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Jalpaiguri
Spend 1–2 days in Jalpaiguri: a half‑day for the riverside park and market, another day for nearby temples and a tea‑garden stay.
Jalpaiguri is a small North Bengal town on the Teesta River, about 42 km from Siliguri. Its sights cluster near the river and railway stations, making a short stay enough to see the park, temples and a tea‑garden resort.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (pre‑monsoon heat and rain)
- Airport
- IXB
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 ▾
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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 Jalpaiguri100 ▾
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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 Jalpaiguri, 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
- SafetyJalpaiguri is generally safe; stay alert in crowded markets, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated riverbanks after dark.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (all services) (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.
- AirportIXB Bagdogra Airport (≈ 48 km (30 mi), taxi or bus to town).IXB Bagdogra Airport (≈ 30 mi (48 km), taxi or bus to town).
- Getting aroundCycle‑rickshaws, autos and city buses cover the town; taxis are available at stands.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (puchka, samosa)₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketJubilee Park entryFree
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹350 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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
- IXB Bagdogra Airport (≈ 48 km (30 mi), taxi or bus to town)IXB Bagdogra Airport (≈ 30 mi (48 km), taxi or bus to town)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jalpaiguri: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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, autos and city buses cover the town; taxis are available at stands. Walk 5–10 min between the riverfront park and nearby temples.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gorumara National Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h round trip
Bus from NBSTC Terminus, ≈ 45 min
Safari entry ₹200–₹300 per person
Maynaguri (Jalpesh Temple)
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Bus or taxi, ≈ 30 min
Check temple opening hours
Siliguri
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Train from Jalpaiguri Road, 30 min
Only if you need larger market or transport hub
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.
Eco City
Tea‑garden resort, AC rooms, ₹1,500 per night
Prantik Lodge
Near Jalpaiguri Rd, basic rooms
Teesta Sundori Tourism Property
Run by West Bengal Tourism, ₹1,500 per room
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
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,800–2,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ₹350 | ₹350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Bagdogra Airport → town taxi (≈ 45 km)1 × ₹900 · check | ₹900 |
| One‑day bus pass (city & nearby)1 × ₹120 · check | ₹120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹260 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,830 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,830≈ US$35 |
Eco City and similar
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (local shop) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (puchka, samosa) | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | ₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ticket (local) | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jubilee Park entry | Free |
| Teesta Udyan entry | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Monsoon floods may affect riverbank roads (check local reports).
- Train schedules can change; verify timings at Indian Railways portal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bagdogra Airport → Jalpaiguri (taxi): ≈ ₹900, 45 min (check)
- Jalpaiguri Road → Siliguri (train): ≈ ₹150, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- বসের স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (boser stop kothay?)
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 Jalpaiguri. 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 Apr–Jun (pre‑monsoon heat and rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
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- /topics/esim-for-travel-how-it-works-and-how-to-set-it-up
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