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Major city · India

Mayapur

Visit Mayapur for 1 day if you want ISKCON temples and river scenery; otherwise skip.

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Mayapur is a small town on the Bhagirathi River, home to ISKCON’s headquarters and several temples. Most attractions are within walking distance, so a single day covers the main sites; overnight stays are only needed for pilgrim festivals.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid May–Sep (monsoon, high humidity)
Airport
CCU
Nights
1
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

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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 Mayapur100 ▾

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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 Mayapur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedGuesthouse room (single), a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

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.

ISKCON headquartersSri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir (under construction)Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi MandirGoshala (cow shelter)
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (Nearest major airport, 130 km (81 mi) south)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (36°C (97°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mayapur: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

27°C (81°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

16°C (61°F)

4 rd

Apr

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

7 rd

May

36°C (97°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

27°C (81°F)

18 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

17 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

19°C (66°F)

5 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

3 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

Public transport is minimal; walk or use electric rickshaws (totos). Ferries connect from Krishnanagar and Nabadwip to Hular Ghat.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Nabadwip

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Ferry from Hular Ghat (≈5 min) or rickshaw from Mayapur

Birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

Krishnanagar

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Rickshaw to bus terminal, then bus to Mayapur

Historic city with cathedral and clay 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.

Caitanya Bhavan

Guesthouse on the ISKCON campus

Gada Bhavan

Simple rooms, website https://www.visitmayapur.com/gada-bhavan/mobile/

Jahnabi Tirtha Hotel

Near Hular Ghat, phone +91 9434457686

Namahatta Bhavan

Campus guesthouse

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
High
₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room (single)1 × 1 night × ₹800₹800
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,000₹2,000
Ferry round‑trip (Krishnanagar or Nabadwip)1 × ₹150 · check₹150
Electric rickshaw ride (10 km)1 × ₹80 · check₹80
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹300
Trip total≈ ₹3,330 per person per day, bed included₹3,330≈ US$40

Caitanya Bhavan, basic amenities

2026 estimate in INR; flights and visas excluded.

Prices of common things

Vegetarian thali (ISKCON cafeteria)₹120–₹200 (≈ US$2–3)
Bottle of water (500 ml)₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Ferry ticketcheck₹150–₹200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Mayapur is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of river currents and keep valuables secure on ferries.
  • Ferry schedules vary; check timings before arrival.
  • Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir is still under construction; some areas may be closed.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Medical
108
Fire
101

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Emergency

  • Police100
  • Medical108

Embassy

US consulate in Kolkata; Indian police 100, medical 108.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kolkata (CCU) → Mayapur (ferry + rickshaw): ≈ ₹1,200 total, 3–4 h (check)

Say or show

  • Nomoskar — Hello (no-mosh-kar)
  • Koto? — How much? (ko-to?)
  • Ekta kamra chai — I would like a room (ek-ta kam-ra chai)
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 Mayapur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid May–Sep (monsoon, high humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a ferry ticket to the daily budget.
  2. Include a guided temple tour for deeper context.

Meanwhile

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