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Chandrakona Roadচন্দ্রকোণা রোড
A half-day stop if you are driving NH14 between Kharagpur and Bankura: see the terracotta temples in Chandrakona town, then move on. Not worth a dedicated trip.
Chandrakona Road is a small junction town named for the road to Chandrakona, 5 km away. The main draw is the cluster of terracotta temples in Chandrakona town — a quick cultural stop on the NH14 route. There is little reason to stay overnight.
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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 Chandrakona Road112 ▾
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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 Road, 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
- SafetyA quiet rural town; petty crime is rare.
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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 · 112 fire and 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 Airport (Kolkata) (About 3 h by road; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town and the 5 km (3.1 mi) to Chandrakona.Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town and the 3.1 mi (5 km) to Chandrakona.
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 roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Kharagpurcheck₹40–60 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBasic lodge room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
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) (About 3 h by road; the 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
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°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
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 (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chandrakona Road: 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)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 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
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town and the 5 km to Chandrakona. NH14 is the main road.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chandrakona town
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Auto-rickshaw from Chandrakona Road, about 10 min
Terracotta temples; allow 1–2 hours.
Midnapore
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or train from Chandrakona Road, about 30 min
Town with a fort and museum; half-day trip.
Kharagpur
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or train, about 30 min
Larger town for supplies and connections.
Ghatal
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus via Midnapore, about 1 h
Temples and river views; check road conditions in monsoon.
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.
Chandrakona town
A few basic lodges near the bus stand; no hotels of note.
Kharagpur
30 km (19 mi) south; wider choice of budget and mid-range hotels.19 mi (30 km) south; wider choice of budget and mid-range hotels.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw Chandrakona Road → Chandrakona town (one way)1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| Bus Kharagpur → Chandrakona Road2 × ₹50 · 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 and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto-rickshaw to Chandrakona towncheck | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus to Kharagpurcheck | ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in Chandrakona town; carry cash from Kharagpur or Midnapore.
- Temples may be locked outside visiting hours; ask locally or at the Chandrakona bus stand.
- Monsoon (June–September) can flood low-lying roads; check conditions before driving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Chandrakona Roadচন্দ্রকোণা রোড
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এই ঠিকানায় যানTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chandrakona Road → Chandrakona town, auto: ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), about 10 min (check)
- Chandrakona Road → Kharagpur, bus: ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- বাস স্ট্যান্ড কোথায়? — Where is the bus stand? (bas stand kothay)
- একটা চা দিন — One chai, please (ekta cha din)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
Bengali is the main language; Hindi is understood by many.
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 Road. 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Chandrakona temples with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last orders and vegetarian options.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for NH14 and the railway station.
Sources
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