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Voykit pocket guide · India
Chandrakona Road
চন্দ্রকোণা রোড
A half-day stop if you are driving NH14 between Kharagpur and Bankura: see the terracotta temples in Chandrakona town, then move on. Not worth a dedicated trip.
Chandrakona Road is a small junction town named for the road to Chandrakona, 5 km away. The main draw is the cluster of terracotta temples in Chandrakona town — a quick cultural stop on the NH14 route. There is little reason to stay overnight.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- চন্দ্রকোণা রোড
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹4,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹80–150 |
| Auto-rickshaw to Chandrakona town | ₹100–150 |
| Bus to Kharagpur | ₹40–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCU · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)
- About 3 h by road; the nearest major airport.
Typical fares
- Chandrakona Road → Chandrakona town, auto
- ₹100–150, about 10 min (check)
- Chandrakona Road → Kharagpur, bus
- ₹40–60, about 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town and the 5 km (3.1 mi) to Chandrakona. NH14 is the main road.Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town and the 3.1 mi (5 km) to Chandrakona. NH14 is the main road.
See and do
Known for
- Terracotta temples in nearby Chandrakona town
- Junction on NH14 between Kharagpur and Bankura
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chandrakona town | Auto-rickshaw from Chandrakona Road, about 10 min | About 15 min |
| Midnapore | Bus or train from Chandrakona Road, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Kharagpur | Bus or train, about 30 min | About 45 min |
| Ghatal | Bus via Midnapore, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Chandrakona town
- A few basic lodges near the bus stand; no hotels of note.
- Kharagpur
- 30 km (19 mi) south; wider choice of budget and mid-range hotels.19 mi (30 km) south; wider choice of budget and mid-range hotels.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | কত?koto |
| Where is the bus stand? | বাস স্ট্যান্ড কোথায়?bas stand kothay |
| One chai, please | একটা চা দিনekta cha din |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- No ATMs in Chandrakona town; carry cash from Kharagpur or Midnapore.
- Temples may be locked outside visiting hours; ask locally or at the Chandrakona bus stand.
- Monsoon (June–September) can flood low-lying roads; check conditions before driving.
A quiet rural town; petty crime is rare. The main risks are monsoon flooding and stray dogs near the bus stand. Carry a torch if walking after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Chandrakona Road yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Terracotta temples in nearby Chandrakona town
- Junction on NH14 between Kharagpur and Bankura
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Chandrakona Road, revision 5304080 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5304080
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/chandrakona-road). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.