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Sargachiসারগাছি
Half a day is enough for Sargachi: visit the Ramakrishna Mission science museum and zoological park, then move on to Berhampore or Kathgola.
Sargachi is a small village in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, known for its Ramakrishna Mission campus which houses a science museum and a zoological park. Most travellers stop here for a few hours as part of a wider Murshidabad itinerary. The village itself has no accommodation or restaurants of note; plan to sleep in nearby Berhampore.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (heat and monsoon)
- 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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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 Sargachi112 ▾
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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 Sargachi, 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
- SafetySargachi 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 police · 112 fire and 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) (About 3–4 h by road or train to Sargachi).
- Getting aroundSargachi is walkable; the railway station is about 500 m from the Ramakrishna Mission campus.
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 3–4 h by road or train to Sargachi)
Map of Sargachi
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Sargachi
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Berhampore · 9.0 km straight line
- Murshidabad · 18 km straight line
- Rejinagar · 18 km straight line
- Kathgola · 21 km straight line
- Azimganj · 23 km straight line
- Jiaganj · 25 km straight line
- Palashi · 26 km straight line
- Panchthupi · 30 km straight line
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
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°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
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 Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sargachi: 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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 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)
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)
14 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)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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
Sargachi is walkable; the railway station is about 500 m from the Ramakrishna Mission campus. Auto-rickshaws are available for short trips.
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 min
Train or auto-rickshaw, about 30 min
Base for accommodation and food.
Door to door: About 30 min
Train or auto-rickshaw, about 30 min
Old river port with colonial architecture.
Door to door: About 30 min
Train or taxi, about 30 min
Hazarduari Palace and other 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.
Berhampore
Nearest town with hotels and guesthouses; about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Sargachi.Nearest town with hotels and guesthouses; about 9.3 mi (15 km) from Sargachi.
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)
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+
Trip budget
| No overnight stay in Sargachi2 × 1 night × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Train from Sealdah to Sargachi (one way, general class)2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Auto-rickshaw from Sargachi station to campus2 × ₹20 · check | ₹40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹314 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,727 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,454≈ US$40 |
Sleep in Berhampore or elsewhere.
2026 estimate in INR; day trip only, no accommodation.
Prices of common things
| Auto-rickshaw (short ride)check | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train ticket Sealdah–Sargachi (general)check | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Tea at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No accommodation or eateries in Sargachi itself; carry water and snacks.
- The science museum and zoological park may have limited hours on public holidays; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Sargachiসারগাছি
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এই ঠিকানায় নিয়ে যানTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The nearest major consulate is in Kolkata (US, UK, etc.).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sargachi station → Ramakrishna Mission campus: auto-rickshaw about ₹20 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Sargachi → Berhampore: train about ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- নমস্কার — Hello (nomoskar)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- স্টেশন কোথায়? — Where is the station? (sṭeśon kothay)
- রিকশা দরকার — I need a rickshaw (riksha dorkar)
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 Sargachi. 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 Apr–Sep (heat and monsoon) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the science museum and zoological park with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages in Berhampore for lunch/dinner options.
- Transport page: train schedule from Sealdah to Sargachi.
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