Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · India

Berhamporeবহরমপুর

Give Berhampore one full day plus a night: Cossimbazar's colonial cemeteries and palaces in the morning, the riverfront and Laldighi in the afternoon.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Berhampore is the district headquarters of Murshidabad and the site of the East India Company's first fortified cantonment in India, leased in 1757. The town itself is a working Bengali city of about 195,000 people; the draw is the cluster of 18th-century cemeteries, palaces and churches at Cossimbazar, 3–4 km north, plus the Hooghly riverfront and the old cantonment grid. Most travellers see it as a half-day stop on the way to Murshidabad, 24 km north.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid Apr–Jun (pre-monsoon heat), mid-Jun–Sep (monsoon)
Airports
CCU · RDP
Nights
1
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.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Berhampore112 ▾
  • All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
  • Tourist helpline (national, 24 h)1363

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

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)

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.

Cossimbazar colonial cemeteriesEast India Company cantonment of 1757Khagrai kansa metalwareChhanabora and khaza sweetsMurshidabad silk
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 200 km (124 mi); train from Sealdah or Howrah is the usual onward leg, or a 4–5 h drive) · RDP Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, Andal (About 150 km (93 mi); limited flights, check schedules)

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

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Berhampore: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Feb

29°C (84°F)

15°C (59°F)

2 rd

Mar

34°C (93°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

18 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

17 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

1 rd

Dec

26°C (79°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

Totos (electric rickshaws) are the main way to move around and there is no meter: agree the fare before you get in. Cycle rickshaws cover shorter hops. Cossimbazar is 3–4 km from the centre, so a toto or a hired car for the morning is easier than walking. Berhampore Court, Cossimbazar and Khagraghat Road stations all sit on the same line.

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

Murshidabad

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train to Murshidabad station or a hired car on NH12, about 24 km (15 mi)

Hazarduari Palace, Katra Mosque and the Nizamat Imambara; a full day on its own.

Kathgola

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car or toto south from Murshidabad town

Jain temple and garden complex; pairs well with Murshidabad in one day.

Azimganj

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Train across the Hooghly, or a car via the bridge

Jain temples and riverside ghats on the west bank.

Jiaganj

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Same crossing as Azimganj; the two towns sit together

Combine with Azimganj rather than making a separate trip.

Sargachi

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Local train or car north of Berhampore

Ashram and mission site; check opening before you go.

Rejinagar

caution

Door to door: About 1 h

Train on the Berhampore line

Small town; go only if you have a specific reason.

Panchthupi

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Train or car, south-east of Berhampore

Temple and rural stop; limited facilities.

Palashi (Plassey)

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car on NH12 south, about 50 km (31 mi)

Battlefield memorial of 1757; little else on site, so pair it with a return leg.

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.

K.N. Road and the centre

Government tourist lodge, banks and the Laldighi area within walking distance; best for a one-night stop.

Cossimbazar

Heritage stay inside the Roys' palace, walking distance to the cemeteries and the Armenian church; quiet at night.

R.N. Tagore Road

Mid-range hotels with restaurants and a rooftop pool; 10 min by toto from the station.

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
₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
High
₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse or hostel bed2 × 3 nights × ₹900₹5,400
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹3,500₹21,000
Trip total≈ ₹4,400 per person per day, bed included₹26,400≈ US$300

2026 estimate in rupees; long-distance trains and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Tea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Thali or rice-and-fish lunch₹80–200 (≈ US$1–3)
Chhanabora or khaza sweet, per piece₹15–40 (≈ under US$1)
Toto across townNo meter; agree first.₹30–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Cycle rickshaw, short hop₹20–50 (≈ under US$1)
Bengali thali at a mid-range restaurant₹250–500 (≈ US$3–6)
eSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Berhampore is a quiet district town and violent crime against visitors is rare. The real frictions are unlit roads after dark, unregulated toto fares and monsoon flooding on low-lying riverside stretches.
  • Totos have no fixed rate: fix the price before you start, and expect to bargain.
  • Old Cossimbazar Palace (Boro Rajbari) is a ruin and the interiors are not accessible.
  • Cemetery and church gates are not always staffed: check locally before making a special trip.
  • Summer afternoons from April to June are punishing; do the sights before 11:00.
  • Carry small rupee notes — change is scarce outside hotels.

Emergency numbers

All services (police, fire, ambulance)
112
Tourist helpline (national, 24 h)
1363

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

Berhamporeবহরমপুর

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুনPlease take me to this address

Emergency

  • All services112
  • Tourist helpline (24 h)1363

Embassy

No embassies in Berhampore; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian and Irish missions are in Kolkata or New Delhi. Check your own mission's site for the current list.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Toto, centre to Cossimbazar: ₹60–120 (≈ US$1–2), agree before boarding (check)
  • Train, Berhampore Court to Murshidabad: about ₹20–60 (≈ under US$1), 30–40 min (check)
  • Car hire, half day around Cossimbazar: ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) (check)

Say or show

  • নমস্কার — Hello / Good day (nomoshkar)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • এটার দাম কত? — How much is it? (etar dam koto)
  • এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুন — Please take me to this address (ei thikanay niye cholun)
  • টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kothay)
  • দরকার নেই, ধন্যবাদ — I don't want it, thank you (dorkar nei, dhonnobad)

Prices are 2026 estimates in rupees.

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 Berhampore. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (pre-monsoon heat), mid-Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Station-to-bed contracts for Berhampore Court, Cossimbazar and Khagraghat Road, with toto fare bands field-checked.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cossimbazar cemeteries and palaces, the Armenian church and Byaspur, the cantonment grid and Barrack Square, the Laldighi and riverfront.
  3. Place pages with verified opening rules for the Cossimbazar palaces, the Dutch and English cemeteries and Krishnanath University.
  4. Eat pages for chhanabora, khaza and mango varieties with season windows.

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources