Things to do in Purba Tajpur, West Bengal
Purba Tajpur is a census town in Chanditala II CD Block in Srirampore subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
30 places to visit in and around Purba Tajpur, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 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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- 3Dakshineswar Kali Temple · in Dakshineswar
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a Hindu navaratna style temple in Dakshineswar, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River.
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- 6Marble 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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- 10Prinsep Ghat · in Southeast Bengal Wikipedia
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- 13Nakhoda Mosque · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
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- 19Jagatnagar Kalibari
Jagatnagar Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Jagatnagar near Singur in Hooghly district, dedicated to goddess Kali. It is situated 34 km away from Kolkata.
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- 23Armenian Church of the Holy Nazareth · in B. B. D. Bagh Wikipedia
- 24State Bank Archives and Museum · in B. B. D. Bagh
The State Bank Archives and Museum is an initiative to document and preserve the history of banking in the Indian subcontinent. The archive and museum opened on 13 May 2007 in the State Bank of India headquarters in Kolkata.
Wikipedia - 25Basri Shah Mosque · in South Dum Dum Wikipedia
- 26Rampara Kalibari
The Rampara Kalibari is a Hindu temple located in Rampara near Kolkata, just 35 km away from Kolkata. The presiding deity of the temple is Siddheshwari Kali, an aspect of Kali, Siddheshwar is the name of Lord Shiva, Siddheshwari is the feminine form of that.
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Purba Tajpur by interest
- Good with kids: Indian Museum, Birla Planetarium, Kolkata, Ramakrishna Mission Swami Vivekananda's Ancestral House and Cultural Centre, Rail Museum, Howrah, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art
- Temples and places of worship: Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Belur Math, St. Olav's Church, Serampore, Prinsep Ghat, Calcutta Jain Temple
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Indian Museum, Marble Palace Zoo, Birla Planetarium, Kolkata
- Lesser-known places: Rail Museum, Howrah, Jagatnagar Kalibari, Asutosh Museum of Indian Art, State Bank Archives and Museum, Rampara Kalibari
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 Purba Tajpur
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 Purba Tajpur
- Nearest railway station: Begampur (BPAE), 1 km away.
- Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 22 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Purba Tajpur 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 Purba Tajpur is not included.
Compare Purba Tajpur with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
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| Purba Tajpur | – | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kharsarai | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Tisa | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Panchghara | 1 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kapashanria | 2 km | Oct–Mar | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Purba Tajpur; 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 Purba Tajpur?
The best known are Black Hole of Calcutta, Fort William, West Bengal, Dakshineswar Kali Temple, Indian Museum, Belur Math.
When is the best time to visit Purba Tajpur?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Purba Tajpur?
Nearest railway station: Begampur (BPAE), 1 km away. Nearest airport: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 22 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Purba Tajpur 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 Purba Tajpur is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.