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Faltaফলতা
Falta is a half-day riverside stop between Diamond Harbour and Raichak: go for the picnic spots and Dutch-era history, not for a full day.
Falta is a small town on the Hooghly River in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Originally a Dutch settlement, it later served as a British retreat. Today it is a quiet riverside picnic spot with a few resorts, best visited as a short detour between Diamond Harbour and Raichak.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, river may be high)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
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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 Falta112 ▾
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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 Falta, 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
- SafetyFalta is safe for day visitors.
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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 50 km (31 mi) north; taxi or bus to Diamond Harbour then local transport to Falta).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 31 mi (50 km) north; taxi or bus to Diamond Harbour then local transport to Falta).
- Getting aroundFalta is walkable; for the wider area, hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw from Diamond Harbour.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealResort meal (thali or set menu)₹250–500 (≈ US$3–6)
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Diamond Harbour ↔ Falta (one way)check₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedBudget resort room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget resort room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget resort room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹8,000 (≈ US$95)
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 50 km (31 mi) north; taxi or bus to Diamond Harbour then local transport to Falta)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 31 mi (50 km) north; taxi or bus to Diamond Harbour then local transport to Falta)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Falta: 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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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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)
13 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)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
Falta is walkable; for the wider area, hire a taxi or auto-rickshaw from Diamond Harbour.
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: About 20 min
Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 15 min
Fort and river views; combine with Falta.
Door to door: About 30 min
Taxi, about 20 min
Luxury resort and golf course; a contrast to Falta's quiet.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via Diamond Harbour, about 1.5 h
Beach town; better as a separate day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi to Kakdwip then ferry, about 2 h total
Pilgrimage site; requires a full day.
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.
Riverside resorts
A handful of budget and mid-range resorts along the river; book ahead on weekends.
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
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range resort room1 × 1 night × ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Taxi from Diamond Harbour to Falta (one way)1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Meals at resort (per person per meal)2 × ₹300 | ₹600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,510 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,310 per person per day, bed included | ₹16,610≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi Diamond Harbour ↔ Falta (one way)check | ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Resort meal (thali or set menu) | ₹250–500 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) can flood riverside areas; check conditions before going.
- Limited dining options outside resort restaurants; carry snacks.
- No ATM in Falta; withdraw cash in Diamond Harbour or Kolkata.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Diamond Harbour → Falta, taxi: about ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7), about 15 min (check)
- Kolkata → Diamond Harbour, bus: about ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3), about 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (ṭoyaleṭ kothay)
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 Falta. 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, river may be high) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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