West Bengal · India
Where to stay in Barrackpore
Barrackpore is a city in West Bengal, India, home to about 153,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- CCU14 km · Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Barrackpore
The outbreak of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 brought significant enrichment to the town. The rebellion began in this town under the leadership of Mangal Pandey. The tree from which Mangal Pandey and Ishwari Pandey were hanged is still there. However, Barrackpore is more than just the origin of the historic rebellion, and the scenic beauty of the Hooghly River is something you should not miss.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Barrackpore
See
- Gandhi Ghat
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Government House
- Lady Canning's Grave
- Mangal Pandey's hanging spot
- Netaji Open University
- Annapurna Temple
- St. Bartholomew's Cathedral
Do
- Jawahar Kunj
- Mangal Pandey Park
- Sukanta Sadan
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Where to stay
Hotels in Barrackpore
3 hotels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OYO 15114 Ivy Hotel OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 74214 Hotel K2 OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO Flagship 64771 The Platinum Inn OYO Rooms | 1.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Barrackpore
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Barrackpore are December and January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; July is the wettest, with about 314 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 Barrackpore: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Jessore Airport (JSR, 93 km) is also within reach.
CCU · Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
JSR · Jessore Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Barrackpore
Eat
Barrackpore has been popular as a "biryani hub" among Kolkatans since the late 2010s, largely due to the monopoly of Dada Boudi over the Kolkata biryani business. The place surrounding Barrackpore Railway Station to Chiriamore is the hub of eateries.
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Questions
Barrackpore: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Barrackpore?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Barrackpore are December and January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; July is the wettest, with about 314 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Barrackpore?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Jessore Airport (JSR, 93 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Barrackpore?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Barrackpore
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.