Things to do in Krishnapur, West Bengal

Krishnapur is a census town in Chanditala II CD Block in Srirampore subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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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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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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Andul rajbari · in Andul
Andul Rajbari is a heritage palace situated at Andul, in Howrah district, West Bengal, India. The current residents of the Rajbari are the Mitra family and a local Girls' school.
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Indian Museum · in Maidan
The Indian Museum is a grand museum in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is the ninth oldest museum in the world and the oldest, as well as the largest museum in Asia, by size of collection.
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Victoria Memorial, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Kalighat Temple · in Kalighat Wikipedia
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Sabarna 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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Birla Planetarium, Kolkata · in Kolkata
The Birla Planetarium in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, is a single-storeyed circular structure designed in the typical Indian style, whose architecture is loosely styled on the Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi.
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Alipore Central Jail · in Kalighat
The Alipore Jail or Alipore Central Jail, also known as Presidency Correctional Home, is a defunct Indian prison in Alipore, Kolkata, where political prisoners were kept under British rule. It also housed the Alipore Jail Press.
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St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Birla Industrial & Technological Museum · in Kustia
Birla Industrial & Technological Museum is a science museum in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. It is a unit under National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
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St. John's Church, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Zoological Garden, Alipore · in Southeast Bengal Wikipedia
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Tipu Sultan Mosque · in Esplanade Wikipedia
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Babu Ghat · in Esplanade 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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Birla Mandir, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
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State Archaeological Museum · in Ramchandrapur
State Archaeological Museum, West Bengal in Kolkata, West Bengal, is an archeological museum founded in 1962 and has collections including rare tools of the Early, Middle and the Late Stone Ages from Susunia and other sites, proto-historic antiquities from…
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St. Thomas Church, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Lake Kalibari · in Kalighat Wikipedia
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Gurusaday Museum · in Kalua Wikipedia
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Experimenter Gallery · in Kustia
Experimenter is a contemporary art gallery co-founded by Priyanka and Prateek Raja in Kolkata. It represents several important artists in the contemporary art scene from across the globe.
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Pathrakaliamman Temple · in Kalighat Wikipedia
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Jamini Roy Museum · in Kustia
The Jamini Roy Museum is a planned museum located in the former residence of artist Jamini Roy. In early 2023, DAG acquired Roy's residence – a 75 year old structure located in Ballygunge, Kolkata.
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Shri Laxminarayan Temple, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Church of the Lord Jesus, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Hastings Chapel, Kolkata · in Kolkata Wikipedia
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Jagatnagar Kalibari · in Jagatnagar Wikipedia
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Rampara Kalibari Wikipedia

Krishnapur by interest

Good with kids: Indian Museum, Sabarna Sangrahashala, Birla Planetarium, Kolkata, Alipore Central Jail, Birla Industrial & Technological Museum
Temples and places of worship: Kalighat Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata, St. John's Church, Kolkata, Tipu Sultan Mosque, Babu Ghat
History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Andul rajbari, Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Kolkata
Lesser-known places: Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, Experimenter Gallery, Jamini Roy Museum, Shri Laxminarayan Temple, Kolkata, Church of the Lord Jesus, 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 Krishnapur

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 Krishnapur

Nearest railway station: Dankuni Junction (DKAE), 3 km away.
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 19 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
Krishnapur	–	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Garalgachha	2 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Barijhati	2 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Pairagachha	3 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹7,000–₹13,800
Naiti	4 km	Oct–Mar	30	₹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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What are the best places to visit in Krishnapur?

The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Andul rajbari, Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial, Kolkata.

When is the best time to visit Krishnapur?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Krishnapur?

Nearest railway station: Dankuni Junction (DKAE), 3 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 19 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.