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Haldia
Visit Haldia only if you need a quick look at the port complex or a business stop; otherwise skip – a half‑day is enough.
Haldia is an industrial port town in West Bengal, centred on the Haldia Dock Complex and a large oil refinery. Attractions are limited to markets, river views and the nearby Durgachak beach; most travellers spend a few hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less humidity)
- avoid Apr–Jun (hot, humid)
- 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 ▾
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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 Haldia112 ▾
- 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 Haldia, 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 safe for tourists; stay in well‑lit areas, keep valuables secure, and avoid isolated industrial zones after dark.
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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 120 km (75 mi) north, 2½ h by bus or train to Haldia).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 75 mi (120 km) north, 2½ h by bus or train to Haldia).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws (totos) and shared autos are the cheapest for short trips; local taxis can be hired for full‑day tours of the industrial zones.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at a local stall₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (puchka, samosa)₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
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 120 km (75 mi) north, 2½ h by bus or train to Haldia)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 75 mi (120 km) north, 2½ h by bus or train to Haldia)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Dec (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Haldia: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 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
Auto‑rickshaws (totos) and shared autos are the cheapest for short trips; local taxis can be hired for full‑day tours of the industrial zones.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Digha beach
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus from Haldia, about 2.5 h southwest
Flat sand beach, cashew plantations; good for a half‑day.
Kolkata
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train from Haldia station to Howrah, about 1.5 h
Longer travel; better as a separate base.
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.
The Golden Retreat
Deluxe rooms, 10‑acre campus, central location
The Royal Harbour
Luxury lodge near Kshudiram Square
Hotel Dreamland
Budget option on HPL Link Road
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
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Bus from Kolkata to Haldia (round‑trip)1 × ₹450 · check | ₹450 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (short intra‑city trip)1 × ₹80 · check | ₹80 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹620 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,850 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,850≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Tea/coffee at a local stall | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (puchka, samosa) | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus Kolkata → Haldia (one‑way)check | ₹250–₹350 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules from Kolkata (≈2½ h) vary; confirm times and fares before travel.
- Industrial areas are spread out; allow extra travel time between sites.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / General emergencies112
Embassy
US consulate is in Kolkata; other embassies in Kolkata or New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kolkata → Haldia bus: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 2½ h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw short ride: ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) per km
Say or show
- মাফ করবেন — Excuse me / Sorry (maf korben)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- বসের স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (boser stop kothay?)
- আমি কি কার্ডে দিতে পারি? — Can I pay by card? (ami ki card-e dite pari?)
- টয়লেট কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (toilet 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 Haldia. 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 (cooler, less humidity) · avoid Apr–Jun (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day‑trip to Digha for beach time.
- Combine with a Kolkata visit if you have extra travel time.
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