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Biharinath
Spend a half‑day for the hill hike and sunrise; one day is enough, no overnight stay needed.
Biharinath is the second‑highest hill in South Bengal (451 m). The summit and temple are reachable by a short walk from the tourist point. Facilities are basic, so a day‑trip with early arrival covers the views, a bite at the onsite restaurant and a quick rest.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (heat and monsoon)
- Airport
- RDP
- 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
Emergency numbers for Biharinath112 ▾
- 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 Biharinath, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; watch personal belongings on buses and keep an eye on steep road sections.
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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.
- AirportRDP Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Durgapur) (About 70 km (43 mi) by road, taxi or bus needed).RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Durgapur) (About 43 mi (70 km) by road, taxi or bus needed).
- Getting aroundWalk the hill paths or hire a bullock cart via the hotel.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBiharinath Tourist Point AC super‑deluxe room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBiharinath Tourist Point AC super‑deluxe room, a night, per room₹1,300 (≈ US$15)
- High-end bedBiharinath Tourist Point AC super‑deluxe room, a night, per room₹1,600 (≈ US$19)
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
- RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Durgapur) (About 70 km (43 mi) by road, taxi or bus needed)RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Durgapur) (About 43 mi (70 km) by road, taxi or bus needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°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
Biharinath: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
Walk the hill paths or hire a bullock cart via the hotel. Private car or bus from Raniganj/Asansol is common.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baranti
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Road, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min by car or busRoad, about 19 mi (30 km), 45 min by car or bus
Scenic lake and picnic area
Raghunathpur (Joychandi Pahar)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Road, ~35 km (22 mi), 50 minRoad, ~22 mi (35 km), 50 min
Rock‑climbing and views
Maithon
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Road, ~70 km (43 mi), 1 h 30 minRoad, ~43 mi (70 km), 1 h 30 min
Dam and reservoir, longer travel
Susunia
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Road, ~45 km (28 mi), 1 hRoad, ~28 mi (45 km), 1 h
Hill with ancient rock art
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.
Atithisala
8‑bed dormitory, ₹500 per room, ₹1,000 per bed; basic, no generator
Biharinath Tourist Point
Dormitory to AC super‑deluxe, ₹800–1,600; restaurant on site
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
- ₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Atithisala 8‑bed dormitory1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Taxi Madhukunda ↔ Biharinath (one way)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Bottle of water1 × ₹25 · check | ₹25 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹133 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,458 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,458≈ US$17 |
basic, no generator
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long-distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Room (basic) | ₹800–1,600 (≈ US$10–19) |
| Meal at tourist point restaurant | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Accommodation is very basic; limited toilets and no power backup
- Only one restaurant on site; bring water if you prefer
- Roads can be steep; use a sturdy vehicle or cart
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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Emergency
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Madhukunda ↔ Biharinath (taxi): ≈₹300 one way (check)
Say or show
- মাফ করবেন — Excuse me / Sorry (maf korben)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- পানি দিতে পারেন? — Can I have water? (pani dite paren?)
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 Biharinath. 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–Sep (heat and monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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