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Bamanpukurবামনপুকুর
Bamanpukur is a half-day stop on a Nadia temple circuit: see the terracotta temples, then move on to Nabadwip or Mayapur. One night only if you want a quiet village evening.
Bamanpukur is a small village in Nadia district, West Bengal, known for its 18th-century terracotta temples. The main draw is the cluster of brick temples with intricate carvings, best visited as part of a day trip from Nabadwip or Krishnanagar. There is little else to do beyond the temples, so most travellers spend 2–4 hours here.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heat and humidity)
- Airport
- CCU
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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 Bamanpukur112 ▾
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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 Bamanpukur, 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
- SafetyBamanpukur is a quiet village with low crime.
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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 2.5–3 h by road to Bamanpukur; nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a village stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketRickshaw for temple tour₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (Nabadwip or Krishnanagar), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (Nabadwip or Krishnanagar), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (Nabadwip or Krishnanagar), a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · 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 Airport (Kolkata) (About 2.5–3 h by road to Bamanpukur; nearest major airport.)
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 (16 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bamanpukur: 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)
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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)
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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)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 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
The village is walkable. For the temples, a rickshaw or hired car from Nabadwip or Krishnanagar is easiest. Local buses and shared autos connect the nearby towns.
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
Bus or shared auto, about 30 min
Temple town and birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; combine with Bamanpukur.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or auto via Nabadwip, about 45 min
ISKCON headquarters with the massive Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.
Krishnanagar
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or shared auto, about 40 min
District town with a palace, museum and clay doll workshops.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via Krishnanagar, about 1 h
Site of the 1757 battle; a memorial and a few ruins, but little else.
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.
Bamanpukur village
Very limited options; most visitors stay in Nabadwip or Krishnanagar and day-trip.
Nabadwip
About 15 km (9.3 mi) away; more guesthouses and budget hotels.About 9.3 mi (15 km) away; more guesthouses and budget hotels.
Krishnanagar
About 20 km (12 mi) away; wider choice of accommodation and better transport links.About 12 mi (20 km) away; wider choice of accommodation and better transport links.
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
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (Nabadwip or Krishnanagar)1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Shared auto from Nabadwip (one way)1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Rickshaw tour of temples (local)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹200 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,230 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,230≈ US$30 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Day-trip from Nabadwip or Krishnanagar.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a village stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple thali meal | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Shared auto Nabadwip–Bamanpukur | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Rickshaw for temple tour | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Temples may be locked outside visiting hours; ask a local caretaker.
- No ATMs in the village; carry cash from Krishnanagar or Nabadwip.
- Mosquitoes are common; bring repellent, especially in the evening.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Bamanpukurবামনপুকুর
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance / Fire112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nabadwip → Bamanpukur by shared auto: about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
- Krishnanagar → Bamanpukur by bus: about ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1), about 40 min (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দিরটি কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondirti kothay)
Bengali is the local language; Hindi and English are understood in tourist spots.
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 Bamanpukur. 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, heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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
- Temple opening hours and caretaker contact verified.
- Local transport schedules (bus/auto) from Nabadwip and Krishnanagar.
- Place pages for Shyamrai Temple and Jor Bangla Temple with photos and entry details.
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