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Palashi
Spend a half‑day at Palashi to see the Plassey battlefield memorials; stay in nearby Baharampur or Murshidabad.
Palashi is a small village in Nadia, West Bengal, best known for the 1757 Battle of Plassey. The historic site is a short stop on a rail or bus trip from Kolkata. With very few hotels, most visitors base themselves in Baharampur or Murshidabad and visit Palashi as a half‑day excursion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat, limited services)
- 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 ▾
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 Palashi100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Palashi, 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
- SafetyPalashi is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert to traffic on the main road 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 · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (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 (Kolkata) (About 2 h by train or bus to Palashi).
- Getting aroundTake a train on the Ranaghat–Lalgola line to Palashi station (≈1 h from Kolkata).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at a local stall₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (puri, samosa)₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (Baharampur), a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (Baharampur), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (Baharampur), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
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 h by train or bus to Palashi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. 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 (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Palashi: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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 a train on the Ranaghat–Lalgola line to Palashi station (≈1 h from Kolkata). Buses also run from Kolkata and nearby towns. Within Palashi, walk to the battlefield markers; rickshaws are available for short hops.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Baharampur
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Local bus or rickshaw, about 15 min
Better lodging and markets.
Krishnanagar
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train via Ranaghat, about 40 min
Visit the historic town and riverfront.
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.
Baharampur
10 km (6.2 mi) north, several guesthouses and budget hotels6.2 mi (10 km) north, several guesthouses and budget hotels
Murshidabad
15 km (9.3 mi) south, more accommodation options9.3 mi (15 km) south, more accommodation options
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
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹1,800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (Baharampur)1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Train Kolkata → Palashi (second class)2 × ₹250 · check | ₹500 |
| Local bus Palashi → Baharampur2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹300 · check | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹440 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,420 per person per day, bed included | ₹4,840≈ US$55 |
Basic amenities, air‑conditioned.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea/coffee at a local stall | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (puri, samosa) | ₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train ticket Kolkata → Palashi (second class)check | ₹250–₹300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus fare Palashi → Baharampurcheck | ₹50–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Accommodation in Palashi itself is scarce; book in Baharampur or Murshidabad.
- Summer temperatures can exceed 38 °C (100 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures can exceed 100 °F (38 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Train schedules may change; verify timings on Indian Railways portal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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এই ঠিকানায় যানTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency (all services)112
Embassy
Indian foreign missions are in Kolkata; US consulate in Kolkata (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kolkata → Palashi (train, second class): ≈ ₹260, about 1 h 30 min (check)
- Local rickshaw Palashi → battlefield markers: ≈ ₹30 for a short ride
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is this? (eta koto?)
- রেল স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the train station? (rel station kothay?)
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 Palashi. 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–Jun (high heat, limited services) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Baharampur for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine Palashi with a day in Murshidabad’s historic sites.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Palashi
- secondaryWikivoyage: Palashi, revision 5176380 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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