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Tufanganj
Tufanganj is a half-day stop for Koch dynasty ruins, not a base. One night if you want to see both Chilarair forts and the town market.
Tufanganj, a small town in Cooch Behar district, holds two 16th-century forts linked to the Koch dynasty — Chilarair Kot and Chilarair Bara Kot. The ruins are modest but historically significant, and the town itself is quiet. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Cooch Behar and Assam.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, ruins muddy)
- Airport
- IXB
- 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 ▾
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 Tufanganj100 ▾
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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 Tufanganj, 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
- SafetyTufanganj is generally safe, but the forts are isolated; visit during daylight.
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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 All emergencies (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.
- AirportIXB Bagdogra Airport (About 2.5 h by road; nearest major airport).
- Getting aroundRickshaws and walking cover the town; taxis or auto-rickshaws for the forts (about 3 km (1.9 mi) each).Rickshaws and walking cover the town; taxis or auto-rickshaws for the forts (about 1.9 mi (3 km) each).
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 stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Cooch Behar (one way)check₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
- Budget bedBudget lodge (single room), a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge (single room), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedBudget lodge (single room), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · 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
- IXB Bagdogra Airport (About 2.5 h by road; nearest major airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tufanganj: 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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
Rickshaws and walking cover the town; taxis or auto-rickshaws for the forts (about 3 km each).
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 1 h
Train or bus, about 30 min
Cooch Behar Palace and Madan Mohan Temple; a full day.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Another small town with local markets and temples.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Border town; check local conditions before crossing.
Baneswar
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi, about 45 min
Shiva temple complex; combine with Cooch Behar.
Haldibari
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Border town; limited tourist infrastructure.
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.
Town centre
Basic guesthouses and lodges near the market and railway station.
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
| Budget lodge (single room)1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto-rickshaw to forts (round trip)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Meals per day (local thali)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹190 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,090 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,090≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride (within town) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi to Cooch Behar (one way)check | ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The forts are earthen ruins with no facilities; carry water and insect repellent.
- No ATMs in the forts area; withdraw cash in town.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) makes paths slippery and muddy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All emergencies
- 112
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যান, দয়া করেTake me to this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- All emergencies112
Embassy
Embassies in New Delhi; consulates in Kolkata. Check your country's consular services before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tufanganj → Cooch Behar by train: about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
- Auto-rickshaw to Chilarair Kot: about ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3) one way
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto?)
- কোথায় দুর্গ? — Where is the fort? (kothay durgo?)
- রিকশা দরকার — I need a rickshaw (riksha dorkar)
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 Tufanganj. 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, ruins muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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