Things to do in Diamond Harbour, West Bengal
Diamond Harbour is a city and a municipality of South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of Diamond Harbour subdivision.
5 places to visit in and around Diamond Harbour, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Diamond Harbour Fort
An abandoned fort built sometime in the 16th century on the bank of the Hooghly River, most probably by the Portuguese or by the French, as a gateway to Kalikata (present-day Kolkata) and Murshidabad. They came as traders and were allowed t
- 2Deulpota
Deulpota is an archaeological site located beside the Hooghly river, in the Diamond Harbour II CD block in the Diamond Harbour subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
- 3Harinarayanpur, Kulpi
Harinarayanpur is an archaeological site in the Kulpi CD block in the Diamond Harbour subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
- 4Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir, Sarisha
The Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir, Sarisha or Sarisha Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir is a semi-residential Bengali Medium, premium higher secondary school in Sarisha, in South 24 Parganas near Kolkata, India. It was established in 1921.
- 5Keshabeshwar Temple
Keshabeshwar Temple is a Chala style Hindu temple at Ramnathpur village. It is located on the western side of the road and is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva.
Best time to visit Diamond Harbour
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 19°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 23°C | 22 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 28°C | 31 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 54 mm |
| May | Hot | 31°C | 149 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 30°C | 249 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 363 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 341 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 288 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 27°C | 167 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 23°C | 30 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 19°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 Diamond Harbour
- Nearest railway station: Diamond Harbour (DH), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 58 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Diamond Harbour 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 Diamond Harbour is not included.
Compare Diamond Harbour with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Harbour | – | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Patdaha | 8 km | – | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sangrampur | 8 km | – | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Masat | 10 km | – | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Usthi | 10 km | – | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Diamond Harbour; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Diamond Harbour?
The best known are Diamond Harbour Fort, Deulpota, Harinarayanpur, Kulpi, Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir, Sarisha, Keshabeshwar Temple.
When is the best time to visit Diamond Harbour?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Diamond Harbour?
Nearest railway station: Diamond Harbour (DH), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 58 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Diamond Harbour 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 Diamond Harbour is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.