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Uluberiaউলুবেড়িয়া
Half-day from Kolkata: train to Phuleswar for the Kali temple and riverbank, then back the same day. Check ferry service to Budge Budge at the ghat before you plan the crossing.
Uluberia is an industrial town on the west bank of the Hooghly in Howrah district, about 30 km from Kolkata via Vidyasagar Setu, Kona Expressway and NH 16. The draw is the riverside Kali temple and a quiet riverbank; Wikivoyage also lists a ferry across to Budge Budge. Treat it as a short detour from Howrah or a stop on a South 24 Parganas loop, and check how long you need once you know the ferry and temple timings.
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Uluberia112 ▾
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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 Uluberia, 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
- SafetyA quiet town; standard India precautions apply.
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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.
- AirportcheckCCU Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (Kolkata) (Onward transport to Uluberia: check).
- Getting aroundAutos and totos (electric rickshaws) wait at both Uluberia and Phuleswar stations and run to the temple.
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) (Onward transport to Uluberia: check)
Map of Uluberia
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Weather and climate
Uluberia: 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)
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Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Autos and totos (electric rickshaws) wait at both Uluberia and Phuleswar stations and run to the temple. The riverbank is walkable.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Budge Budge
cautionDoor to door: check
Ferry from Uluberia ghat
Ferry service exists; times are informal — ask at the ghat.
Amta
cautionDoor to door: check
check
Details check.
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.
Kali temple guest house
Wikivoyage mentions a guest house inside the Kali temple complex; availability and rates check.
Howrah or Kolkata
Check options there if you want a bed for the night.
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, no bed)
- Mid
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) (day trip, no bed)
Trip budget
| Day trip (no bed)1 × 3 nights × ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 3 days × ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| Train Howrah to Phuleswar, return1 × ₹100 · check | ₹100 |
| Auto from Phuleswar to the temple, one way1 × ₹50 | ₹50 |
| Ferry to Budge Budge, one way1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹168 |
| Trip total≈ ₹616 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,848≈ US$25 |
Return the same day
2026 estimate in rupees; day trip only, no bed. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Train Howrah → Phuleswar, general classcheck | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw from Phuleswar to the temple | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Tea and snacks at a stall | ₹20–50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Phuleswar station is closer to the temple than Uluberia station — get off there.
- Ferry times to Budge Budge are informal; ask at the ghat before you plan the crossing.
- Few eating options near the temple; carry water and snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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এই ঠিকানায় যাব, দয়া করেTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Embassy
Most embassies are in New Delhi; consulates in Kolkata (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Howrah → Phuleswar, train: ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) general class, about 40 min (check)
- Phuleswar → Kali temple, auto: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2), about 10 min
Say or show
- কত? — How much? (koto)
- মন্দিরে যাব, দয়া করে — To the temple, please (mondire jabo, doya kore)
- ফেরি কোথায়? — Where is the ferry? (feri kothay)
- ধন্যবাদ — Thank you (dhonnobad)
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 Uluberia. 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: check · 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 2 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified temple opening hours and ferry times.
- Eat pages for the stalls near the temple.
- Arrival fixtures for Phuleswar and Uluberia stations.
Sources
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