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Major city · India

Diamond Harbour

Do a day trip from Kolkata to Diamond Harbour; 1 day is enough, travel 60 km (37 mi) south by bus or train.

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Diamond Harbour is a small riverside town 60 km south of Kolkata, reachable by bus, train or car. Its main draws are a ruined Portuguese fort, river views and a ferry link to Sagar Island. One day covers the fort, a walk along the Hooghly, and a short ferry ride.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Sep (heat, monsoon)
Airport
CCU
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Diamond Harbour: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Diamond Harbour112 ▾
  • Police / General emergencies112

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

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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.

Ruined Portuguese fortHooghly River promenadeFerry to Sagar Island
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (about 60 km (37 mi) north, taxi or train to Kolkata then bus/train to Diamond Harbour)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

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

Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Diamond Harbour: 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

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Feb

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

2 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

15 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

27°C (81°F)

15 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

19°C (66°F)

3 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 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

Cycle rickshaws and foot are the main ways to move around town; a short walk reaches the fort and ferry terminal.

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, not ride time

Sagar Island

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Ferry from Diamond Harbour terminal, about 30 min

Popular pilgrimage site; plan for a half‑day visit.

Gadiara

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

NH 12 road, 20 km (12 mi) south by car or bus

River‑side picnic spot on the confluence of the Hooghly and Rupnarayan.

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.

Sagarika Tourist Lodge

run by West Bengal Tourism, basic rooms

Hotel Hansraj

garden, pool, ₹400–1,600 per night

Sagorika Tourism Property

₹2,300–4,500, 10 am check‑in

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
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Tea (chai) at a street stall₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
Snack (samosa, pakora)₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Ferry ticket to Kukrahati₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Diamond Harbour is generally safe for tourists; stay on main streets, keep valuables secure, and be cautious of monsoon flooding.
  • Ferry to Kukrahati runs on a limited schedule; check times before planning.
  • Monsoon rains can flood low‑lying roads; carry an umbrella in Jun–Sep.

Emergency numbers

Police / General emergencies
112

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এই ঠিকানায় যান, দয়া করেTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police / General emergencies112

Embassy

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs handles consular matters; nearest foreign missions are in Kolkata.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kolkata → Diamond Harbour by bus: ≈₹150, 1.5 h (check schedule)
  • Kolkata → Diamond Harbour by train: ≈₹120, 2 h (check timetable)

Say or show

  • এটা কত দাম? — How much does this cost? (eṭā kata dām?)
  • ফেরি টার্মিনাল কোথায়? — Where is the ferry terminal? (pheri ṭārmināl 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 Diamond Harbour. 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 Apr–Sep (heat, monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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