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Alipurduar
Spend a day in Alipurduar as a base for nearby wildlife parks; skip overnight unless you want a jungle stay.
Alipurduar is a small town on the Kaljani River that links to several attractions in North Bengal. With a train station, bus links and nearby airports, a single day covers the main sights; longer stays are only for deeper wildlife trekking.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (monsoon)
- Airports
- COH · IXB
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Alipurduar100 ▾
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 Alipurduar, 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
- SafetyAlipurduar is generally safe for tourists.
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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 · 101 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.
- AirportCOH Cooch Behar Airport (about 90 km (56 mi) north, bus or taxi).COH Cooch Behar Airport (about 56 mi (90 km) north, bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundTrains stop at Alipurduar Junction; local buses (NBSTC, ASTC) connect to parks and nearby towns.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (street stall)₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare within town₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget lodge or hostel bed, a night, per person₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹4,500 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
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
- COH Cooch Behar Airport (about 90 km (56 mi) north, bus or taxi) · IXB Bagdogra Airport (about 120 km (75 mi) east, daily flights from major Indian cities)COH Cooch Behar Airport (about 56 mi (90 km) north, bus or taxi) · IXB Bagdogra Airport (about 75 mi (120 km) east, daily flights from major Indian cities)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (21 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Alipurduar: 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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
21 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Trains stop at Alipurduar Junction; local buses (NBSTC, ASTC) connect to parks and nearby towns. Auto‑rickshaws are common 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
Jaldapara National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Alipurduar bus stand, about 45 min
One‑horned rhinos; entry ₹30‑₹50
Buxa Tiger Reserve
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Buxa, ~1 h 30 min, then walk to entry gate
Tigers, elephants; entry ₹20‑₹40
Phuentsholing (Bhutan border)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus to Phuentsholing, ~2 h; passport check at border
Visa required for Bhutan; check opening hours
Cooch Behar
skipDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Train Alipurduar → Cooch Behar, ~1 h 15 min
Historic palace town; better as separate base
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.
Kanchanjangha Tourist Lodge
Budget dormitory, ₹100‑1,200 per night
Hotel Sinchula
Mid‑range, ₹150‑2,600 per night
Hotel Elite
Mid‑range, price on request
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
- ₹500–1,200 (≈ US$6–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget lodge or hostel bed2 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Bus to Jaldapara (round‑trip)2 × ₹120 · check | ₹240 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹524 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,882 per person per day, bed included | ₹5,764≈ US$70 |
Based on Kanchanjangha Tourist Lodge rates
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (puchka, samosa) | ₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus fare within town | ₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train ticket Alipurduar → Jaldapara | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No airport in town; plan road transfer from COH or IXB.
- Monsoon can flood roads and limit park access; check conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
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- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
Embassy
Indian nationals: 112 for all emergencies; foreign nationals: contact your country's embassy in Kolkata (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Alipurduar → Jaldapara (bus): about ₹120 (≈ US$2) round‑trip, 45 min each way (check)
- Alipurduar → Bagdogra Airport (taxi): ≈₹1,500–2,000, 2 h
Say or show
- মাফ করবেন — Excuse me / Sorry (maf korben)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- এটা কত? — How much is it? (eta koto?)
- বসের স্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bos er stop kothay?)
- একটা পানি দিতে পারেন? — Can I have water? (ekta pani dite paren?)
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 Alipurduar. 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 Apr–Jun (monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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