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Major city · India

Massanjoreमसानजोर

Massanjore is a half-day stop for the dam and river views, not a base: go for a picnic or a night at a guesthouse, then move on to Deoghar or Santiniketan.

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Massanjore is a small town on the border of Jharkhand and West Bengal, built around the Mayurakshi Dam. The main draw is the broad river, the hills and the quiet atmosphere. Most visitors come for a few hours on the way between Dumka and Suri, or stay one night at a government guesthouse. There is no nightlife, no restaurant scene and no public transport within the town — bring your own vehicle and food.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, dam may be closed)
Airport
RDP
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Massanjore: 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 Massanjore112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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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 Massanjore, 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 bedDormitory bed (Youth Hostel), a night, per person₹40 (≈ under US$1)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room (Mayurakshi Bhavan), a night, per room₹300 (≈ US$4)
  • High-end bedDouble room (Mayurakshi Bhavan), a night, per room₹300 (≈ US$4)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · 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.

Mayurakshi DamHill climbing and swimming in the riverGovernment guesthouses on the dam
Airports
RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (Durgapur–Asansol) (About 130 km (81 mi), 3 h by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    39°C (102°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

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

Warmest May (39°C (102°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Massanjore: 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

24°C (75°F)

10°C (50°F)

2 rd

Feb

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

17°C (63°F)

4 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

May

39°C (102°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

17 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

20°C (68°F)

5 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Dec

25°C (77°F)

11°C (52°F)

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 use your own vehicle. No taxis or rickshaws in town.

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
Deoghargo

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus or taxi via Dumka, about 2 h

Baidyanath Temple and Nandan Pahar; a full day.

Santiniketan

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Bus or taxi via Suri, about 2 h

Tagore's university town; combine with Massanjore for a day trip.

Malooti

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Taxi, about 1.5 h

Terracotta temples; half-day.

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 dam

Two government guesthouses: Mayurakshi Bhavan (West Bengal) and Jharkhand Tourist Lodge. Basic, book in advance.

Dumka

24 km (15 mi) away, more hotels and eateries; better for a longer stay.

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
₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
High
₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room (Mayurakshi Bhavan)1 × 1 night × ₹300₹300
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹500₹1,000
Taxi from Dumka to Massanjore (one way)1 × ₹500 · check₹500
Bus from Dumka to Massanjore (one way)2 × ₹30 · check₹60
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹186
Trip total≈ ₹1,023 per person per day, bed included₹2,046≈ US$25

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

Prices of common things

Bus Dumka → Massanjorecheck₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Taxi Dumka → Massanjorecheck₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
Youth Hostel dorm bedcheck₹40 (≈ under US$1)
Mayurakshi Bhavan double roomcheck₹300 (≈ US$4)
Meal at a dhaba₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Massanjore is very safe. The only risks are swimming in the river without knowing the depth and monsoon flooding near the dam.
  • No ATMs in Massanjore: carry cash.
  • Guesthouses require advance booking from Kolkata or Ranchi.
  • Swimming in the river is at your own risk — no lifeguards.
  • Monsoon (June–September) can make the dam area inaccessible.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Massanjoreमसानजोर

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Emergency

  • Police / Fire / Ambulance112

Embassy

The US Embassy is in New Delhi; consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Dumka → Massanjore: about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1), 30–40 min (check)
  • Taxi Dumka → Massanjore: ₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10), 30 min (check)

Say or show

  • कितना? — How much? (kitna)
  • बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai)
  • मुझे एक कमरा चाहिए — I need a room (mujhe ek kamra chahiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
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 Massanjore. 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 Jun–Sep (monsoon, dam may be closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Mayurakshi Dam, Malooti temples and Deoghar with verified opening hours.
  2. Eat pages for the few dhabas on the Suri–Dumka road.
  3. Transport page for bus schedules from Dumka and Suri.

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