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Garchumukগড়চুমুক
A half-day picnic stop at the Damodar–Hooghly confluence, not a destination: 2–3 hours for the deer park and river views, then head back to Howrah or Kolkata.
Garchumuk is a small riverside spot in Howrah district where the Damodar meets the Hooghly. It has a deer park, a few picnic lawns and a resort with a water park. Most visitors come from Kolkata or Howrah for a few hours, not an overnight stay. The place works as a short break on a day trip that also covers Uluberia or Bally.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, river swells, leeches in grass)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
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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 ▾
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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 Garchumuk112 ▾
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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 Garchumuk, 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
- SafetySafe for day visitors.
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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 · 102 ambulance (private) (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 (Kolkata) (About 60 km (37 mi); taxi 1.5–2 h, or bus/train via Howrah).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (Kolkata) (About 37 mi (60 km); taxi 1.5–2 h, or bus/train via Howrah).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a three-wheeler (auto-rickshaw) from the bus stop or the retreat.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea and snacks at riverside stall₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Three-wheeler from Uluberia (one way)check₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Kolkata (one way)check₹50–70 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketDeer Park entrycheck₹20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel in Uluberia, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedDamodar River Retreat double room, a night, per room₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedDamodar River Retreat double room, a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
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 (Kolkata) (About 60 km (37 mi); taxi 1.5–2 h, or bus/train via Howrah)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (Kolkata) (About 37 mi (60 km); taxi 1.5–2 h, or bus/train via Howrah)
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
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
not flagged
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–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 (17 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Garchumuk: 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
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)
4 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 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 hire a three-wheeler (auto-rickshaw) from the bus stop or the retreat. The deer park and riverbank are within 1 km of each other.
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: 1–1.5 h
Bus or train via Howrah, about 1 h
Combine with Garchumuk for a full day: morning at the deer park, afternoon in Bally.
Door to door: 45 min
Taxi or bus via Uluberia, about 30 min
Home of Bengali writer Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay; small museum and river views.
Gadiara
goDoor to door: 1 h
Taxi via Shyampur Road, about 40 min
Another confluence spot (Rupnarayan and Hooghly); quieter than Garchumuk.
Andul
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
Bus or train via Howrah, about 1 h
Mughal-era mosque and tomb; good for history buffs.
Uluberia
goDoor to door: 30 min
Bus or three-wheeler, about 20 min
Market town with local eateries; rail connection to Howrah.
Amta
goDoor to door: 1 h
Bus via Uluberia, about 40 min
Rural Bengal experience; temples and village walks.
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.
Damodar River Retreat
The only formal accommodation in Garchumuk; has a water park and floating restaurant. Book ahead on weekends.
Uluberia
About 12 km (7.5 mi) away; more budget hotels and local eateries. Buses and three-wheelers connect to Garchumuk.About 7.5 mi (12 km) away; more budget hotels and local eateries. Buses and three-wheelers connect to Garchumuk.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (day-trip, no bed)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) (day-trip with lunch at the retreat)
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ (overnight at Damodar River Retreat)
Trip budget
| Budget hotel in Uluberia1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Bus from Kolkata (round trip)2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| Three-wheeler from Uluberia (round trip)1 × ₹400 · check | ₹400 |
| Deer Park entry2 × ₹20 · check | ₹40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹244 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,342 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,684≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in INR; day-trip only, no accommodation.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Kolkata (one way)check | ₹50–70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Three-wheeler from Uluberia (one way)check | ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Deer Park entrycheck | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Lunch at floating restaurantcheck | ₹300–600 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Water park entry (Damodar River Retreat)check | ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Tea and snacks at riverside stall | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon months (June–September) make the riverbank muddy and the grass full of leeches; skip then.
- Weekends draw large picnic crowds from Kolkata; arrive before 10:00 for a quiet spot.Weekends draw large picnic crowds from Kolkata; arrive before 10:00 AM for a quiet spot.
- No ATMs in Garchumuk; carry cash (₹500–1000 (≈ US$6–12) per person for entry, snacks and transport).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Ambulance (private)
- 102
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Garchumukগড়চুমুক
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My bed tonight
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গড়চুমুক হরিণ পার্কে নিয়ে চলুনTake me to Garchumuk Deer Park
Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
- Ambulance (private)102
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kolkata → Garchumuk: ₹50–70 (≈ under US$1), about 1.5 h (check)
- Three-wheeler Uluberia → Garchumuk: ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3), about 20 min (check)
- Taxi Kolkata → Garchumuk: ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30), about 1.5 h
Say or show
- কত? — How much? (koto?)
- বাস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop kothay?)
- গড়চুমুকের একটা টিকিট — One ticket to Garchumuk (Garchumuker ekta ticket)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
Bengali is the local language; Hindi and English work in Uluberia and at the retreat.
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 Garchumuk. 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 Jun–Sep (monsoon, river swells, leeches in grass) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages: Garchumuk Deer Park, Damodar River Retreat.
- Eat pages: floating restaurant, riverside snack stalls.
- Transport fixtures: bus routes 67B and E-15, train to Uluberia, taxi from Kolkata.
Sources
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