Things to do in Krishnapur, West Bengal
Krishnapur is a census town in the Kaliachak III CD block in the Malda Sadar subdivision of Malda district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
14 places to visit in and around Krishnapur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Farakka Barrage
Farakka Barrage is a barrage across the Ganga river located in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal, roughly 18 kilometres from the border with Bangladesh near Shibganj. Farakka Barrage Township is located in Farakka in Murshidabad district.
Wikipedia - 2Choto Sona Mosque
The Choto Shona Mosque is a 15th-16th-century mosque located in Chapai Nawabganj district, in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.
Wikipedia - 3Darasbari Mosque
The Darasbari Mosque is an historic former mosque and now architectural monument, located in Shibganj Upazila of Chapai Nawabganj District, in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.
Wikipedia - 4Kotwali Gate
The Kotwali Gate, commonly known as Kotwali Darja, is the location of a collapsed medieval gate on the Bangladesh-India border. The gate was the southern entrance to an ancient citadel of Bengal.
Wikipedia - 5Khania Dighi Mosque
The Khania Dighi Mosque, also known locally as the Chamchika or the Rajbibi mosque, is a mosque located in the Chapai Nawabganj District, in the Rajshahi Division of Bangladesh.
Wikipedia - 6Dhania Chalk Mosque
The Dhania Chalk Mosque is a historical Sultanate period mosque located in the southern suburb of the ancient city Gaur, presently in the village Shahbajpur under Shibganj Upazila of the Chapainawabganj District.
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Krishnapur by interest
- Temples and places of worship: Choto Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Khania Dighi Mosque, Dhania Chalk Mosque, Baro Shona Masjid
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Kotwali Gate, Dakhil Darwaza, Lukochuri Darwaza, Gumti Darwaza
- Lesser-known places: Dhania Chalk Mosque, Ramkeli Madanmohan Jiu Mandir, Ramkeli Mela
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 Krishnapur
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 16°C | 6 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 21°C | 11 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 27°C | 22 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 31°C | 66 mm |
| May | Hot | 32°C | 140 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 31°C | 207 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 29°C | 282 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 29°C | 229 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 228 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 26°C | 118 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 Krishnapur
- Nearest railway station: New Farakka Junction (NFK), 8 km away.
- Nearest airport: Malda Airport (LDA), 27 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Krishnapur costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Krishnapur is not included.
Compare Krishnapur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Krishnapur | – | Oct–Mar | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Alipur | 8 km | Oct–Mar | 15 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Benia Gram | 7 km | Oct–Mar | 14 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Arjunpur | 10 km | Oct–Mar | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Farakka Barrage Township | 10 km | Oct–Mar | 13 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Krishnapur; 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 Krishnapur?
The best known are Farakka Barrage, Choto Sona Mosque, Darasbari Mosque, Kotwali Gate, Khania Dighi Mosque.
When is the best time to visit Krishnapur?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Krishnapur?
Nearest railway station: New Farakka Junction (NFK), 8 km away. Nearest airport: Malda Airport (LDA), 27 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Krishnapur cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 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 Krishnapur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.