Things to do in Arra, West Bengal
Arra is a census town in the Raghunathpur I CD block in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Puruliya district in the state of West Bengal, India.
6 places to visit in and around Arra, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Garh Panchkot
Garh Panchkot, meaning "Fort of the Five Clans", is a ruined fort located in the eastern part of India at the foothills of Panchet Hill in the district of Purulia, West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 2Joychandi Pahar
Joychandi Pahar is a hill which is a popular tourist attraction in the Indian state of West Bengal in Purulia district. It is 2 kilometres from the subdivisional town of Raghunathpur and 4 kilometres from Adra town.
Wikipedia - 3Telkupi
Telkupi is a submerged location of archaeological interest in Purulia district of West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 4Banda Deul
Banda Deul is an 11th-century temple in Banda village in the Raghunathpur II CD block in the Raghunathpur subdivision of the Purulia district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 5Panchet Dam
Panchet Dam was the last of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation. It was constructed across the Damodar River at Panchet in Dhanbad district in the Indian state of Jharkhand, and opened in 1959.
Wikipedia - 6Panchet Hill
Panchet Hill, referred to in Bengali as Panchakot Pahar, is located in Neturia at the north-eastern end of Purulia district, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Best time to visit Arra
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 16°C | 12 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 20°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 39 mm |
| May | Hot | 33°C | 90 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 31°C | 219 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 344 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 27°C | 313 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 27°C | 234 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 24°C | 90 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 20°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 16°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Arra
- Nearest railway station: Adra Junction (ADRA), 2 km away.
- Nearest airport: Dhanbad Airport (DBD), 46 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Arra costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Arra is not included.
Compare Arra with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arra | – | Oct–Mar | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Adra | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kantaranguri | 4 km | Oct–Mar | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Raghunathpur | 5 km | Oct–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Garh Panchkot | 13 km | Oct–Mar | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Arra; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Arra?
The best known are Garh Panchkot, Joychandi Pahar, Telkupi, Banda Deul, Panchet Dam.
When is the best time to visit Arra?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Arra?
Nearest railway station: Adra Junction (ADRA), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Dhanbad Airport (DBD), 46 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Arra cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Arra is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.