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Voykit pocket guide · India
Mayapur
Visit Mayapur for 1 day if you want ISKCON temples and river scenery; otherwise skip.
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.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Sep (monsoon, high humidity)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–₹3,500 excl. bed · High ₹3,500+ 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 100 · Medical 108
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Vegetarian thali (ISKCON cafeteria) | ₹120–₹200 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹15–₹30 |
| Ferry ticket | ₹150–₹200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCU · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)
- Nearest major airport, 130 km (81 mi) southNearest major airport, 81 mi (130 km) south
Typical fares
- Kolkata (CCU) → Mayapur (ferry + rickshaw)
- ≈ ₹1,200 total, 3–4 h (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
Public transport is minimal; walk or use electric rickshaws (totos). Ferries connect from Krishnanagar and Nabadwip to Hular Ghat.
See and do
Known for
- ISKCON headquarters
- Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir (under construction)
- Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir
- Goshala (cow shelter)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nabadwip | Ferry from Hular Ghat (≈5 min) or rickshaw from Mayapur | ≈30 min |
| Krishnanagar | Rickshaw to bus terminal, then bus to Mayapur | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Nomoskarno-mosh-kar |
| How much? | Koto?ko-to? |
| I would like a room | Ekta kamra chaiek-ta kam-ra chai |
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
- Ferry schedules vary; check timings before arrival.
- Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir is still under construction; some areas may be closed.
Mayapur is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of river currents and keep valuables secure on ferries.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mayapur yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- ISKCON headquarters
- Sri Maya Chandrodaya Mandir (under construction)
- Srila Prabhupada’s Pushpa Samadhi Mandir
- Goshala (cow shelter)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Mayapur coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Mayapur, revision 5312967 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5312967
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/mayapur). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.