West Bengal · India
Bardhaman travel guide
Bardhaman is a city in West Bengal, India, home to about 314,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- RDP75 km · Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Bardhaman
Bardhaman, officially Bardhaman Sadar, is a city and municipality located on the northern bank of the Damodar river in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district, having become a district capital during the period of British rule.
Bardhaman (BAWR-dhoh-mahn), the administrative headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district, is the fifth largest city in West Bengal and growing fast. Since independence, it has emerged as a higher education hub. Bardhaman gets its name from Vardhamana Mahavira, the last Jain tirthankara in 6th century BC, who is said to have traversed this region.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Bardhaman
See
- Bardhaman Science Centre
- Golapbag
- Ramnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary
- Bardhaman Clock Tower
- Curzon Gate
- Krishak Setu
- Bardhaman Railway Overbridge
- Bardhaman Rajbati
- Mazhar of Pir Baharam
- Nawab Bari
- Sainbari
- Sarbamangala Temple
Do
- Krishnasayer Park
- Meghnad Saha Planetarium
- Sadarghat
- Town Hall
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Where to stay
Hotels in Bardhaman
1 hotel within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Sinclairs Burdwan | 2.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Bardhaman
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bardhaman are December and January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 304 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Bardhaman: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 75 km from the city centre in a straight line; Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU, 90 km) and Jessore Airport (JSR, 134 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) at Durgapur, roughly 75 km from Bardhaman. However, only a few flights serve the airport. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) at Kolkata (roughly 90 km from Bardhaman) is the nearest airport to get to Bardhaman smoothly. In either case, one may have to change to other modes of transport to reach one's destination.
Getting around
Cycle rickshaws and electric rickshaws (locally known as totos) are available for travel within the city. As all the tourist attractions are near the major roads, walking is also a good option. There is no need of booking a rickshaw. They are widely available and a combination of rickshaws and walking is the best way to explore the city. However, due to restrictions imposed on totos in Bardhaman, crossing the Grand Trunk Road (GT Road) in the city with such vehicles can be problematic or even prohibited. You should either take other modes of transport or simply walk to cross the road.
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RDP · Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
CCU · Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
JSR · Jessore Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Bardhaman
Eat
Bardhaman is famous for two sweetmeat items: mihidana and sitabhog. These sweets have been exported as far as Bahrain. There are plenty of shops selling these items on GT Road and elsewhere. Mihidana and sitabhog are also available at Saktigarh, but it is not always as good as in Bardhaman town. The best quality is available in shops around the Curzon Gate.
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Questions
Bardhaman: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bardhaman?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Bardhaman are December and January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C; July is the wettest, with about 304 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Bardhaman?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 75 km from the city centre in a straight line; Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU, 90 km) and Jessore Airport (JSR, 134 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Bardhaman?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Bardhaman
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.