Things to do in Jaykrishnapur, West Bengal

Jaykrishnapur is a census town in Chanditala II CD Block in Srirampore subdivision of Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal, India.

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

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Black Hole of Calcutta · in B. B. D. Bagh
The Black Hole of Calcutta was a dungeon in Fort William, Calcutta, measuring 14 by 18 feet, in which troops of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, held British prisoners of war on the night of 20 June 1756.
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple · in Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Fort William, West Bengal · in Maidan
Fort William, officially Vijay Durg, is a fort in Hastings, Calcutta. It was built during the early years of Britain's administration of Bengal.
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Belur Math · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Indian Museum · in Maidan Wikipedia
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Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Birla Planetarium, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Calcutta Jain Temple · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Babu Ghat · in Esplanade
Babughat is one of the many ghats built during British Raj, along the bank of Hooghly River on Strand Road, Kolkata at B. B. D. Bagh, Kolkata. The landing berth of the ghat has a tall colonial structure.
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Thanthania Kalibari · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Marble Palace Zoo · in B. B. D. Bagh
Marble Palace Zoo, which was the first zoo opened in India, also by Raja Rajendra Mullick. It now primarily serves as an aviary, including peacocks, toucans, storks, and cranes.
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Tipu Sultan Mosque · in Esplanade Wikipedia
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St. John's Church, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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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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Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre · in Kolkata
Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre is a museum and cultural centre. It is located at 105 Vivekananda Road, Kolkata, India.
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Baranagar Math · in Baranagar Wikipedia
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Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
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Rail Museum, Howrah · in Howrah
The Kolkata Rail Museum, Howrah was established in 2006 to display the history and heritage of railways in the eastern part of India with special focus on Howrah railway station.
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Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre · in Howrah
Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre commonly known as Howrah Planetarium is a planetarium in Howrah, West Bengal, that offers virtual tours of the night sky and cosmic shows in a specially perforated hemispherical dome.
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Kripamayee Kali Temple · in Baranagar and Dakshineswar Wikipedia
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Basri Shah Mosque · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia
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Asutosh Museum of Indian Art · in Kolkata
Asutosh Museum of Indian Art is an art museum located in the main campus of University of Calcutta on College Street, Kolkata, India, on the first and second floors of the Centenary Building.
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Bhot Bagan Moth · in Chakapara Wikipedia
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Jagatnagar Kalibari · in Jagatnagar
Jagatnagar Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Jagatnagar near Singur in Hooghly district, dedicated to goddess Kali. It is situated 34 km away from Kolkata.
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State Bank Archives and Museum · in B. B. D. Bagh
The State Bank Archives and Museum is an initiative to document and preserve the history of banking in the Indian subcontinent. The archive and museum opened on 13 May 2007 in the State Bank of India headquarters in Kolkata.
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Boat Museum, Kolkata · in Kolkata
Boat Museum is a public museum dedicated to the history of boats in the Bengal region.
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Rampara Kalibari Wikipedia
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Panioty Fountain · in Esplanade Wikipedia
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Balaram Mandir · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia

Jaykrishnapur by interest

Good with kids: Indian Museum, Birla Planetarium, Kolkata, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Rail Museum, Howrah, Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre
Temples and places of worship: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, Dhakeshwari Mata Temple, Kumortuli, Calcutta Jain Temple, Babu Ghat
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Indian Museum, Birla Planetarium, Kolkata, Marble Palace Zoo
Lesser-known places: Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Jagatnagar Kalibari, State Bank Archives and Museum, Boat Museum, Kolkata

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 Jaykrishnapur

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	18°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	23°C	22 mm
Mar	Pleasant	28°C	34 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	54 mm
May	Hot	31°C	161 mm
Jun	Rainy	30°C	255 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	372 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	338 mm
Sep	Rainy	28°C	267 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	164 mm
Nov	Pleasant	22°C	30 mm
Dec	Pleasant	18°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 Jaykrishnapur

Nearest railway station: Begampur (BPAE), 1 km away.
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 21 km away.

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

What a 3-day trip to Jaykrishnapur costs

Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 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 Jaykrishnapur is not included.

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What are the best places to visit in Jaykrishnapur?

The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Fort William, West Bengal, Belur Math, Indian Museum.

When is the best time to visit Jaykrishnapur?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Jaykrishnapur?

Nearest railway station: Begampur (BPAE), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 21 km away.

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

Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 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 Jaykrishnapur is not included.

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