Major city · India
Krishnanagar
Take a 2½ h train from Kolkata and spend a half‑day to a full day exploring Ghurni clay studios, Rajbari and the Roman Catholic Church.
Krishnanagar is a small West Bengal town on the Jalangi River, known for its clay‑art neighbourhood Ghurni, historic Rajbari and the Jagaddhatri festival. It is reachable in about 2½ hours from Kolkata, making it a good half‑day stop or a relaxed one‑day visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov (Jagaddhatri Puja)
- avoid check
- Airport
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU)
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
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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 Krishnanagar112 ▾
- General emergency (all services)112
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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 Krishnanagar, 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
- SafetyKrishnanagar is generally safe for tourists; typical small‑town risks apply – watch belongings in crowds and verify train times.
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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 General emergency (all services) (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 (≈ 100 km (62 mi), about 2 h drive from Krishnanagar).CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (≈ 62 mi (100 km), about 2 h drive from Krishnanagar).
- Getting aroundCycle rickshaws and e‑rickshaws are the main local transport; short walks connect most sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel room (double), a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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 (≈ 100 km (62 mi), about 2 h drive from Krishnanagar)CCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (≈ 62 mi (100 km), about 2 h drive from Krishnanagar)
Map of Krishnanagar
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Krishnanagar
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Bamanpukur · 10 km straight line
- Mayapur · 11 km straight line
- Nabadwip · 13 km straight line
- Santipur · 19 km straight line
- Shibnibas · 20 km straight line
- Guptipara · 24 km straight line
- Ambika Kalna · 26 km straight line
- Ranaghat · 27 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
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36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
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34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Krishnanagar: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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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
Cycle rickshaws and e‑rickshaws are the main local transport; short walks connect most sights.
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 30–40 min
Local train or e-rickshaw from Krishnanagar station, about 20 min
Pilgrimage town, birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train to Nabadwip, then a short auto-rickshaw or ferry across the river
Religious centre of ISKCON, near Nabadwip.
Door to door: About 45 min
Train from Krishnanagar on the Sealdah line, about 30 min
Rail hub with market and historic sites.
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.
Hotel Haveli
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Aiswariya
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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–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,500–₹2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse bed1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Sealdah‑Krishnanagar EMU train (return)1 × ₹200 · check | ₹200 |
| Cycle‑rickshaw ride (10 km)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹265 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,915 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,915≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Watch out
Safety
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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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 Krishnanagar. 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–Nov (Jagaddhatri Puja) · avoid check · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Haveli for a relaxed pace.
- Visit Ghurni studios early in the morning to see artisans at work.
Sources
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