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Amarkanan
Amarkanan is a half-day stop for the reservoir and hills, not a base. One night if you want the forest bungalow calm; otherwise pass through on the Bankura–Durgapur road.
Amarkanan is a small town in Bankura district, West Bengal, known for its reservoir and low hills. It works as a quiet stop between Bankura (22 km) and Durgapur (39 km) — enough for a picnic, a short walk and a meal. Most travellers use it as a lunch break or a single night at the forest bungalow.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails)
- Airport
- CCU
- 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
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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 Amarkanan112 ▾
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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 Amarkanan, 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
- SafetyAmarkanan is safe for tourists.
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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 3.5 h by road; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a local auto-rickshaw.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus Bankura–Amarkanan, one way₹40–60 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedForest bungalow room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedForest bungalow room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedForest bungalow room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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 3.5 h by road; the nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Amarkanan: 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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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
Walk or hire a local auto-rickshaw. The town is small enough to cover on foot.
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
Local bus or hired car, about 30 min
The highest hill in Bankura district; a half-day hike.
Baranti
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Local bus or hired car, about 40 min
Another reservoir with a forest bungalow; quieter than Amarkanan.
Susunia
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Local bus or hired car, about 1 h
Rock climbing and a spring at the base.
Bankura
goDoor to door: About 45 min
SBSTC bus or private minibus, about 30 min
Town with the Bankura horse terracotta craft and a few temples.
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.
Near the reservoir
Forest bungalow and Sri Ramkrishna Seva Dal Ashram Guest House; basic, quiet.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Forest bungalow room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Bus Bankura–Amarkanan, one way2 × ₹50 | ₹100 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Amarkanan to Biharinath, one way1 × ₹400 · check | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹900 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,950 per person per day, bed included | ₹9,900≈ US$120 |
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2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Bankura–Amarkanan, one way | ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (rice, dal, sabji) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in Amarkanan; carry cash from Bankura or Durgapur.
- Monsoon leeches on the trails: wear long socks and closed shoes.
- Forest bungalow booking requires advance contact with the District Forest Officer, Bankura.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Bankura–Amarkanan: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min
- Auto-rickshaw Amarkanan–Biharinath: about ₹400 (≈ US$5) for the group (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Goodbye (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- বাস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop kothay)
- আমার একটা ঘর দরকার — I need a room (amar ekta ghor darkar)
Bengali is the main language; Hindi is understood by many.
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 Amarkanan. 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, leeches on trails) · 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
- 4 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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