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Shibnibasশিবনিবাস
Visit Shibnibas as a half-day trip from Nabadwip or Krishnanagar: see three 18th-century temples on the Churni River, then leave. One night is not needed.
Shibnibas is a small village in Nadia district, West Bengal, known for three temples built by Krishnachandra Ray, the 18th-century king of Nadia. The temples sit on the Churni River and are the only reason to stop. Most travellers combine Shibnibas with a visit to Nabadwip or Mayapur in the same day.
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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 Shibnibas112 ▾
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 Shibnibas, 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
- SafetyShibnibas is a quiet village with no reported safety issues.
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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 2.5 h by road or train to Majhdia station).
- Getting aroundWalk between the three temples (they are within 200 m of each other).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Krishnanagar to Majhdiacheck₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDay trip (no overnight), a night, per person₹0 (≈ under US$1)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
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 2.5 h by road or train to Majhdia station)
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
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shibnibas: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Walk between the three temples (they are within 200 m of each other). To reach the village, take a rickshaw or auto from Majhdia station (about 4 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: 30 min
Auto or bus from Majhdia, about 20 min
Combine with Shibnibas for a half-day.
Door to door: 45 min
Auto or bus from Nabadwip, about 15 min
ISKCON temple complex; pair with Shibnibas.
Krishnanagar
goDoor to door: 45 min
Bus or train from Majhdia, about 30 min
Palace and clay dolls; a full day if you add Shibnibas.
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.
Nabadwip or Krishnanagar
No accommodation in Shibnibas itself; stay in nearby towns and visit as a day trip.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (day trip only)
- Mid
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) (day trip only)
Trip budget
| Day trip (no overnight)1 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Auto from Majhdia station to Shibnibas (one way)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Bus from Krishnanagar to Majhdia (one way)1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹68 |
| Trip total≈ ₹748 per person per day, bed included | ₹748≈ US$9 |
No accommodation in Shibnibas; stay in Nabadwip or Krishnanagar.
2026 estimate in rupees; day trip only, no accommodation.
Prices of common things
| Auto from Majhdia station to Shibnibas (one way)check | ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus from Krishnanagar to Majhdiacheck | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No shops or restaurants in the village: bring water and snacks.
- The temples may be locked outside puja hours; ask a local caretaker.
- The Churni River bank can be muddy after rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Kolkata; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi and consulates in Kolkata.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Majhdia station → Shibnibas auto: ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
- Krishnanagar → Majhdia bus: ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দিরটি কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondirti 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 Shibnibas. 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 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each temple with opening hours and puja timings.
- Eat page for Nabadwip or Krishnanagar with last-order times.
- Transport page: Majhdia station to Shibnibas auto fare and frequency.
Sources
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