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Major city · India

Jamboniজামবনি

Half a day is enough: see the Jamboni Rajbari and the nearby temples, then move on to Jhargram or Belpahari. No need to stay overnight.

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Jamboni is a small town in West Bengal's Jhargram district, known for its 19th-century Rajbari (palace) and a cluster of terracotta temples. It works as a stop between Jhargram and Belpahari, not as a base. Most visitors spend 3–4 hours here.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain)
Airport
CCU
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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.

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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 Jamboni112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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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 Jamboni, 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 mealChai at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse in Jhargram (double room), a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse in Jhargram (double room), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse in Jhargram (double room), a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

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.

Jamboni RajbariTerracotta templesRural Bengal atmosphere
Airports
CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 160 km (99 mi), 3.5–4 h by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    37°C (99°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    37°C (99°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

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

Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Jamboni: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

2 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

15°C (59°F)

3 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

19°C (66°F)

4 rd

Apr

37°C (99°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

May

37°C (99°F)

25°C (77°F)

8 rd

Jun

34°C (93°F)

26°C (79°F)

14 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

17 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

13 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

Nov

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 rd

Dec

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

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

Walkable town centre; auto-rickshaws for short trips. To reach the Rajbari and temples, hire a cycle-rickshaw or walk (all within 1 km).

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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
Jhargramgo

Door to door: About 30 min

Bus or taxi, about 30 min

Jhargram town has a palace, a deer park and better infrastructure.

Belpahari

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Bus or taxi, about 40 min

Known for the Belpahari hill and forest area.

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.

Jhargram town

About 20 km (12 mi) away; more accommodation options and better connectivity.

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
₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse in Jhargram (double room)1 × 1 night × ₹1,500₹1,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000₹4,000
Bus Jhargram–Jamboni return2 × ₹100 · check₹200
Auto-rickshaw within Jamboni1 × ₹150₹150
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹590
Trip total≈ ₹3,220 per person per day, bed included₹6,440≈ US$75

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

Prices of common things

Chai at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Simple thali meal₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Bottle of water (1 L)₹20 (≈ under US$1)
Auto-rickshaw ride (within town)₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe; standard precautions for rural India. Avoid walking alone after dark on unlit roads.
  • Limited dining options; carry snacks if you plan to stay for a meal.
  • No ATM in the town; withdraw cash in Jhargram or Belpahari.
  • The Rajbari is a private property; check access before entering.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Jamboniজামবনি

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Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

The US consulate in Kolkata is the nearest; most other countries have consulates in Kolkata or New Delhi.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Jhargram → Jamboni by bus: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
  • Jamboni → Belpahari by bus: about ₹60 (≈ under US$1), 40 min (check)

Say or show

  • নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
  • ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
  • কত? — How much? (koto)
  • রাজবাড়ি কোথায়? — Where is the Rajbari? (rajbari 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 Jamboni. 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, heavy rain) · 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. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages with verified opening hours for the Rajbari and temples.
  2. Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
  3. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Jhargram and Belpahari.

Meanwhile

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