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Sonarpur
Spend a half‑day in Sonarpur, then return to Kolkata; one day is enough for the market and transport hub.
Sonarpur is a Kolkata suburb with a railway station, a bus hub and a modern mall. It serves as a quick stop for shopping or a transit point; a single day covers the main sights and connections.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sonarpur112 ▾
- Police / general emergencies112
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 Sonarpur, 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
- SafetySonarpur is generally safe for daytime visitors; stay alert after dark, keep valuables secure and use registered transport.
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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 / general emergencies (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 (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 1 h by road or train).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 1 h by road or train).
- Getting aroundUse Sonarpur Junction trains (Kolkata Suburban Railway) and local buses from Kamalgazi More; auto‑rickshaws are common for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack (e.g., jhalmuri)₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹1,600 (≈ US$19) · 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
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 1 h by road or train)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 1 h by road or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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 Jul (12 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sonarpur: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
Use Sonarpur Junction trains (Kolkata Suburban Railway) and local buses from Kamalgazi More; auto‑rickshaws are common for short trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kolkata city centre
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Suburban train from Sonarpur Junction to Sealdah, about 30 min
Visit major attractions like Victoria Memorial; 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.
Wood Square Mall area
Nearby budget hotels and guesthouses; convenient to train and bus
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–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel single room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,800 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,800≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack (e.g., jhalmuri) | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train tickets can sell out during peak commuter hours; buy early.
- Monsoon flooding may affect road travel; check local reports.
Emergency numbers
- Police / general emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / general emergencies112
Embassy
Indian citizens need no visa; foreign visitors should check the India visa page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sonarpur Junction → Sealdah (suburban train): about ₹80 (≈ under US$1) round‑trip, 30 min each way (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 2 km: ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- কত দাম? — How much? (kôto dam?)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- বস স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bôs stop kôthay?)
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 Sonarpur. 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 (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in a budget hotel near Wood Square Mall for early train connections.
- Include a guided market tour (check local operators).
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