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Dasgharaদশঘরা
Dasghara is a half-day stop for the Biswas zamindar mansions and terracotta temples, best combined with Bandel or Bansberia on the same trip.
Dasghara is a small heritage town in Hooghly district, West Bengal, known for the 19th-century Biswas zamindar estate. Its main draw is a cluster of terracotta temples and decaying Raj-era mansions. Most travellers spend 2–3 hours here on the way between Tarakeswar and Chinsurah.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, humid)
- Airport
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU)
- Nights
- 0
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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 ▾
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- 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 Dasghara112 ▾
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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 Dasghara, 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
- SafetyDasghara is a quiet village 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 All emergencies · 100 police · 101 fire (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 2.5 h by car; nearest major airport).
- Getting aroundWalk: the main sights are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other on SH 15.Walk: the main sights are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other on SH 15.
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 2.5 h by car; nearest major airport)
Map of Dasghara
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Dasghara
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Tarakeswar · 7.5 km straight line
- Masagram · 20 km straight line
- Memari · 29 km straight line
- Pandua, Hooghly · 29 km straight line
- Bansberia · 34 km straight line
- Baidyabati · 35 km straight line
- Hooghly · 35 km straight line
- Chandannagar · 36 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dasghara: 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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
Walk: the main sights are within 1 km of each other on SH 15. Bus route 17 or 23 from Chinsurah Court drops you at the town centre.
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
Bus 17 or 23 to Chinsurah Court, then local bus or auto to Bandel
Bandel Church and the Hooghly riverfront; combine with Dasghara for a half-day loop.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus 17 to Chinsurah Court, then bus to Bansberia
Hangseshwari Temple and the Portuguese settlement.
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus 17 or 23, about 30 min
Dutch and British colonial buildings, plus the Hooghly Imambara.
Tarakeswar
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus 17 or 23, about 20 min
Tarakeswar Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site; crowded on Mondays.
Guptipara
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus to Chinsurah Court, then bus to Guptipara
Terracotta temples similar to Dasghara; only if you have extra time.
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.
Dasghara village
No formal tourist accommodation; most visitors stay in Chinsurah or Bandel and day-trip.
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
- ₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18) (day-trip, no bed)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) (day-trip, no bed)
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ (day-trip, no bed)
Trip budget
| No overnight stay in Dasghara1 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Bus Chinsurah Court → Dasghara, one way1 × ₹20 · check | ₹20 |
| Tea and snack at local stall1 × ₹50 | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹87 |
| Trip total≈ ₹957 per person per day, bed included | ₹957≈ US$11 |
Day-trip from Chinsurah or Bandel
2026 estimate in INR; day-trip only, no accommodation. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride (Chinsurah Court → Dasghara)check | ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple lunch (thali) | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in the village; carry cash from Chinsurah or Tarakeswar.
- Mansions are private property — some may be locked; ask locally or skip if gates are closed.
- Monsoon makes the unpaved lanes muddy.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
Embassy
The US consulate is in Kolkata; most other countries have consulates in Kolkata or embassies in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Chinsurah Court → Dasghara: about ₹20–30 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
- Bus Dasghara → Tarakeswar: about ₹15–25 (≈ under US$1), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkor)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- বাস স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bas steshan 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 Dasghara. 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, humid) · 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
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Biswas mansions and terracotta temples with opening status.
- Eat pages for the two tea stalls near the bus stop.
- Verified bus timings for routes 17, 18A and 23.
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