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Voykit pocket guide · India
Shibnibas
শিবনিবাস
Visit Shibnibas as a half-day trip from Nabadwip or Krishnanagar: see three 18th-century temples on the Churni River, then leave. One night is not needed.
Shibnibas is a small village in Nadia district, West Bengal, known for three temples built by Krishnachandra Ray, the 18th-century king of Nadia. The temples sit on the Churni River and are the only reason to stop. Most travellers combine Shibnibas with a visit to Nabadwip or Mayapur in the same day.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- শিবনিবাস
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, river may be high)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹500–1,000 (day trip only) · Mid ₹1,000–2,000 (day trip only) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Auto from Majhdia station to Shibnibas (one way) | ₹150–200 |
| Bus from Krishnanagar to Majhdia | ₹30–50 |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCU · Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata)
- About 2.5 h by road or train to Majhdia station
Typical fares
- Majhdia station → Shibnibas auto
- ₹150–200 (check)
- Krishnanagar → Majhdia bus
- ₹30–50 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk between the three temples (they are within 200 m of each other). To reach the village, take a rickshaw or auto from Majhdia station (about 4 km (2.5 mi)).Walk between the three temples (they are within 200 m of each other). To reach the village, take a rickshaw or auto from Majhdia station (about 2.5 mi (4 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Rajnishwar Temple
- Rajrajeshwar Temple
- Ram Sita Temple
- Independence Day on 18 August
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nabadwip | Auto or bus from Majhdia, about 20 min | 30 min |
| Mayapur | Auto or bus from Nabadwip, about 15 min | 45 min |
| Krishnanagar | Bus or train from Majhdia, about 30 min | 45 min |
Sleep
- Nabadwip or Krishnanagar
- No accommodation in Shibnibas itself; stay in nearby towns and visit as a day trip.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | নমস্কারnomoshkar |
| Thank you | ধন্যবাদdhonnobad |
| How much? | কত?koto |
| Where is the temple? | মন্দিরটি কোথায়?mondirti kothay |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- No shops or restaurants in the village: bring water and snacks.
- The temples may be locked outside puja hours; ask a local caretaker.
- The Churni River bank can be muddy after rain.
Shibnibas is a quiet village with no reported safety issues. Standard precautions apply: keep valuables out of sight, avoid walking alone after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shibnibas yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Rajnishwar Temple
- Rajrajeshwar Temple
- Ram Sita Temple
- Independence Day on 18 August
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Shibnibas, revision 5301480 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5301480
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/shibnibas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.