Things to do in Jamboni, West Bengal
Jamboni is a village and a gram panchayat in the Jamboni CD block in the Jhargram subdivision of the Jhargram district in the state of West Bengal, India.
5 places to visit in and around Jamboni, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Kanak Durga Temple
Kanak Durga Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi Durga, located at Chilkigarh, Jhargram district in West Bengal.
Wikipedia - 2Jungle Mahal Zoological Park
The Junglemahal Zoological Park is a zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Jhargram, West Bengal. Junglemahal Zoological Park is a recognized 'Medium' category Zoo by the Central Zoo Authority of India.
Wikipedia - 3Chilkigarh Kanak Durga Temple
An ancient temple reconstructed in 1348, according to some. According to others, the present temple is just about a century old, the earlier Navaratna temple has been abandoned. The Dulung River flows between the deserted Chikligarh Rajbari
Wikidata - 4Kendua
On the Jhargram-Jamboni Road and on the way to Chikligarh. Migratory birds visit the area in August-September.
- 5Chilkigarh Rajbari Wikidata
Best time to visit Jamboni
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
- Jan17°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb21°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar27°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr32°CHot
- May32°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 | 17°C | 16 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 21°C | 20 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 28 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 32°C | 51 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 127 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 31°C | 228 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 322 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 304 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 27°C | 258 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 25°C | 124 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 21°C | 15 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 Jamboni
- Nearest railway station: Khatkura (KATB), 4 km away.
- Nearest airport: Sonari Airport (IXW), 85 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Jamboni 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 Jamboni is not included.
Compare Jamboni with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamboni | – | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Kalaikunda | 36 km | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Kharagpur Railway Settlement | 42 km | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Medinipur | 45 km | Oct–Mar | 6 |
Distances in a straight line from Jamboni; 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 Jamboni?
The best known are Kanak Durga Temple, Jungle Mahal Zoological Park, Chilkigarh Kanak Durga Temple, Kendua, Chilkigarh Rajbari.
When is the best time to visit Jamboni?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Jamboni?
Nearest railway station: Khatkura (KATB), 4 km away. Nearest airport: Sonari Airport (IXW), 85 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Jamboni 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 Jamboni is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.