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Major city · India

Azimganj

Treat Azimganj as a day‑trip from Murshidabad; 4–6 h total including travel, temple visits and a lunch at Bari Kothi.

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Azimganj is a small heritage town on the Ganges, mainly a railway hub and ferry crossing. Its attractions – a cluster of 18‑century temples and a boutique heritage hotel – fit comfortably into a half‑day, making a day‑trip from Murshidabad the most efficient plan.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Best months
Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, high river levels)
Airport
CCU
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This is a basic guide for Azimganj: 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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  • 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 Azimganj112 ▾

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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 Azimganj, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedHeritage hotel room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedHeritage hotel room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
  • High-end bedHeritage hotel room, a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

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.

Char Bangla TempleGangeshwar TempleBari Kothi heritage hotelMurshidabadi silk sarees
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (~150 km (93 mi) by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Azimganj: 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

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Feb

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

22°C (72°F)

3 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

25°C (77°F)

5 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

27°C (81°F)

10 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

4 rd

Nov

26°C (79°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 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

No bridges cross the Ganges here; use the local ferry (vehicles and passengers) or hire a totos from Murshidabad hotels. Walk between nearby temples (5–10 min).

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

Char Bangla Temple

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total from Murshidabad

Ferry to Azimganj, then 5‑min walk

Terracotta‑decorated 18th‑century temples.

Gangeshwar Temple

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Walk north from Char Bangla (≈10 min)

Jor‑Bangla style, rich terracotta.

Bari Kothi lunch

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Arrange through hotel or Murshidabad totos

Vegetarian Sheherwali set menu, includes property tour.

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.

Bari Kothi

300‑year‑old heritage mansion, boutique hotel; price on request

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
₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,800–2,500 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed
High
₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Heritage hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹5,000₹5,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,800₹3,600
Ferry crossing (round trip)2 × ₹150 · check₹300
Totos for temple tour1 × ₹800₹800
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹970
Trip total≈ ₹5,340 per person per day, bed included₹10,670≈ US$130

Bari Kothi boutique heritage hotel

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Prices of common things

Sheherwali lunch at Bari Kothi₹500–800 (≈ US$6–10)
Ferry ticket (person)₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visitors; main risks are river flooding in monsoon and traffic on ferry decks.
  • River ferry schedules can change with water level; check locally.
  • Temperatures can reach 38 °C (100 °F) in summer; stay hydrated.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Medical
112

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Emergency

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  • Medical112

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Murshidabad ↔ Azimganj ferry: ≈ ₹150 per person, round trip
  • Toto for temple tour: ≈ ₹800 per group
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 Azimganj. 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 (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, high river levels) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Murshidabad → Azimganj ferry (check schedule)
  2. Hire totos for door‑to‑door temple tours
  3. Stay at Bari Kothi for heritage experience

Meanwhile

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