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Major city · India

Chinsurah

Spend a half‑day in Chinsurah to see the Dutch Cemetery and Clock Tower; add a ferry ride if time permits.

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Chinsurah, a historic town on the Hooghly River north of Kolkata, offers a compact cluster of colonial sites and a riverside ghat. One half‑day covers the main sights; a full day allows a ferry crossing to Naihati and a visit to nearby Bandel.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
Airport
CCU
Nights
0.5

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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.

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  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chinsurah100 ▾

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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 Chinsurah, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per person₹350 (≈ US$4)
  • Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,500 (≈ US$55)

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.

Dutch CemeteryArmenian Church of St. John the BaptistChinsurah Clock TowerBandemataram Bhaban (Vande Mataram museum)Mayurpankhi River Ghat
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (about 35 km (22 mi) by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Chinsurah: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

14°C (57°F)

4 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

27°C (81°F)

15 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

16 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

15 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

8 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

19°C (66°F)

5 rd

Dec

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 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

Auto‑rickshaws, minibuses and cycle‑rickshaws serve the town; trains stop at Chuchura station on the Howrah‑Bandel line.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Bandel

go

Door to door: ≈15 min

Train from Chuchura, about 5 min

Visit the historic Bandel Church and riverfront.

Chandannagar

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Bus or auto‑rickshaw, about 15 min

Explore the French colonial town and its museums.

Naihati (via ferry)

caution

Door to door: ≈45 min

Ferry from Mayurpankhi Ghat, 6 AM–10 PM

Ferry may be cancelled in heavy rain; check before traveling.

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.

Budget guesthouses near the railway station

check availability; basic rooms start around ₹500 per night

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–₹4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
High
₹4,500 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Standard double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,000₹2,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500₹5,000
Train ticket Chuchura‑Kolkata (return)2 × ₹150 · check₹300
Ferry crossing to Naihati (one way)2 × ₹30 · check₹60
eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹800 · check₹1,600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹900
Trip total≈ ₹4,930 per person per day, bed included₹9,860≈ US$120

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Tea (street stall)₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Snack (samosa, pakora)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (3 km)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Ferry ticket₹30 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Chinsurah is generally safe; stay alert on busy roads and keep valuables secure on public transport.
  • The Armenian church is closed except for one day each year (6 January).
  • Ferry service to Naihati runs 6 AM–10 PM; check schedule for seasonal changes.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire
101
Ambulance
102
All services
112

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  • Fire101
  • Ambulance102
  • All services112

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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 Chinsurah. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Kolkata for broader cultural sights.
  2. Combine with a day in Serampore for its heritage buildings.

Meanwhile

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