Things to do in Dakshin Khanda, West Bengal

Dakshin Khanda is a census town in the Andal CD block in the Durgapur subdivision of the Paschim Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

5 places to visit in and around Dakshin Khanda, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Temples of Bishnupur
The Temples of Bishnupur are a group of temples located in the town of Bishnupur, West Bengal, India.
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Durgapur Barrage · in Durgapur
Durgapur Barrage is built across the Damodar River in Bankura district and partly in Paschim Bardhaman district, in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Ghaghar Burhi · in Asansol
Ghaghar Buri, is a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali Mata. It is located in Asansol city, by the side of the National Highway in West Bengal, India.
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Ichhai Ghosher Deul
Ichhai Ghosher Deul is located near Gourangapur in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a late mediaeval brick-reinforced temple of the sikhara type without any image.
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Yøur friend Rabin

Best time to visit Dakshin Khanda

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Jan16°CPleasant, Best months
Feb21°CPleasant, Best months
Mar26°CPleasant, Best months
Apr31°CHot
May33°CHot
Jun31°CRainy
Jul29°CRainy
Aug28°CRainy
Sep27°CRainy
Oct25°CPleasant, Best months
Nov21°CPleasant, Best months
Dec17°CPleasant, Best months

PleasantHotRainyBest months

Every month: temperature and rain

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	16°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	21°C	14 mm
Mar	Pleasant	26°C	22 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	48 mm
May	Hot	33°C	118 mm
Jun	Rainy	31°C	219 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	329 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	291 mm
Sep	Rainy	27°C	237 mm
Oct	Pleasant	25°C	99 mm
Nov	Pleasant	21°C	9 mm
Dec	Pleasant	17°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 Dakshin Khanda

Nearest railway station: Andal Junction (UDL), 6 km away.
Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 3 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Dakshin Khanda costs

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 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 Dakshin Khanda is not included.

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What are the best places to visit in Dakshin Khanda?

The best known are Temples of Bishnupur, Durgapur Barrage, Ghaghar Burhi, Ichhai Ghosher Deul, Yøur friend Rabin.

When is the best time to visit Dakshin Khanda?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Dakshin Khanda?

Nearest railway station: Andal Junction (UDL), 6 km away. Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 3 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Dakshin Khanda cost?

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 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 Dakshin Khanda is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.