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Gobardangaগোবরডাঙা
Check locally if the palace and temple are open; if yes, half a day is enough. Otherwise skip. Not a base.
Gobardanga is a small town in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, known for its Zamindar Palace and the Prasannamoyee Kali Temple, which is said to have inspired the Dakshineswar Kali Temple. The town has a quiet, rural character and can be seen in a few hours if both sites are accessible. Most visitors come on a day trip from Kolkata or Barasat.
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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
Not a trip line yet
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 Gobardanga100 ▾
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 Gobardanga, 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
- SafetyGobardanga is a quiet town with low crime.
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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 · 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.
- AirportcheckCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (check distance and route).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
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 local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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 (check distance and route)
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
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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 (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gobardanga: 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)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
The town is walkable. Cycle-rickshaws and auto-rickshaws are available for short trips. Gobardanga railway station is the confirmed rail access; onward routes to Sealdah and Bangaon: check.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Berachampa
goDoor to door: check
check route and duration
Archaeological site with ancient ruins.
Barasat
goDoor to door: check
check route and duration
Larger town with markets and transport links.
Door to door: check
check route and duration
Full day for colonial architecture, food and museums.
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.
Gobardanga town centre
check availability of basic guesthouses; most visitors stay in Barasat or Kolkata.
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
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Train from Sealdah to Gobardanga, one way2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Auto-rickshaw from station to palace1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹400 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,200 per person per day, bed included | ₹4,400≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a local stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹30–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train Gobardanga → Sealdahcheck | ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- check accommodation availability: book ahead or stay in Barasat.
- Monsoon (June–September) can flood roads and delay trains: check.
- Few English speakers outside the station area; carry the address in Bengali.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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Gobardangaগোবরডাঙা
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Kolkata; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Sealdah → Gobardanga: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), about 1.5 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw station → palace: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the station? (shteshon kothay)
- রিকশা লাগবে — I need a rickshaw (riksha lagbe)
Carry small notes; few places accept cards.
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 Gobardanga. 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 1 area 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
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the palace and temple.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical Bengali dishes.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Gobardanga station.
Sources
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