Things to do in Petua, West Bengal
Petua is a census town within the jurisdiction of the Baruipur police station in the Baruipur CD block in the Baruipur subdivision of the South 24 Parganas district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
30 places to visit in and around Petua, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Black 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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- 3Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
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.
Wikipedia - 4Marble Palace · in B. B. D. Bagh
Marble Palace is a palatial nineteenth-century mansion in North Kolkata. It is located at 46, Muktaram Babu Street, Kolkata 700007.
Wikipedia - 5Sabarna 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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- 8Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary
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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- 13Marble 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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- 17State 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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- 20Vipattāriṇī Chaṇḍībāṛi, Rājpur
Bipadtarini Chandibari or Bipattarini Chandibari is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bipadtarini, one of the aspect goddess and 108 avatars of Maa Durga. Located on S.B.
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- 24S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences · in Bidhannagar Wikipedia
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Petua by interest
- Good with kids: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Sabarna Sangrahashala, Indian Museum, Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Science City, Kolkata
- Temples and places of worship: Kalighat Temple, St. Paul's Cathedral, Kolkata, Vipattāriṇī Chaṇḍībāṛi, Rājpur, Radhakanta Temple, Chetla, Tipu Sultan Masjid Tollygunge
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Marble Palace, Sabarna Sangrahashala, Indian Museum
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Rabindra Sarobar, Lake Kalibari, Benubana Chhaya
- Lesser-known places: Narendrapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gurusaday Museum, Vipattāriṇī Chaṇḍībāṛi, Rājpur, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, 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 Petua
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 Petua
- Nearest railway station: Baruipur Junction (BRP), 6 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 27 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Petua 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 Petua is not included.
Compare Petua with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Petua | – | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Panchghara | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Bidyadharpur | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Mallikpur | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Hariharpur | 3 km | Oct–Mar | 35 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Petua; 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 Petua?
The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary, Marble Palace, Sabarna Sangrahashala.
When is the best time to visit Petua?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Petua?
Nearest railway station: Baruipur Junction (BRP), 6 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 27 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Petua 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 Petua is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.