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Major city · India

Old Malda

Spend half a day in Old Malda to see its heritage sites; add a night only if you want a quiet stay after Malda district travel.

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Old Malda is a small heritage town in North Bengal, known for historic religious sites and river‑front streets. It fits into a day‑trip from Malda or a brief stopover with a night in a guesthouse.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon floods)
Airport
IXI
Nights
0.5–1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Old Malda: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • 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 Old Malda100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency (all services)112

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

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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 (street stall)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

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.

Gouranga Mahaprabhu TempleGurudwara marking Guru Nanak’s visitJami Masjid (Mughal era)Shyam Rai Temple (400‑year‑old)
Airports
IXI Malda Airport (Domestic flights; nearest major airport is Bagdogra (IXB) about 150 km (93 mi) away)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

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

Warmest May (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Old Malda: next 7 days

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Air quality

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

Jan

23°C (73°F)

9°C (48°F)

2 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

10°C (50°F)

2 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Jun

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

18 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

17 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

12 rd

Oct

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

6 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

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

Town is walkable; rickshaws and shared autos are available for short hops. Train station (Old Malda Junction) connects to Malda Town (≈15 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

Door-to-door, not ride time

Malda (English Bazar)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Train from Old Malda Junction to Malda Town, about 30 min; or auto‑rickshaw 15 km (9.3 mi)

Main market, historic sites and riverfront; good for lunch.

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.

Old Malda Municipality Guesthouse

basic rooms, walkable to all sights; book ahead (check).

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
₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
High
₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹2,000₹2,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500₹3,000
Old Malda Junction train ticket to Malda Town (round‑trip)2 × ₹150 · check₹300
Rickshaw ride within town (5 km)2 × ₹80 · check₹160
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹546
Trip total≈ ₹3,003 per person per day, bed included₹6,006≈ US$70

2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea (street stall)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Snack (samosa)₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
Meal at modest restaurant₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4)
Train ticket Old Malda–Malda (one way)₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visits; stay alert during monsoon floods and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
  • River flooding can block low‑lying streets in monsoon months; check local alerts.
  • Limited night‑life and services after 9 pm; plan meals earlier.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
General emergency (all services)
112

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कृपया इस पते पर ले चलेंTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in Kolkata (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Old Malda Junction → Malda Town (train): ≈₹50, 30 min (check)
  • Rickshaw 5 km within Old Malda: ≈₹80 (check)

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना है? — How much is it? (kitna hai?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
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 Old Malda. 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 floods) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in a guesthouse for a relaxed pace.
  2. Combine with a day‑trip to Malda district attractions.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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