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Kolaghatকোলাঘাট
Skip Kolaghat as a destination: it's a riverside picnic spot for locals, not a traveller stop. If you pass through, cross the Kolaghat Bridge and move on — the town offers nothing you can't find better elsewhere.
Kolaghat is a small town on the Rupnarayan River in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. It's a popular picnic spot for day-trippers from nearby cities, but has no significant sights, accommodation or services for travellers. The river crossing is useful as a shortcut between Haldia and the rest of the district, but the town itself is not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, river may be high)
- Airport
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (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 ▾
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 Kolaghat100 ▾
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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 Kolaghat, 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
- SafetyThe only real risk is the river: boating is banned and the banks are unsafe during monsoon.
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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 · 102 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.
- AirportCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (Main gateway; about 80 km (50 mi) by road via NH-16, roughly 2–3 h.CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (Main gateway; about 50 mi (80 km) by road via NH-16, roughly 2–3 h.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; for longer distances, take a bus or taxi from the Kolaghat railway station or the bridge area.
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 (Main gateway; about 80 km (50 mi) by road via NH-16, roughly 2–3 h. No airport at Kolaghat — check onward train or bus from Howrah or Kolkata.)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata (Main gateway; about 50 mi (80 km) by road via NH-16, roughly 2–3 h. No airport at Kolaghat — check onward train or bus from Howrah or Kolkata.)
Map of Kolaghat
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kolaghat: 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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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; for longer distances, take a bus or taxi from the Kolaghat railway station or the bridge area. No local transport within the town.
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 30–45 min
Bus or train from Kolaghat toward Tamluk, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Bus or train from Kolaghat toward Tamluk, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
District town with the nearest services; use it for food and errands.
Door to door: About 30–45 min
Bus from Kolaghat, about 20 km (12 mi)Bus from Kolaghat, about 12 mi (20 km)
Industrial port town; the nearest hotels if you need a bed.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus or hired car via the Kolaghat Bridge and NH-116
Riverfront and palace sights; a better half-day than Kolaghat itself.
Door to door: About 30–40 min
Train from Kolaghat station toward Panskura
Rail junction; useful for onward connections, little to see.
Door to door: About 3–4 h
Train or bus via Panskura, then onward to the coast
Beach town; too far for a return day from Kolaghat.
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.
No accommodation in Kolaghat
The nearest hotels are in Haldia (20 km (12 mi)) or Tamluk (15 km (9.3 mi)).The nearest hotels are in Haldia (12 mi (20 km)) or Tamluk (9.3 mi (15 km)).
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (day-trip only)
- Mid
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) (day-trip only)
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ (day-trip only)
Trip budget
| No accommodation in Kolaghat1 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Train from Howrah to Kolaghat (one way, general class)1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Bus from Kolaghat to Haldia1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹58 |
| Trip total≈ ₹638 per person per day, bed included | ₹638≈ US$8 |
Stay in Haldia or Tamluk.
2026 estimate in INR; no accommodation needed. Day-trip costs only.
Prices of common things
| Tea at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal (rice, dal, vegetable) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus Kolaghat → Haldia | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| Train Howrah → Kolaghat (general class) | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boating on the Rupnarayan River is banned by the state government after a 2009 accident; do not take any boat.
- The river can swell during monsoon; avoid the banks after heavy rain.
- No ATMs or shops after dark — carry cash and supplies.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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Kolaghatকোলাঘাট
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My bed tonight
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে চলুনTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
No embassy in Kolaghat. The nearest consular services are in Kolkata.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Howrah → Kolaghat by train: about ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) general class, about 1.5 h (check)
- Kolaghat → Haldia by bus: about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1), about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello / Namaste (nomoshkar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- বাসস্টপ কোথায়? — Where is the bus stop? (bas-stop kothay)
- ব্রিজে নিয়ে চলুন — Please take me to the bridge (brije niye cholun)
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 Kolaghat. 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, river may be high) · 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
- 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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