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Kathgola
Spend a half‑day in Kathgola to see the palace and Jain temple; stay overnight in nearby Murshidabad if you want a night.
Kathgola is a small historic town on the Bhagirathi River, best explored in a few hours. Its main sights – the 19th‑century Kathgola Palace, Adinath Jain Mandir and the Jagat Seth museum – are close together. Combine with a Murshidabad night for more heritage sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot, humid)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 0.5
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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 guide8 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 Kathgola112 ▾
- All services112
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 Kathgola, 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; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and avoid rickshaw rides after dark.
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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 (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 (Kolkata) (About 120 km (75 mi) north; train or bus to Murshidabad ≈ 2 h).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 75 mi (120 km) north; train or bus to Murshidabad ≈ 2 h).
- Getting aroundWalk between palace, temple and museum (all within 500 m).
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 (Kolkata) (About 120 km (75 mi) north; train or bus to Murshidabad ≈ 2 h)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 75 mi (120 km) north; train or bus to Murshidabad ≈ 2 h)
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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kathgola: 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)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
Walk between palace, temple and museum (all within 500 m). Local rickshaws or auto‑rickshaws connect to Murshidabad railway station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Murshidabad town centre
goDoor to door: ≈ 15 min
Walk or rickshaw, about 2 km (1.2 mi), 5‑10 minWalk or rickshaw, about 1.2 mi (2 km), 5‑10 min
Base for accommodation, markets and additional heritage sites like Hazarduari Palace.
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.
Murshidabad town
Several budget hotels and guesthouses within 5 km (3.1 mi); convenient base for Kathgola visits.Several budget hotels and guesthouses within 3.1 mi (5 km); convenient base for Kathgola visits.
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
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Last rickshaw services end around 20:00; plan return before then.Last rickshaw services end around 8:00 PM; plan return before then.
- Some palace sections close for private events; check opening hours on site.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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 Kathgola. 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
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kathgola
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kathgola, revision 5277661 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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