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Pandua, Hooghlyপাণ্ডুয়া
Half a day is enough for Pandua: see the Adina Mosque and the minar, then move on. No need to stay overnight.
Pandua is a small town in Hooghly district, West Bengal, known for its medieval Islamic architecture from the Bengal Sultanate period. The main draw is the Adina Mosque, one of the largest mosques in India, and the nearby minar. Most visitors come as a half-day trip from Bandel or Chinsurah, combining it with other Hooghly sights. There is little else to do, so one night is only needed if you are slow or want to explore the surrounding villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (hot and humid)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 0
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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
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 Pandua, Hooghly112 ▾
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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 Pandua, Hooghly, 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
- SafetyPandua is safe for tourists.
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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 and 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
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 80 km (50 mi) south; take a taxi or train to Howrah…CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 50 mi (80 km) south; take a taxi or train to Howrah…
- Getting aroundWalk or take a cycle-rickshaw for short distances.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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.
- Airports
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 80 km (50 mi) south; take a taxi or train to Howrah, then a local train to Pundooah station.)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 50 mi (80 km) south; take a taxi or train to Howrah, then a local train to Pundooah station.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pandua, Hooghly: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 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 or take a cycle-rickshaw for short distances. The main sights are within 2 km of the 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
Door to door: About 30 min
Train from Pundooah station, about 20 min
Bandel Church and the Hooghly riverfront.
Door to door: About 25 min
Train from Pundooah, about 15 min
Dutch and Portuguese colonial buildings.
Door to door: About 20 min
Train from Pundooah, about 10 min
Hangseshwari Temple and the Bansberia Rajbari.
Guptipara
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train from Pundooah to Bandel, then bus or taxi, about 1 h
Terracotta temples; a longer trip.
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.
Pandua town centre
A few basic guesthouses; most visitors stay in Bandel or Chinsurah and day-trip.
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
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel in Bandel (double room)1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Train from Howrah to Pundooah, one way2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Cycle-rickshaw from station to Adina Mosque2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹930 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,120 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,230≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Train from Howrah to Pundooahcheck | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Cycle-rickshaw ride (short) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (thali) | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Adina Mosque is a protected monument; no entry fee but check opening hours on site.
- Carry water and snacks — few shops near the mosque.
- Trains from Howrah to Pundooah are frequent but can be crowded; check the timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Pandua, Hooghlyপাণ্ডুয়া
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My bed tonight
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আমাকে আদিনা মসজিদে নিয়ে চলুনTake me to the Adina Mosque
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Howrah → Pundooah train: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h (check)
- Pundooah station → Adina Mosque rickshaw: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Say or show
- কত টাকা? — How much? (kôto taka?)
- মসজিদ কোথায়? — Where is the mosque? (môsjid kothay?)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
Bengali is the main language; Hindi and English are understood at the station and by some shopkeepers.
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 Pandua, Hooghly. 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–Sep (hot and 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Adina Mosque and the minar.
- Eat pages with last orders in Pandua.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Pundooah station.
Sources
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