Things to do in Murgathaul, West Bengal

Murgathaul is a census town in the Raniganj CD block in the Asansol Sadar subdivision of the Paschim Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

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

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Ghaghar Burhi · in Asansol
Ghaghar Buri, is a small shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali Mata. It is located in Asansol city, by the side of the National Highway in West Bengal, India.
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Biharinath
Biharinath is the tallest hill of Bankura District, in the Indian state of West Bengal., and one of the dense forest areas of the district. It is a part of the Eastern Ghats.
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Nehru Park, Burnpur · in Burnpur
Nehru Park is located on the banks of the Damodar River at Burnpur, a neighbourhood in Asansol in the Indian state of West Bengal.
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Sacred Heart Church, Asansol · in Asansol
Sacred Heart Church is a heritage Christian church situated in Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman district, in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the oldest church building of Asansol.
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hanuman mandir
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Shiv Mandir

Best time to visit Murgathaul

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Jan16°CPleasant, Best months
Feb21°CPleasant, Best months
Mar26°CPleasant, Best months
Apr31°CHot
May33°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	16°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	21°C	14 mm
Mar	Pleasant	26°C	22 mm
Apr	Hot	31°C	48 mm
May	Hot	33°C	118 mm
Jun	Rainy	31°C	219 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	329 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	291 mm
Sep	Rainy	27°C	237 mm
Oct	Pleasant	25°C	99 mm
Nov	Pleasant	21°C	9 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 Murgathaul

Nearest railway station: Raniganj (RNG), 5 km away.
Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 18 km away.

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

What a 2-day trip to Murgathaul 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 Murgathaul is not included.

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Questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit in Murgathaul?

The best known are Ghaghar Burhi, Biharinath, Nehru Park, Burnpur, Sacred Heart Church, Asansol, hanuman mandir.

When is the best time to visit Murgathaul?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Murgathaul?

Nearest railway station: Raniganj (RNG), 5 km away. Nearest airport: Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport (RDP), 18 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Murgathaul 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 Murgathaul is not included.

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