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Santipurশান্তিপুর
Half a day is enough for Santipur: see the Shyamchand Temple, walk the old weaving lanes and leave. Add a night only for the Dol or Ras Utsav festival.
Santipur is a weaving town on the Ganges floodplain in Nadia district, 90 km north of Kolkata. Its main draw is the Shyamchand Temple and the annual Dol Utsav (Holi) and Ras Utsav festivals. Most travellers combine it with a visit to nearby Nabadwip or Mayapur in a single day trip from Kolkata or Krishnanagar.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heat and humidity)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Santipur112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Santipur, 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
- SafetySantipur is a small, quiet town.
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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 (Kolkata) (About 2.5 h by road or train + rickshaw).
- Getting aroundWalkable town centre; cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws for longer trips.
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)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · 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 (Kolkata) (About 2.5 h by road or train + rickshaw)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Santipur: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Walkable town centre; cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws for longer trips. Train station is 2 km east of the temple area.
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: 30 min
Auto-rickshaw or bus, about 20 min
Temple town of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu; combine with Santipur in one half-day.
Door to door: 45 min
Auto-rickshaw or bus via Nabadwip, about 30 min
ISKCON headquarters with the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium; full morning.
Krishnanagar
goDoor to door: 45 min
Train or bus, about 30 min
District town with a palace and clay-modelling tradition; good lunch stop.
Kalyani
cautionDoor to door: 1.25 h
Train, about 1 h
Planned satellite town with a university campus; limited sights.
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 near Shyamchand Temple
Basic guesthouses; most visitors stay in Krishnanagar or Nabadwip and day-trip.
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
| Basic guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Santipur station to town centre1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Handloom saree (typical price range)2 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹960 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,260 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,510≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Thali meal (veg) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Cycle-rickshaw ride (within town) | ₹20–40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw to Nabadwip | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Handloom cotton sareecheck | ₹800–3,000 (≈ US$10–35) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Festival dates (Dol Utsav, Ras Utsav) change yearly — confirm locally.
- Limited ATM coverage; carry enough cash from Krishnanagar or Kolkata.
- Handloom saree shops may quote tourist prices; ask a local guide or compare at two shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US consulate is in Kolkata; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi and consulates in Kolkata.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Santipur station → town centre (auto): about ₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Santipur → Krishnanagar (train): about ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Santipur → Nabadwip (auto): about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2)
Say or show
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- বেশি দাম — Too expensive (beshi dam)
- মন্দির কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondir kothay)
- শাড়ি চাই — I want a saree (shari chai)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
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 Santipur. 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, heat and humidity) · 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
- Place pages for Shyamchand Temple and the weaving co-operative with verified hours and festival dates.
- Eat pages for the two or three reliable thali and street-food spots near the temple.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Santipur railway station and the bus stand.
Sources
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