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Canning
Visit Canning as a day trip from Kolkata for Sundarbans gateway; no overnight stay needed.
Canning is a small town on the edge of the Sundarbans National Park, reachable by a 45 km train ride from Kolkata. Its main attraction is serving as the gateway to the mangrove reserve, making it suitable for a half‑day or full‑day visit rather than an extended stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, high water levels)
- Airport
- CCU
- Nights
- 0
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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 Canning100 ▾
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 Canning, 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
- SafetyCanning is generally safe for day visitors; main risks are traffic on the railway platform and water safety on boat trips.
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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 · 108 Medical · 112 All services (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 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h drive to Sealdah station).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h drive to Sealdah station).
- Getting aroundTake the Sealdah–Canning local train (45 km (28 mi), about 1 h).Take the Sealdah–Canning local train (28 mi (45 km), about 1 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (puchka, samosa)₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹300 (≈ US$4)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · High ₹1,800 (≈ 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.
- Airports
- CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h drive to Sealdah station)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h drive to Sealdah station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Canning: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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
Take the Sealdah–Canning local train (45 km, about 1 h). Within Canning, walk or hire a cycle rickshaw; no public bus schedule is published.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sundarbans National Park
goDoor to door: ≈2–3 h each way
Train to Canning (≈1 h), then boat from Canning jetty (≈1 h)
Book boat tickets in advance; tours often start early morning.
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.
Kolkata hotels
Stay in Kolkata (45 km (28 mi) north) and travel to Canning by train; most visitors do not overnight in Canning.Stay in Kolkata (28 mi (45 km) north) and travel to Canning by train; most visitors do not overnight in Canning.
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–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. transport
- Mid
- ₹1,200–₹2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. transport
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Sealdah → Canning train (return)1 × ₹120 · check current fare | ₹120 |
| Boat Canning → Sundarbans1 × ₹500 · check operator | ₹500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹142 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,562 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,562≈ US$18 |
Kolkata hostels, 1‑night stay
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Local tea (chai) | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (puchka, samosa) | ₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km) | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train last service may be early evening; plan return before it departs.
- During monsoon season water levels rise; boat tours to Sundarbans may be cancelled (check local operators).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Medical
- 108
- All services
- 112
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এই ঠিকানায় যানTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Medical108
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate is in Kolkata; other embassies also in Kolkata.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sealdah → Canning train (return): about ₹120 (≈ US$2) total (check current fare)
- Boat Canning → Sundarbans: about ₹500 (≈ US$6) per person (check operator)
Say or show
- দুঃখিত — Excuse me / Sorry (dukhito)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the train station? (station 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 Canning. 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, high water levels) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Kolkata for flexible train times.
- Arrange a private boat from Canning jetty for faster Sundarbans entry.
Sources
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