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Jaigaon
Skip Jaigaon unless you need to cross into Bhutan; otherwise a few hours at the border is enough.
Jaigaon is a border town in West Bengal, mainly a trading post for Bhutan. It has few attractions beyond the immigration gate, so most travellers only need a few hours if crossing, otherwise a day at most.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, muddy streets)
- Airport
- IXB
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Jaigaon112 ▾
- Police112
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 Jaigaon, 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
- SafetyDaytime safe with police presence; night caution in alleys.
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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 (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.
- AirportIXB Bagdogra Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or taxi).IXB Bagdogra Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; auto‑rickshaw from bus terminal to immigration office (~₹50‑60 shared, ₹250 reserved).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Barsana Cafe₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget hotel bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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
- IXB Bagdogra Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) north, bus or taxi)IXB Bagdogra Airport (about 19 mi (30 km) north, bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jaigaon: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 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; auto‑rickshaw from bus terminal to immigration office (~₹50‑60 shared, ₹250 reserved). Roads become muddy in monsoon.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hasimara railway station
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Auto‑rickshaw 20‑30 min, ₹50 (≈ under US$1)‑60 shared, ₹250 (≈ US$3) reserved
Connects to Siliguri‑Guwahati line; trains to Kolkata, Patna, Delhi.
Siliguri
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Bus 4 h from Jaigaon bus station
Last buses leave by 15:00; plan onward travel early.Last buses leave by 3:00 PM; plan onward travel early.
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 Devi
Budget, basic rooms on N.S. Road
Hotel Kasturi
Moderate rates, near Bhutan gate
Hotel Satyam
Budget, good veg food, rooms with views
Barsana Hotel
Mid‑range, veg restaurant and cafe
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
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel bed1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto‑rickshaw shared to Hasimara1 × ₹60 · check | ₹60 |
| Bus to Siliguri (one way)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹166 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,826 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,826≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Momo (Tibetan dumplings) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Coffee at Barsana Cafe | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto‑rickshaw shared ride (20 min) | ₹50–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw reserved ride (20 min) | ₹250 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Police patrols are frequent; daytime walking is safe but avoid dark alleys at night.
- Banks do not exchange foreign currency.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
Embassy
US consulate in Kolkata (check address); Indian police stations in Jaigaon.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jaigaon → Hasimara (auto‑rickshaw, shared): ≈₹50–60, 20‑30 min
- Jaigaon → Siliguri (bus): ≈₹300, 4 h
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much is this? (kitna hai?)
- इमिग्रेशन ऑफिस कहाँ है? — Where is the immigration office? (immigration office kahan hai?)
- एक साझा ऑटो चाहिए — I would like a shared auto‑rickshaw (ek shared auto chahiye)
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 Jaigaon. 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 (dry, cooler) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, muddy streets) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use auto‑rickshaw to immigration office for Bhutan crossing.
- Take bus to Siliguri for airport (Bagdogra) connections.
Sources
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