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Guptipara
Do a full day trip from Kolkata to Guptipara; travel time from Howrah is about 2 h each way by train, so plan 8–10 h total including temple visits and sweet stops.
Guptipara is a small Vaishnava centre in Hooghly district, best seen in a single day from Kolkata. Its temples, Rathayatra and the famous Gupo Sandesh are within walking distance of the railway station.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot, humid)
- Airport
- CCU
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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
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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 Guptipara112 ▾
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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 Guptipara, 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
- SafetyGuptipara is generally safe; typical rural cautions apply – keep valuables secure, watch rickshaw fares, and be aware of crowding during Rath Yatra.
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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 · 112 fire & 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
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- AirportCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (84 km (52 mi) by road, about 2 h drive).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (52 mi (84 km) by road, about 2 h drive).
- Getting aroundFrom Guptipara station take a cycle rickshaw (≈₹120, negotiate) to the temple area about 2 km (1.2 mi) away; no public bus inside the village.From Guptipara station take a cycle rickshaw (≈₹120, negotiate) to the temple area about 1.2 mi (2 km) away; no public bus inside the village.
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 (84 km (52 mi) by road, about 2 h drive)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (52 mi (84 km) by road, about 2 h drive)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guptipara: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 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
From Guptipara station take a cycle rickshaw (≈₹120, negotiate) to the temple area about 2 km away; no public bus inside the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bandel
goDoor to door: check
Train from Howrah to Bandel (≈30 min) then local bus or rickshaw
Nearby railway hub, good for a quick coffee break; travel time and connections check
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.
Shree Hari Guest House
Family‑run guest house near Barabazar; basic rooms, good for a night if you stay longer
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 (check)
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed (check)
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Cycle rickshaw ride (≈2 km)price negotiable | ₹120 (≈ US$2) |
| Gupo Sandesh (per piece)check | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cycle‑rickshaw fares are not fixed; agree price before boarding.
- Rath procession can cause road closures on festival days; check local schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire & ambulance
- 112
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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 Guptipara. 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 (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 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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