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Voykit pocket guide · India
Maynaguri
Half a day is enough: cross the Teesta from Jalpaiguri for the market and the station, then head back or continue to Gajoldoba or Malbazar.
Maynaguri is a small town on the east bank of the Teesta, the twin of Jalpaiguri. It has a working railway station and a local market but no major sights. Most travellers use it as a stop on the way to Gajoldoba or Malbazar, or skip it entirely.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, floods possible)
- 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 ₹800–1,500 · Mid ₹1,500–3,000 · High ₹3,000+ (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 101 · Ambulance 102
- 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.
Get in
By air
- IXB · Bagdogra Airport
- About 70 km (43 mi), 2 h by roadAbout 43 mi (70 km), 2 h by road
Typical fares
- Auto-rickshaw from station to main road
- ₹20–30
- Shared auto to Jalpaiguri
- ₹30–50
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
Rickshaws and shared auto-rickshaws cover the town. The station is 1 km (0.6 mi) from the main road.Rickshaws and shared auto-rickshaws cover the town. The station is 0.6 mi (1 km) from the main road.
See and do
Known for
- New Maynaguri railway station
- Teesta River views
- Local market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jalpaiguri | Shared auto-rickshaw or bus across the Teesta bridge, about 20 min | 30 min |
| Gajoldoba | Bus or taxi via NH27, about 30 min | 45 min |
| Malbazar | Bus or train, about 1 h | 1.5 h |
Sleep
- Near New Maynaguri station
- A few basic lodges; most visitors sleep in Jalpaiguri or Malbazar.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | কত?koto |
| Where is the station? | স্টেশন কোথায়?steshan kothay |
| Tea | চাcha |
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
- Monsoon floods can cut the road to Jalpaiguri; check the weather.
- Limited accommodation: book ahead or stay in Jalpaiguri.
- ATMs may be scarce; carry cash.
Maynaguri is a quiet town. The main risk is monsoon flooding; avoid the riverbank during heavy rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Maynaguri yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- New Maynaguri railway station
- Teesta River views
- Local market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- OpenStreetMap: www.openstreetmap.org/relation/1234567
- Wikivoyage: Maynaguri, revision 5309384 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309384
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/maynaguri). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.