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Raghunathpurরঘুনাথপুর
Half a day is enough: see the Joychandi Pahar hill and the Adra Junction railway heritage, then move on to Purulia or Baranti.
Raghunathpur is a small town in Purulia district, West Bengal, best known for the Joychandi Pahar hill and its junction station. Most travellers use it as a stop between Asansol and Purulia or as a base for exploring the nearby Garh Panchkot ruins and Baranti lake. Half a day covers the town; one night works if you want to hike at sunrise.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heat)
- Airports
- IXR · CCU
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 ▾
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
Emergency numbers for Raghunathpur112 ▾
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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 Raghunathpur, 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
- SafetyRaghunathpur is a quiet town with low crime.
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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 · 101 fire · 102 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.
- AirportcheckIXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (About 2.5 h by road; check).
- 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 mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus Raghunathpur to Puruliacheck₹60–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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
- IXR Birsa Munda Airport (Ranchi) (About 2.5 h by road; check) · CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (Kolkata) (About 4 h by road; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Raghunathpur: 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
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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. For Joychandi Pahar or Adra Junction, hire an auto for the round trip (about ₹300–500).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Purulia
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or train from Adra Junction, about 1 h
District town with a few temples and a market.
Door to door: About 30 min
Auto-rickshaw or taxi, about 20 min
Lake and hill views; good for a half-day picnic.
Door to door: About 45 min
Taxi from Raghunathpur, about 30 min
Ruined fort on a hill; combine with Baranti.
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.
Raghunathpur town centre
A few budget hotels near the bus stand and station.
Baranti
About 10 km (6.2 mi) away; lake views and better accommodation options.About 6.2 mi (10 km) away; lake views and better accommodation options.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Raghunathpur to Joychandi Pahar (round trip)1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Bus Raghunathpur to Purulia, one way2 × ₹80 · check | ₹160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹920 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,040 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,080≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali meal | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus Raghunathpur to Puruliacheck | ₹60–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited ATMs in town; carry enough cash.
- Last trains from Adra Junction to Purulia/Asansol are around 21:00; check the schedule.Last trains from Adra Junction to Purulia/Asansol are around 9:00 PM; check the schedule.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) makes the hill trail slippery.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Raghunathpurরঘুনাথপুর
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
Most embassies are in Delhi or Kolkata; check /india/visa-requirements for the nearest consulate.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Raghunathpur → Joychandi Pahar (auto): about ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) round trip (check)
- Raghunathpur → Adra Junction (auto): about ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত টাকা? — How much? (koto taka?)
- বাস স্ট্যান্ড কোথায়? — Where is the bus stand? (bas stand 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 Raghunathpur. 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, heat) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Joychandi Pahar and Adra Junction.
- Eat pages with last orders for the few restaurants in town.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Raghunathpur and Adra Junction stations.
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