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Uttarparaউত্তরপাড়া
Skip Uttarpara unless you are a railway or automobile history enthusiast: half a day is enough to see the Hind Motor factory gate and the riverbank, then move on to Chandannagar or Serampore.
Uttarpara is a small industrial town on the Hooghly River, 20 km north of Kolkata. It was home to India's first car factory (Hind Motor) and now manufactures metro coaches. The town has no major tourist sights beyond the factory compound and a quiet riverfront. Most travellers use it as a stop on the way to Chandannagar or Serampore.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, humid)
- Airport
- CCU
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Rules in force · 6
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- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uttarpara100 ▾
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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 Uttarpara, 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
- SafetyUttarpara is safe for daytime visits.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 All 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 (Kolkata) (About 35 km (22 mi) south; taxi or bus to Howrah station…CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 22 mi (35 km) south; taxi or bus to Howrah station…
- Getting aroundWalk or take a rickshaw between the station, the factory area and the riverbank.
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)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
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
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 35 km (22 mi) south; taxi or bus to Howrah station, then local train to Uttarpara (about 1.5 h total).)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 22 mi (35 km) south; taxi or bus to Howrah station, then local train to Uttarpara (about 1.5 h total).)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Uttarpara: 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)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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 or take a rickshaw between the station, the factory area and the riverbank. The town is compact.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chandannagar
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
Local train from Uttarpara station northbound, about 10 min; or rickshaw/auto along GT Road, about 6 km (3.7 mi).Local train from Uttarpara station northbound, about 10 min; or rickshaw/auto along GT Road, about 3.7 mi (6 km).
French colonial town with the Strand and the Sacred Heart Church.
Door to door: 15–20 min
Local train from Uttarpara station southbound, about 5 min; or rickshaw/auto along GT Road, about 3 km (1.9 mi).Local train from Uttarpara station southbound, about 5 min; or rickshaw/auto along GT Road, about 1.9 mi (3 km).
Danish colonial architecture and the Serampore College.
Door to door: 1–1.5 h
Local train from Uttarpara to Howrah, about 40 min; then metro or bus.
Full day for the city's sights.
Tarakeswar
goDoor to door: 2 h
Local train from Uttarpara to Tarakeswar (change at Bardhaman or take a direct train), about 1.5 h.
Temple town; allow a full 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.
Uttarpara town centre
A few basic guesthouses near the station; most visitors stay in Kolkata or Chandannagar and 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
- ₹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
| Basic guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Local train Howrah–Uttarpara, one way1 × ₹15 · check | ₹15 |
| Rickshaw from station to riverbank1 × ₹20 · check | ₹20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹184 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,019 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,019≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local train Howrah–Uttarpara, one waycheck | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Rickshaw ride within town | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (thali or biryani) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Hind Motor factory is not open to the public; you can only see the gate and the compound from outside.
- Local trains on the Howrah–Bardhaman line run every 15–30 min; check the return schedule to avoid long waits.
- Monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain and flooding on low-lying roads.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All emergencies
- 112
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Uttarparaউত্তরপাড়া
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- All emergencies112
Embassy
Most embassies are in New Delhi; the US has a consulate in Kolkata. Check the official list before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Howrah → Uttarpara, local train: about ₹15 (≈ under US$1), 40 min (check)
- Uttarpara → Chandannagar, rickshaw: ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), about 20 min
Say or show
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the station? (sṭeśan kothay)
- হাওড়ায় একটি টিকিট — One ticket to Howrah (hāoṛāẏ ekṭi ṭikiṭ)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhônyobad)
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 Uttarpara. 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, humid) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Hind Motor factory gate, riverbank ghats, and the local market.
- Eat pages with last orders for the few roadside stalls.
- Verified train timings from Howrah to Uttarpara (peak/off-peak).
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