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Barrackporeব্যারাকপুর
Give Barrackpore a full day from Kolkata: the riverfront, the Gandhi museum and the 1857 sites, then a biryani lunch. Sleep here only if you want a quiet base north of the city.
Barrackpore is India's oldest cantonment, on the Hooghly about 25 km north of Kolkata, and the place where the 1857 rebellion began. Its sights sit in a green riverside strip — a former governor-general's house, a Gandhi museum, a hanging spot and old churches — and the town is best known to locals for biryani restaurants. Most travellers see it as a half-day or day trip from Kolkata rather than a place to stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat and humidity), monsoon flooding in Jul–Sep
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 0–1
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.
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 Barrackpore112 ▾
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)112
- Barrackpore Police Station+91 33 2592 0023
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 Barrackpore, 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
- SafetyGenerally calm for a West Bengal town, and the cantonment area is quiet.
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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 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · +91 33 2592 0023 Barrackpore Police Station (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, Kolkata (About 20–25 km (12–16 mi) south; taxi or app cab, roughly 45–75 min depending on traffic).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 12–16 mi (20–25 km) south; taxi or app cab, roughly 45–75 min depending on traffic).
- Getting aroundThe town spreads along the river and the Barrackpore Trunk Road, so walking covers the cantonment core but not the whole town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (chai) at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data pack, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · 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, Kolkata (About 20–25 km (12–16 mi) south; taxi or app cab, roughly 45–75 min depending on traffic)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International, Kolkata (About 12–16 mi (20–25 km) south; taxi or app cab, roughly 45–75 min depending on traffic)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
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
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Barrackpore: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
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)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
The town spreads along the river and the Barrackpore Trunk Road, so walking covers the cantonment core but not the whole town. Cycle rickshaws and autos handle short hops; app cabs work but can be slow to arrive. The suburban train from Kolkata's Sealdah station is the usual way in — check current timetables, as last departures change. Ferries cross the Hooghly from the ghats; confirm landings and times on the day.
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 1–1.5 h
Suburban train from Barrackpore to Sealdah, then metro or cab
The obvious pairing: sleep in Kolkata and day-trip up, or the reverse.
Serampore
cautionDoor to door: About 30–50 min
Ferry across the Hooghly from Dhobi Ghat to Jugol Acharya Ghat, or train via Barrackpore
Former Danish trading town; the source names the landing as Jugol Acharya Ghat, so confirm the Serampore-side connection before you cross.
Shyamnagar
cautionDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Suburban train north along the Hooghly
Small riverside town; combine with Barrackpore rather than a trip on its own.
Panihati
cautionDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Suburban train or BT Road south towards Kolkata
Temple town on the same rail line.
Khardaha
cautionDoor to door: About 15–25 min
Suburban train north
Residential riverside stop; useful only if you are following the Hooghly line.
Naihati
cautionDoor to door: About 25–35 min
Suburban train north
Rail junction with river ghats.
Halisahar
cautionDoor to door: About 35–45 min
Suburban train north
Industrial riverside town; check whether it fits your route before committing.
Bhatpara
cautionDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Suburban train north
Mill town; check whether it fits your route before committing.
Kanchrapara
cautionDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Suburban train north
Rail workshop town; go only if trains interest you.
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.
Cantonment and SN Banerjee Road
Hotels near the cantonment entrance; walkable to the riverfront sights.
Riverside Road / Latbagan
West Bengal Tourism's Mangaldhara property sits near the river; quiet at night, autos needed for the station.
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
- ₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,500 | ₹7,000 |
| Suburban train from Sealdah, one way2 × ₹20 | ₹40 |
| Cycle rickshaw across town2 × ₹60 | ₹120 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹700 | ₹1,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,160 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,360 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,720≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in rupees; long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Biryani plate at a local restaurant | ₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Thali or rice-and-curry lunch | ₹120–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Auto or cycle rickshaw, short hopAgree the fare first. | ₹30–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Suburban train, Sealdah to Barrackpore | ₹15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| eSIM or data pack, about a week | ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat and humidity from April; carry water and plan indoor stops.
- Monsoon flooding and waterlogging on low roads in Jul–Sep.
- Some colonial buildings are working government property: check access before you travel.
- The Gandhi museum closes on Wednesdays.
- Ferry timetables and ghat landings change with the river: confirm on the day.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Barrackpore Police Station
- +91 33 2592 0023
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Barrackporeব্যারাকপুর
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুনPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- All services112
- Barrackpore Police Station+91 33 2592 0023
Embassy
No embassies in Barrackpore; most are in New Delhi, with consulates-general in Kolkata.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sealdah → Barrackpore, suburban train: ₹15–30 (≈ under US$1), about 40–50 min
- Barrackpore → Serampore, ferry from Dhobi Ghat: a few rupees, about 15–25 min
- CCU airport → Barrackpore by app cab: ₹700–1,200 (≈ US$8–14), 45–75 min
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Good day (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত টাকা? — How much is it? (koto taka?)
- এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুন — Please take me to this address (ei thikanay niye cholun)
- টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet kothay?)
- দরকার নেই, ধন্যবাদ — I don't want it, thank you (dorkar nei, dhonnobad)
Carry small rupee notes; many stalls and rickshaws have no change.
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 Barrackpore. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid Apr–Jun (heat and humidity), monsoon flooding in Jul–Sep · 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
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CCU: last Sealdah-bound train and taxi fallback field-checked.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Gandhi Ghat and the museum, the cantonment core, the Annapurna Temple and St Bartholomew's.
- Place pages with verified hours (Gandhi Memorial Museum, Government House access) and eat pages with biryani last orders.
- Monsoon and heat fixtures so gates A–D can go green.