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Dhanyakuria
Spend a half‑day in Dhanyakuria to see Gaine Castle; reach by train from Kolkata and return the same day.
Dhanyakuria is a small town in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, known for the Gaine Castle on SH 2. It is reachable by a 20‑minute auto‑rickshaw from Kankra Mirzanagar station, making a half‑day visit feasible.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 1
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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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- 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 Dhanyakuria100 ▾
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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 Dhanyakuria, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; watch for traffic on SH 2 and keep valuables secure.
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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 numbers100 police · 108 Medical · 112 All services (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 (≈1 h 30 min by car via SH 2).
- Getting aroundTake SH 2 by car or bus; the nearest railway stop is Kankra Mirzanagar (≈20 min by auto‑rickshaw).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (puri, samosa)₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 guests), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 guests), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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 (≈1 h 30 min by car via SH 2)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dhanyakuria: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 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
Take SH 2 by car or bus; the nearest railway stop is Kankra Mirzanagar (≈20 min by auto‑rickshaw).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taki
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
SH 2 eastbound, about 15 km (9.3 mi), 30 min by bus or autoSH 2 eastbound, about 9.3 mi (15 km), 30 min by bus or auto
Riverfront town on the Hooghly.
Basirhat
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
SH 2 eastbound, about 25 km (16 mi), 40 min by busSH 2 eastbound, about 16 mi (25 km), 40 min by bus
Market town with historic sites.
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.
Kolkata
Nearest city with hotels; 30 km (19 mi) north, reachable by train or bus.Nearest city with hotels; 19 mi (30 km) north, reachable by train or bus.
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
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (20 min) Kankra Mirzanagar → Dhanyakuria1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Bus Kolkata → Dhanyakuria via SH 21 × ₹80 · check | ₹80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹133 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,463 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,463≈ US$17 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street snack (puri, samosa) | ₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea with biscuits | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹15–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be flooded in monsoon months; check local reports.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Medical
- 108
- All services
- 112
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এই ঠিকানায় যানTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Medical108
- All services112
Embassy
Indian nationals need no visa; foreign visitors should check the e‑visa portal.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kankra Mirzanagar → Dhanyakuria (auto‑rickshaw): ≈₹150 one way, 20 min
- Kolkata → Dhanyakuria (bus via SH 2): ≈₹80, 1 h 30 min
Say or show
- এটা কত দাম? — How much does it cost? (ēṭā kata dām?)
- নিকটতম বাস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the nearest bus stop? (nikôṭôma bās sṭôp kōthāẏ?)
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 Dhanyakuria. 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) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short walking loop around Gaine Castle (5 min).
- Link to nearby train station info for quick return trips.
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