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Suriসিউড়ী
Half a day is enough for Suri: see the Damodar Temple, buy morabba sweets and move on to Santiniketan or Tarapith.
Suri is the quiet district headquarters of Birbhum, West Bengal. It has one notable temple and a local sweet speciality, but most travellers use it as a short stop between Santiniketan, Tarapith and Bakreshwar. A morning or afternoon covers the town.
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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
- 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 Suri100 ▾
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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 Suri, 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
- SafetySuri is a small, 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 numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 All emergency (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 4 h by road or train to Suri).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town; walking is fine between the station, temple and market.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedStandard double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedBudget lodge single room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget lodge single 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 ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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 4 h by road or train to Suri)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°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
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: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Suri: 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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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)
12 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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; walking is fine between the station, temple and market. For Tilpara Barrage, hire an auto (about 15 min).
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 1 h
Train from Siuri to Bolpur (about 30 min) or bus (about 1 h)
Visit the university campus, museums and Tagore's home.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi from Suri, about 1 h
Famous temple and cremation ghat; a full morning or afternoon.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi from Suri, about 45 min
Hot springs and a Shiva temple; combine with Tarapith.
Door to door: About 40 min
Train from Siuri, about 20 min
Temple town with the Nandikeshwari Temple.
Ballavpur
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or taxi from Suri, about 30 min
Wildlife sanctuary with deer and a lake.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus from Suri, about 40 min
Old terracotta temples and a riverside ghat.
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.
Near Siuri railway station
Basic budget hotels and lodges; convenient for train arrivals.
Town centre (around Damodar Temple)
Closer to the main sights and sweet shops; limited mid-range 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
| Budget lodge single room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Auto-rickshaw town tour (2–3 h)1 × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Train Siuri → Bolpur (one way)1 × ₹50 | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹290 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,140 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,140≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate in rupees; day-trip from Santiniketan or Bolpur is cheaper.
Prices of common things
| Morabba (per kg)check | ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Thali meal at a local restaurant | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw from station to town centre | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus Suri → Santiniketan | ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Morabba shops close by evening; buy before 18:00.Morabba shops close by evening; buy before 6:00 PM.
- Damodar Temple may have restricted hours for non-Hindus: check locally.
- Few ATMs in the town centre; carry enough cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- All emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- All emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Siuri station → town centre: auto-rickshaw ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
- Siuri → Bolpur (train): about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min
- Siuri → Tarapith (bus): about ₹60 (≈ under US$1), 1 h
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দির কোথায়? — Where is the temple? (mondir kothay)
- মোরব্বা চাই — I want morabba (morabba chai)
Bengali is the main language; Hindi and basic English work 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 Suri. 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 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
Sources
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