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Baneswarবানেশ্বর
Half a day is enough for Baneswar: see the Shiva temple and the Siddheswari Temple, then move on to Cooch Behar or another town in North Bengal.
Baneswar is a small town in Cooch Behar district, North Bengal, known for the Baneswar Shiva Temple and the Siddheswari Temple. Most travellers visit as a short stop between Cooch Behar and other towns in the region. The temples and the turtle pond are the main draws; you can see them in a few hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon), Apr–May (heat)
- Airport
- COH
- 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
Emergency numbers for Baneswar112 ▾
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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 Baneswar, 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
- SafetyBaneswar 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 · 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.
- AirportCOH Cooch Behar Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi); limited flights.COH Cooch Behar Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km); limited flights.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; auto-rickshaws are available for short trips.
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 local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Cooch Behar₹20–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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
- COH Cooch Behar Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi); limited flights. The nearest major airport is Bagdogra (IXB), about 150 km (93 mi).)COH Cooch Behar Airport (About 9.3 mi (15 km); limited flights. The nearest major airport is Bagdogra (IXB), about 93 mi (150 km).)
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
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
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–Sep. 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 (24 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Baneswar: 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)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
24 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
22 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
The town is walkable; auto-rickshaws are available for short trips. To reach the temples, you can walk or take a short auto ride.
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
Bus or auto-rickshaw, about 20–30 min
Visit the Cooch Behar Palace and Madan Mohan Temple.
Tufanganj
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus, about 45 min
Known for the Tufanganj Rajbari.
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.
Baneswar town centre
A few basic guesthouses; most travellers stay in Cooch Behar (about 10 km (6.2 mi)) for more options.A few basic guesthouses; most travellers stay in Cooch Behar (about 6.2 mi (10 km)) for more 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
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Cooch Behar, one way1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Bus from Cooch Behar, one way2 × ₹20 | ₹40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹410 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,280 per person per day, bed included | ₹4,550≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a local stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (thali) | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus to Cooch Behar | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Shiva temple pond has sacred turtles – do not disturb them.
- Temple hours may vary; check locally for opening times.
- Limited eating options; carry water and snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Baneswarবানেশ্বর
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Cooch Behar → Baneswar: about ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1), about 20–30 min (check)
- Auto-rickshaw Cooch Behar → Baneswar: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4), about 20 min (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দির কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondir kothay)
Bengali is the local language; Hindi and English are understood in tourist spots.
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 Baneswar. 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), Apr–May (heat) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Baneswar Shiva Temple and Siddheswari Temple with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the few local eateries with last-order times.
- Transport fixtures: train schedules for Baneswar and New Baneswar stations.
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