Things to do in Guriahati, West Bengal
Guriahati is a census town in the Cooch Behar I CD block in the Cooch Behar Sadar subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
7 places to visit in and around Guriahati, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Cooch Behar Palace
Cooch Behar Palace is a landmark in Cooch Behar city, West Bengal. It was designed in the Italian Renaissance architecture style and was built in 1887, during the reign of Maharaja Nripendra Narayan of the Koch dynasty.
Wikipedia - 2Matiabag Palace
Matiabag Rajbari or Matiabag Palace is located in Gauripur in Dhubri district of Assam. The palace was built by Raja Prabhat Chandra Barua of the Gauripur royal family on a small hill-top at Matiabagh, Gauripur on the banks of the Gadadhar river.
Wikipedia - 3Madan Mohan temple, Cooch Behar
Madan Mohan temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is worshipped in the form of Madan Mohan in this temple. Maa Kali, Maa Tara and Maa Bhavani are the other major Hindu deities who are also worshipped in the temple.
Wikipedia - 4Sagardighi
Sagardighi or Sagar Dighi is a lake in Cooch Behar, India, boasting a diverse array of migratory birds. The lake is also home to endangered the Indian peacock soft shelled turtles.
Wikipedia - 5Madhupur Satra
Madhupur Satra is a religious institutional center associated with the Ekasarana tradition of Vaishnavism, situated in Cooch Behar, the Indian state of West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 6Baneswar Shiva Temple
Baneswar Shiva temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Baneswar in the Cooch Behar II CD block in the Cooch Behar Sadar subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India. Here, Shiva is worshipped in the form of Baneswar.
Wikipedia - 7Kamteswari Temple
Kamteswari Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Hindu goddess Kamteswari. It is located at Gosanimari in the Dinhata I CD block in the Dinhata subdivision of the Cooch Behar district in West Bengal, India.
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Best time to visit Guriahati
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 16°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 20°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 24°C | 34 mm |
| Apr | Pleasant | 28°C | 117 mm |
| May | Rainy | 29°C | 229 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 29°C | 351 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 474 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 366 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 27°C | 333 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 25°C | 136 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 21°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 17°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Guriahati
- Nearest railway station: New Cooch Behar Junction (NCB), 5 km away.
- Nearest airport: Cooch Behar Airport (COH), 3 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Guriahati 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 Guriahati is not included.
Compare Guriahati with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guriahati | – | Oct–Apr | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Dhaliabari | 4 km | Oct–Apr | 7 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Khagrabari | 6 km | Oct–Apr | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Baneswar | 9 km | Oct–Apr | 8 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Sobhaganj | 20 km | Oct–Apr | 9 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Guriahati; 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 Guriahati?
The best known are Cooch Behar Palace, Matiabag Palace, Madan Mohan temple, Cooch Behar, Sagardighi, Madhupur Satra.
When is the best time to visit Guriahati?
Best weather: Oct–Apr.
How do I reach Guriahati?
Nearest railway station: New Cooch Behar Junction (NCB), 5 km away. Nearest airport: Cooch Behar Airport (COH), 3 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Guriahati 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 Guriahati is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.