Things to do in Gangapur, West Bengal

Gangapur is a neighbourhood under Duttapukur and Barasat I CD block in the Barasat Sadar subdivision in the North 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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

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Chandraketugarh
Chandraketugarh, located in the Ganges Delta, are a cluster of villages in the 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, about 35 kilometres north-east of Kolkata and about 25 kilometres west of Basirhat.
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Boro Maa Kali Temple, Naihati · in Naihati
Boro Maa Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in Naihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal in India, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, one of the 10 Mahavidyas in the Hindu tantric tradition and the supreme deity in the Kalikula worship tradition.
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Mother's Wax Museum · in New Town
Mother's Wax Museum is a wax museum located in Action Area – II of New Town, Kolkata, India on the 5th and 6th floors of the West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation building.
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Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel · in Bandel
The Basilica of the Holy Rosary is one of the oldest Christian churches in West Bengal, India. Situated in Bandel, Hooghly district of West Bengal, it stands as a memorial to the Portuguese settlement in Bengal.
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Annapurna Temple, Titagarh · in Titagarh
Annapurna Temple, is a Hindu temple navaratna heritage situated on the bank of the Ganges at Rasmani ghat at Titagarh, Barrackpore in North 24 Paragana. The temple is similar to the Bhavatarini temple at Dakshineswar.
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Hangseshwari Temple · in Bansberia Wikipedia
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Naval Aircraft Museum · in New Town
The Naval Aircraft Museum is a military aviation museum located in New Town, Kolkata, India. It is built by the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority and is exhibiting a Tupolev Tu-142 of Indian Navy.
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Kolkata Museum of Modern Art · in Kolkata
Kolkata Museum of Modern Art is a proposed art museum to be built in New Town, Kolkata.
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Sacred Heart Church, Chandannagar · in Chandannagar
The Sacred Heart Church is a Roman Catholic heritage church situated at Chandannagar in Hooghly district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is under the Archdiocese of Calcutta, and it is a heritage site declared by the West Bengal Heritage Commission.
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St. Olav's Church, Serampore · in Serampore
St. Olav's Church is a protestant church in Serampore, West Bengal, India.
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New Town Gate · in New Town Wikipedia
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Baranagar Math · in Baranagar
Baranagar Math or Ramakrishna Math, Baranagar was the first monastery of Ramakrishna Order.
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Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist · in Chinsurah
St. John the Baptist Church of Chinsura, is located in Chinsura, India.
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Shree Shyam Mandir Alambazar · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Fanattic Sports Museum · in New Town
Fanattic Sports Museum is a sports museum dedicated to various types of sports and is located at Ecospace Business Park in Action Area - II of New Town, Kolkata, India.
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Kripamayee Kali Temple · in Baranagar and Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Ananta Basudeba Temple · in Bansberia Wikipedia

Gangapur by interest

Good with kids: Mother's Wax Museum, Naval Aircraft Museum, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Fanattic Sports Museum
Temples and places of worship: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Boro Maa Kali Temple, Naihati, Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel, Annapurna Temple, Titagarh, Hangseshwari Temple
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Chandraketugarh, Mother's Wax Museum, Naval Aircraft Museum, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, New Town Gate
Lesser-known places: Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist, Fanattic Sports Museum, Kripamayee Kali Temple, Ananta Basudeba Temple

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Gangapur

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	18°C	9 mm
Feb	Pleasant	22°C	20 mm
Mar	Pleasant	28°C	31 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	60 mm
May	Hot	32°C	164 mm
Jun	Rainy	30°C	243 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	341 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	301 mm
Sep	Rainy	28°C	237 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	149 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	24 mm
Dec	Pleasant	18°C	12 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Gangapur

Nearest railway station: Duttapukur (DTK), 2 km away.
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 18 km away.

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

What a 3-day trip to Gangapur costs

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Gangapur is not included.

Compare Gangapur with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Gangapur	–	Oct–Mar	18	₹7,000–₹13,800
Shibalaya	2 km	Oct–Mar	23	₹7,000–₹13,800
Chatta Baria	3 km	Oct–Mar	14	₹7,000–₹13,800
Digha	4 km	Oct–Mar	29	₹7,000–₹13,800
Kulberia	4 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Gangapur; 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 Gangapur?

The best known are Chandraketugarh, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Boro Maa Kali Temple, Naihati, Mother's Wax Museum, Basilica of the Holy Rosary, Bandel.

When is the best time to visit Gangapur?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Gangapur?

Nearest railway station: Duttapukur (DTK), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 18 km away.

How much does a 3-day trip to Gangapur cost?

Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Gangapur is not included.

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