Things to do in Ghatal, West Bengal
Ghatal is a town and a municipality in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. Earlier it was part of Hooghly District in 1872 it was merged with Medinipur district.
8 places to visit in and around Ghatal, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Brindaban Chandra Temple
Constructed in 1791, it is one of the few temples in the region with terracotta panels of exquisite quality.
Wikidata - 2Vidyasagar Smriti Mandir Wikidata
- 3Eco Tourism Park
- 4Ghanteshwar Temple
Ghanteshwar temple is situated at Ubidpur Khanakul Hooghly, West Bengal India on the bank of river Ratnakar, which is now virtually dead. Lord Shiva is the mainly worshipped deity here.
Wikipedia - 5Malleswara Shiva Temple
Malleswara Shiva Temple is a pancha-ratna temple, built in the 18th century at Chandrakona in Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 6Parvatinatha Temple
The Parvatinatha Temple is a saptadasa-ratna temple, built in the 19th century at Chandrakona in Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 7Shantinath Shiva Temple
Shantinath Shiva Temple is a nava-ratna temple, built in 1828 at Mitrasenpur, Chandrakona in Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
Wikipedia - 8Chandrakona Jorbangla Temple
Chandrakona Jorbangla Temple is a 17th-century stone built temple at Dakshinbazar, Chandrakona in Ghatal subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.
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Best time to visit Ghatal
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 17°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 21°C | 17 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 28 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 54 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 136 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 30°C | 222 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 313 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 301 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 261 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 26°C | 140 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 22°C | 18 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 Ghatal
- Nearest railway station: Arambagh (AMBG), 25 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 75 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Ghatal 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 Ghatal is not included.
Compare Ghatal with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghatal | – | Oct–Mar | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kharar | 5 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kshirpai | 11 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Ramjibanpur | 21 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mihitikri | 29 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Ghatal; 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 Ghatal?
The best known are Brindaban Chandra Temple, Vidyasagar Smriti Mandir, Eco Tourism Park, Ghanteshwar Temple, Malleswara Shiva Temple.
When is the best time to visit Ghatal?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Ghatal?
Nearest railway station: Arambagh (AMBG), 25 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 75 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Ghatal 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 Ghatal is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.