Major city · India
Contaiকাঁথি
Visit Contai as a day trip from Kolkata or a single night stay; train or bus (≈3 h, check), limited lodging, beach access nearby.
Contai is a small West Bengal town inland from the Bay of Bengal, serving as a base for trips to nearby beaches like Digha and Mandarmani. Reachable by train or bus from Kolkata in about 3 h; a single night suffices to see the market and railway station before heading to the coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 1
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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 Contai100 ▾
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 Contai, 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
- SafetyContai is generally safe; stay aware of monsoon flooding and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stations.
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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 · 102 Medical · 112 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.
- AirportCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 180 km (112 mi), 3‑h drive via NH 16).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 112 mi (180 km), 3‑h drive via NH 16).
- Getting aroundWalk within the town; local buses or auto‑rickshaws are available for short trips; distances are under 2 km (1.2 mi).Walk within the town; local buses or auto‑rickshaws are available for short trips; distances are under 1.2 mi (2 km).
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 (About 180 km (112 mi), 3‑h drive via NH 16)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 112 mi (180 km), 3‑h drive via NH 16)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Contai: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
Walk within the town; local buses or auto‑rickshaws are available for short trips; distances are under 2 km.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Digha
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or shared taxi from Contai, about 45 min
Popular beach with hotels and eateries.
Mandarmani
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Bus via Khejuri, 1 h 15 min
Quiet beach, good for sunrise.
Tamluk
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus, 30 min
Historical town, limited visitor services.
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.
Junput Resort
Near Junput, 1 km (0.6 mi) from Junput Bazar; booking recommendedNear Junput, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Junput Bazar; booking recommended
Bankiput Guest House
6 double‑bedded rooms, serves Bengali cuisine
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–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guest house room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹350 | ₹350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Train ticket Kolkata‑Contai (second class)1 × ₹250 · check | ₹250 |
| Bus ticket Kolkata‑Contai (air‑conditioned)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹160 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,760 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,760≈ US$20 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea with snack | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Fish fry (local) | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited lodging – book before arrival.
- Train schedules may vary; check the latest timings on Indian Railways.
- During monsoon, roads can be water‑logged.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Medical
- 102
- All services
- 112
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Contaiকাঁথি
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যানTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Medical102
- All services112
Embassy
Indian visa required for most nationals; US consulate in Kolkata (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kolkata → Contai (bus, air‑cond): ≈₹200, 2.5 h (check)
- Kolkata → Contai (train, 2nd class): ≈₹250, 3 h (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত টাকা? — How much? (koto taka?)
- বিচ কোথায়? — Where is the beach? (bich kothay?)
- ট্যাক্সি দরকার — I need a taxi (taxi dorkar)
- পানি দিন — Water, please (pani din)
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 Contai. 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) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Digha for beach relaxation.
- Combine Contai with a Kolkata stay for broader city experience.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Contai
- secondaryWikivoyage: Contai, revision 5012983 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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