Things to do in Kalaria, West Bengal
Kalaria is a census town within the jurisdiction of the Canning police station in the Canning I CD block in the Canning subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.
29 places to visit in and around Kalaria, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 2Sabarna Sangrahashala · in Southern fringes of Kolkata
Sabarna Roy Choudhury was a Zamindar family of Mughal Bengal. They controlled significant swathes of territory, including what would later become Kolkata, prior to the sale of zamindari rights in 1698 to the East India Company.
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- 4Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary · in Ramchandrapur
Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, formerly known as Kayaler Bagan, is a bird sanctuary located in West Bengal, India, south of Kolkata. This garden is famous for its wide variety of birds, butterflies, ferns and orchids.
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- 9Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary · in Ramchandrapur
Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary in South 24 Parganas District, West Bengal is an Orchard Plantation and constitutes only 17 acres and is rich in smaller birds, specially paradise flycatcher, oriole, etc.
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- 11National Council of Science Museums · in Bidhannagar
National Council of Science Museums is an autonomous scientific organization functioning under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India for science communication through its network of science museums or science centres spread across India.
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- 15S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
- 16State Archaeological Museum · in Ramchandrapur Wikipedia
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- 22Tilpi Dhosa
Tilpi-Dhosa is an archaeological site of Indian state of West Bengal. The archaeological site is situated on the right bank of Piyali River, which spans both Tilpi and Dhosa villages.
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Kalaria by interest
- Good with kids: Sabarna Sangrahashala, Science City, Kolkata, Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Alipore Central Jail, Rabindra Sarobar
- Temples and places of worship: Kalighat Temple, Birla Mandir, Kolkata, Radhakanta Temple, Chetla, S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Tipu Sultan Masjid Tollygunge
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Sabarna Sangrahashala, Science City, Kolkata, Alipore Central Jail, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum, National Council of Science Museums
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Rabindra Sarobar, Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Lake Kalibari, Salt Lake Electronics Complex
- Lesser-known places: Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Naval Aircraft Museum, Kolkata Museum of Modern Art, Tilpi Dhosa, Jamini Roy Museum
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 Kalaria
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
- Jan18°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb23°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr31°CHot
- May31°CHot
- Jun30°CRainy
- Jul29°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct26°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov22°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec18°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| 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 Kalaria
- Nearest railway station: Piali (PLF), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 31 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Kalaria 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 Kalaria is not included.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Kalaria?
The best known are Kalighat Temple, Sabarna Sangrahashala, Science City, Kolkata, Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Alipore Central Jail.
When is the best time to visit Kalaria?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Kalaria?
Nearest railway station: Piali (PLF), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 31 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Kalaria 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 Kalaria is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.