampa is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic when crossing roads and store valuables securely.
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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 (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 Airport (33 km (21 mi) from Berachampa).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (21 mi (33 km) from Berachampa).
- Getting aroundRickshaws for short trips; walking is easiest within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
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 Airport (33 km (21 mi) from Berachampa)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (21 mi (33 km) from Berachampa)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Nov (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Berachampa: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 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
Rickshaws for short trips; walking is easiest within town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kolkata
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train from Harua Road station, about 45 min
Visit Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge, return same day
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.
Local guest houses
Few rooms; book ahead
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
- ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,300 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,300≈ US$15 |
basic private room
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snack (samosa) | ₹15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Rickshaw (short ride) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus 253 runs irregularly; check schedule before travel.
- Limited lodging; confirm availability.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
Embassy
US consulate in Kolkata; other embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 253 Kolkata → Berachampa: about ₹150 (≈ US$2), 1 h 30 min (check)
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- বাথরুম কোথায়? — Where is the bathroom? (bathroom kothay?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Berachampa. 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 Apr–Jun (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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