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Major city · India

Panihatiপানিহাটি

Visit Panihati for a half‑day stop to see riverside temples and the historic Gandhi Memorial Asram; add a night only if staying in Kolkata.

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Panihati is a heritage town on the Hooghly River, just north of Kolkata. Its main attractions are clustered along the river and reachable by train or ferry, making a 4–6 hour visit feasible. Overnight stays are optional and usually tied to Kolkata accommodation.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
Airport
CCU
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Panihati: 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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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Panihati100 ▾
  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency (all services)112

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 Panihati, 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.

  • Street or quick mealStreet pani puri₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketEntry to Baro Mandir Ghat₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · 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.

Baro Mandir Ghat (12 Shiva temples)Giribala Dasi Thakurbari (Radha‑Krishna temple)Gandhi Memorial Asram (Satish Chandra Dasgupta’s ashram)Nihar On The Ganges (heritage resort)Panihati Ferry Ghat
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) south; taxi ~30 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    35°C (95°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

    27°C (81°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

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

Warmest May (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Panihati: 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

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

2 rd

Mar

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

6 rd

May

35°C (95°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

12 rd

Jul

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

13 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Nov

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Dec

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°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

Local trains (Agarpara, Sodpur stations) run every 15 min; ferry from Panihati Ghat crosses the Hooghly; rickshaws and auto‑rickshaws for short hops.

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

Dakshineswar Temple

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Ferry from Panihati Ghat, about 15 min, then walk 5 min

Major pilgrimage site; crowds increase on weekends.

Khardaha

go

Door to door: ≈20 min

Auto‑rickshaw from Sodepur, ~10 min

Small market town with a historic Kali temple.

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.

Nihar On The Ganges

Heritage house turned resort in Sukchar; good for one night

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
₹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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹500₹500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Agarpara ↔ Sealdah (train)1 × ₹120 · check₹120
Panihati Ghat ↔ Dakshineswar (ferry)1 × ₹30 · check₹30
Auto‑rickshaw (2 km)1 × ₹40 · check₹40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹149
Trip total≈ ₹1,639 per person per day, bed included₹1,639≈ US$19

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Street pani puri₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
Tea stall chai₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (2 km)₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Ferry ride₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
Entry to Baro Mandir Ghat₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for day visits; watch for traffic on riverbanks and keep valuables secure on crowded trains.
  • Monsoon floods can suspend ferry service; check schedules in June–Sept.
  • Train tickets may be sold out during Kolkata rush hour; buy in advance.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Fire and ambulance
101
General emergency (all services)
112

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Panihatiপানিহাটি

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My bed tonight

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এখানে নিয়ে যানTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Fire and ambulance101
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US Consulate in Kolkata (check address); other nations have consulates in Kolkata.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Agarpara ↔ Sealdah (train): about ₹120 (≈ US$2), 15 min (check)
  • Panihati Ghat ↔ Dakshineswar (ferry): ₹30 (≈ under US$1), 15 min (check)

Say or show

  • দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
  • শৌচাগার কোথায়? — Where is the toilet? (shauchagar 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 Panihati. 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 · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · 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. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night in Kolkata for broader city sights.
  2. Combine Panihati visit with a river cruise on the Hooghly.

Meanwhile

Back to India

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