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Major city · India

Keshiaryকেশিয়াড়ি

Half a day is enough: see Kurumbera Fort and Moghalmari, then move on to Kharagpur or Midnapore. No need to stay overnight.

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Keshiary is a small town in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, with two notable sights: the 15th-century Kurumbera Fort and the Buddhist monastery ruins at Moghalmari. Both can be seen in a few hours. The town has limited accommodation and eating options, so most travellers visit as a day trip from Kharagpur or Midnapore.

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avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
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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.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
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Emergency numbers for Keshiary112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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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 Keshiary, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Kurumbera FortMoghalmari Buddhist monasteryJagannath Deul temple
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 150 km (93 mi) east; 3–4 h by road or train to Kharagpur, then local train to Belda station)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Keshiary: next 7 days

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Jan

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Feb

29°C (84°F)

15°C (59°F)

3 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

4 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Dec

27°C (81°F)

13°C (55°F)

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

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are the main local transport. Kurumbera Fort is about 3 km from the town centre; Moghalmari is about 15 km south. Hiring an auto for a few hours is the most practical option.

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, not ride time

Kharagpur

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train from Belda station (about 30 min) or road (about 30 km (19 mi))

Larger town with better facilities; IIT Kharagpur campus and the railway museum.

Midnapore

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Train from Belda station (about 1 h) or road (about 50 km (31 mi))

Historical town with the Midnapore Rajbari and several temples.

Ghatal

caution

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Road via Kharagpur, about 2 h

Temple town; combine with a visit to Chandrakona if you have a full day.

Chandrakona

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Road via Kharagpur, about 1.5 h

Known for the Chandrakona Jora Mandir and other terracotta temples.

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.

Keshiary town

Very limited options; most visitors stay in Kharagpur or Midnapore and day-trip.

Kharagpur

About 30 km (19 mi) north; wider choice of hotels and better transport connections.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Day-trip — no bed needed2 × 1 night × ₹0₹0
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000₹4,000
Train from Kharagpur to Belda (one way, general class)2 × ₹30 · check₹60
Train from Kharagpur to Belda (one way, reserved sleeper)2 × ₹100 · check₹200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹430
Trip total≈ ₹2,350 per person per day, bed included₹4,690≈ US$55

Keshiary has very limited accommodation; most visitors return to Kharagpur or Midnapore.

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Day-trip from Kharagpur or Midnapore.

Prices of common things

Auto-rickshaw, town centre to Kurumbera Fortcheck₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Auto-rickshaw, town centre to Moghalmaricheck₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
Simple meal (thali or rice with curry)₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Tea at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Bottle of water (1 L)₹20 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Keshiary is a quiet rural town with low crime. The main risks are monsoon flooding and limited medical facilities: carry a basic first-aid kit.
  • Monsoon (June–September) makes roads muddy and sights less accessible.
  • No ATMs confirmed in the town centre: carry enough cash from Kharagpur or Midnapore.
  • Moghalmari is an active excavation site: access may be restricted; check locally.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Keshiaryকেশিয়াড়ি

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Kharagpur → Belda by train (general): about ₹30 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
  • Auto-rickshaw Belda station → Keshiary town: ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3), about 15 min (check)

Say or show

  • নমস্কার — Hello / Goodbye (nomoshkar)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • কত? — How much? (koto?)
  • দুর্গ কোথায়? — Where is the fort? (durgo kothay?)
  • আমার অটো রিকশা দরকার — I need an auto-rickshaw (amar auto rickshaw darkar)

Bengali is the main language; Hindi and English are understood by some.

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 Keshiary. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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