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Major city · India

Chandannagar

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Chandannagar; one night only if you want to enjoy the evening Strand.

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Chandannagar is a small historic town on the Hooghly River, about an hour from Kolkata by train. Its French colonial sites, the Strand promenade and local sweets can be explored in a day, with night‑time strolls adding a relaxed vibe.

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
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Nov (Jagaddhatri Puja crowds)
Airport
CCU
Nights
0–1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Chandannagar: 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 guide8 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 Chandannagar112 ▾
  • All services112

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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 Chandannagar, 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.

French colonial architectureThe Strand promenadeJagaddhatri Puja festivalLocal sweets like Jolbhora Sandesh
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (≈40 km (25 mi) by road; taxi ₹1,000–2,000, 1.5–2 h depending traffic)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Care

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Oct, Dec–Mar. Mixed: Nov. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest May (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Chandannagar: 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

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

3 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

3 rd

Apr

36°C (97°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)

12 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

14 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 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

Local trains to Chandannagar station (₹8 one‑way) run every 10–12 min. Shared auto‑rickshaws on fixed routes cost ₹6–10 per person; a private rickshaw for a full day across town is about ₹150 (check). Walk the Strand and nearby heritage sites.

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

Serampore

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

Local train from Chandannagar to Serampore, ~15 min (check)

Visit the Dutch heritage sites and riverside promenade.

Kolkata city centrego

Door to door: ≈1 h

Local train to Howrah, then metro or taxi, ~45 min

See Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge; return same 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.

Hotel Heritage on the Strand

Walking distance to French Cemetery and Strand; basic rooms ₹1,200–1,800 per night (check)

Guesthouse near Lal Dighi

Budget option, easy rickshaw access; rooms ₹800–1,200 per night (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

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; stay alert in crowds during festivals and keep belongings secure on trains.
  • Crowds and limited parking during Jagaddhatri Puja (Nov); consider visiting early morning or after the festival.
  • Summer heat and occasional monsoon showers; carry water and an umbrella in Apr–Jun.
  • Train tickets are cheap but can be crowded at peak hours; keep valuables secure.

Emergency numbers

All services
112
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 Chandannagar. 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 Apr–Jun (heat), Nov (Jagaddhatri Puja crowds) · 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. 2 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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