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Chandrakonaচন্দ্রকোণা
Half a day is enough to see the terracotta temples and old market; Chandrakona works best as a stop between Kharagpur and Ghatal, not a base.
Chandrakona is a small town in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, known for its 17th–19th century terracotta temples and a quiet bazaar. Most visitors come for a few hours on the way to Ghatal or Midnapore. There is no accommodation worth booking — stay in Kharagpur or Midnapore instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 0
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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
Emergency numbers for Chandrakona112 ▾
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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 Chandrakona, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 · 101 fire · 102 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 3 h by car via NH 14; nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundWalkable town centre.
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 stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketAuto-rickshaw to temples₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDay trip (no overnight), a night, per person₹0 (≈ under US$1)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · 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
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (Kolkata) (About 3 h by car via NH 14; 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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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 (17 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chandrakona: 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)
1 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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. For temples and the market, a cycle-rickshaw or auto-rickshaw costs ₹30–60 per ride. To reach Chandrakona Road junction, take a shared auto from the bus stand.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ghatal
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car via NH 14, about 30 min
Riverside town with a market and old temple.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 45 min
District headquarters with museums and colonial buildings.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 30–40 min
Rail junction and IIT Kharagpur campus.
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.
Kharagpur
30–40 min drive; hotels and guesthouses available.
Midnapore
About 45 min drive; more options than Kharagpur.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (day trip only)
- Mid
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) (day trip only)
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ (day trip only)
Trip budget
| Day trip (no overnight)1 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Auto-rickshaw from bus stand to temples (round trip)1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| Shared auto to Kharagpur1 × ₹80 · check | ₹80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹68 |
| Trip total≈ ₹748 per person per day, bed included | ₹748≈ US$9 |
No accommodation in Chandrakona; sleep in Kharagpur or Midnapore.
2026 estimate in rupees; day-trip costs only.
Prices of common things
| Cycle-rickshaw ride (town) | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw to temples | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (thali) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM in the town centre; carry cash.
- Temples may be locked outside prayer hours — ask a local or the priest.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) makes roads muddy and some lanes impassable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
No consulate in Chandrakona. The nearest major diplomatic mission is in Kolkata (US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kharagpur → Chandrakona (shared auto): about ₹80 (≈ under US$1), 30–40 min (check)
- Chandrakona → Ghatal (bus): about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দির কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondir kothay)
- এখানে থামুন — Stop here, please (ekhane thamun)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
Carry small notes (₹10–100); no card payment at most stalls.
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 Chandrakona. 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, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 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
Coming as the guide grows
- Temple opening hours verified with local sources.
- Auto-rickshaw fare board at bus stand.
- Place pages for Shyamrai Temple, Malleshwar Temple, Pancharatna Temple with verified timings.
Sources
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