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Chakdahaচাকদহ
Half a day is enough: see the Palpara Temple and the old port building, then move on to Nabadwip or Mayapur.
Chakdaha is a small town in Nadia district, West Bengal, best known as the birthplace of cricketer Jhulan Goswami. Its main draw is the 17th-century Palpara Temple with rare char-chala terracotta work, plus the abandoned Calcutta Port Trust building at Simurali. Most travellers use it as a short stop between Kolkata and the pilgrimage towns of Nabadwip and Mayapur.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
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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 ▾
In this guide
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 Chakdaha112 ▾
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 Chakdaha, 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
- SafetyA quiet town; standard precautions for rural India.
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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 · 112 fire and ambulance (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 70 km (43 mi) south; taxi or train via Sealdah).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 43 mi (70 km) south; taxi or train via Sealdah).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town.
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 bedBudget lodge or guesthouse, a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge or guesthouse, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget lodge or guesthouse, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · 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.
- Airports
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 70 km (43 mi) south; taxi or train via Sealdah)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (About 43 mi (70 km) south; taxi or train via Sealdah)
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
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chakdaha: 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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town. The railway station is central; Palpara Temple is about 2 km west, Simurali about 4 km south.
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: About 30 min
Train from Chakdaha station, about 15 min
Pilgrimage town on the Ganges; combine with Mayapur.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train to Nabadwip, then auto-rickshaw, about 30 min total
ISKCON temple complex; plan a half-day.
Kalyani
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Train from Chakdaha, about 10 min
Planned city with a university campus and gardens.
Krishnanagar
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Train from Chakdaha, about 20 min
District headquarters with a palace and clay dolls.
Door to door: About 45 min
Train from Chakdaha to Palashi station, about 30 min
Site of the 1757 Battle of Plassey; a monument and a small museum.
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.
Chakdaha town centre
A few budget lodges near the station; most visitors sleep in Kalyani or Nabadwip.
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
| Budget lodge or guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹600 | ₹600 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto-rickshaw from station to Palpara Temple (one way)1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| Train from Sealdah to Chakdaha (general class)1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹153 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,683 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,683≈ US$20 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹60–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride (within town) | ₹30–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train from Sealdah to Chakdaha (general / reserved) | ₹30 (≈ under US$1) / ₹120 (≈ US$2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Palpara Temple may be locked; ask the caretaker at the nearby house for the key.
- Simurali port building is abandoned and overgrown; no facilities nearby.
- Last trains from Chakdaha to Kolkata run around 22:00; check the schedule.Last trains from Chakdaha to Kolkata run around 10:00 PM; check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Delhi; consulates in Kolkata.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sealdah → Chakdaha, train: about ₹30 (≈ under US$1) general, 1 h (check)
- Chakdaha → Nabadwip, train: about ₹10 (≈ under US$1) general, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto?)
- মন্দিরটি কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondir-ti 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 Chakdaha. 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) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Palpara Temple and Simurali port building with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Chakdaha station.
Sources
- officialChakdaha Municipality
- secondaryWikidata
- secondaryWikivoyage: Chakdaha, revision 5319083 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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