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Major city · India

Maithon

Spend a half‑day at Maithon Dam and temples; add one night if you want lake sunset or boat trips.

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Maithon is a small town in northern Jharkhand on the Grand Trunk Road. The dam, riverside temples and cheap boat rides fit a day visit; a night adds relaxed sunset on Sabuj Dwip.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid May–Sep (hot, monsoon)
Airports
IXR · CCU
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Maithon: 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.

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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 Maithon112 ▾
  • All services112

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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 Maithon, 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.

  • Budget bedBasic hotel or guesthouse, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
  • Mid-range bedDouble AC room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
  • High-end bedDouble AC room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)

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.

Maithon DamKalyaneshwari TempleBegunia temple complexRow‑boat rides on the reservoir
Airports
IXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (≈ 150 km (93 mi) by road via NH 19) · CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (≈ 200 km (124 mi) by road, main international gateway)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°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

    23°C (73°F)

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

Warmest May (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Maithon: 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

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

2 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

7 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

3 rd

Dec

23°C (73°F)

11°C (52°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

Local auto rickshaws from Asansol or Kumardubi cost ₹300‑₹400 (check). Mini‑bus runs to Asansol; hire a car on NH 19 for flexibility.

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

Asansol

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Train to Asansol (30 km (19 mi)) then auto ₹300 (≈ US$4)‑₹400 (≈ US$5)

Railhead for further connections

Baranti

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

NH 19 bus or hired car, about 38 km (24 mi)

Holiday resorts near Maithon

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.

Asha Resorts

Near Kalyaneswari Temple; basic rooms

Hotel Barsha

Standard hotel on NH 19

Hotel Shantinivas

Double‑bedded AC ₹800‑1,000; non‑AC ₹700; dorm ₹300 per bed

Muktodhara Tourism Property

Double‑bedded rooms ₹1,000‑2,000; run by West Bengal Tourism

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–₹1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
High
₹1,800 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double AC room1 × 1 night × ₹1,200₹1,200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹2,400
Auto from Asansol to Maithon (one way)2 × ₹350 · check₹700
Row‑boat ride on reservoir2 × ₹350 · incl. tip₹700
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹500
Trip total≈ ₹2,750 per person per day, bed included₹5,500≈ US$65

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

Prices of common things

Local auto (30 km)₹300–₹400 (≈ US$4–5)
Row‑boat seat₹300 (≈ US$4) (+₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) tip)
Speed‑boat ride₹500 (≈ US$6)
Dorm bed (Hotel Shantinivas)₹300 (≈ US$4) per bed

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; watch traffic on NH 19, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated spots after dark.
  • Auto fares vary; confirm price before boarding.
  • Boat operators expect a ₹20 (≈ under US$1)‑50 tip.
  • Dam water level can affect boat access; check locally.

Emergency numbers

All services
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Emergency

  • All services112

Embassy

US consulate in Kolkata; other embassies in New Delhi.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Auto Asansol → Maithon: about ₹300–₹400 (≈ US$4–5) (check)

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
  • क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtan kar sakta hoon?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
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 Maithon. 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 May–Sep (hot, monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 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

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