16 Best Places to Visit Near Kolkata (2026) — Weekend Getaways & Day Trips

Looking for the best places to visit near Kolkata? Here are 16 places ranked by distance — from Shrinkhala Devi (Pandua) (~42 km) to Darjeeling (~621 km). Each shows how to reach it from Kolkata with estimated train, bus and flight fares, plus the best time to visit.

  1. Shrinkhala Devi (Pandua), West Bengal — pilgrimage near Kolkata1

    Shrinkhala Devi (Pandua)

    ~42 km
    PilgrimageWest Bengal·★ 4.2

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Local Bus · ₹30Fastest Bike Taxi (Rapido) · 1h 37m
  2. Sundarbans, West Bengal — wild life near Kolkata2

    Sundarbans

    ~112 km
    Wild LifeWest Bengal·★ 4.6

    Best time: November to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹110Fastest Outstation Cab (Sedan) · 2h 17m
  3. Tarapith, West Bengal — pilgrimage near Kolkata3

    Tarapith

    ~225 km
    PilgrimageWest Bengal·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹170Fastest Train (3AC) · 4h 21m
  4. Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar, Jharkhand — pilgrimage near Kolkata4

    Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar

    ~340 km
    PilgrimageJharkhand·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹230Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 12m
  5. Biraja Devi Temple, Jajpur, Odisha — pilgrimage near Kolkata5

    Biraja Devi Temple, Jajpur

    ~355 km
    PilgrimageOdisha·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹240Fastest Train (3AC) · 6h 26m
  6. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha — heritage near Kolkata6

    Konark Sun Temple

    ~475 km
    HeritageOdisha·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹300Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 21m
  7. Puri Beach, Odisha — beach near Kolkata7

    Puri Beach

    ~505 km
    BeachOdisha·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹315Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 50m
  8. Jagannath Temple, Puri, Odisha — pilgrimage near Kolkata8

    Jagannath Temple, Puri

    ~507 km
    PilgrimageOdisha·★ 4.8

    Best time: October to February

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹320Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 51m
  9. Rajgir, Bihar — pilgrimage near Kolkata9

    Rajgir

    ~506 km
    PilgrimageBihar·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹315Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 51m
  10. Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar — heritage near Kolkata10

    Nalanda Mahavihara

    ~514 km
    HeritageBihar·★ 4.7

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹320Fastest Train (3AC) · 8h 59m
  11. Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, Bihar — pilgrimage near Kolkata11

    Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya

    ~521 km
    PilgrimageBihar·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹325Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 5m
  12. Mangalagauri Temple, Gaya, Bihar — pilgrimage near Kolkata12

    Mangalagauri Temple, Gaya

    ~529 km
    PilgrimageBihar·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹330Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 13m
  13. Unakoti Rock Sculptures, Tripura — heritage near Kolkata13

    Unakoti Rock Sculptures

    ~533 km
    HeritageTripura·★ 4.6

    Best time: October to March

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹330Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 16m
  14. Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges, Meghalaya — wild life near Kolkata14

    Cherrapunji Living Root Bridges

    ~569 km
    Wild LifeMeghalaya·★ 4.9

    Best time: October to April

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹350Fastest Train (3AC) · 9h 51m
  15. Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang, Mizoram — hill station near Kolkata15

    Aizawl Ridge and Reiek Tlang

    ~579 km
    Hill StationMizoram·★ 4.5

    Best time: October to April

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹355Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 1m
  16. Darjeeling, West Bengal — hill station near Kolkata16

    Darjeeling

    ~621 km
    Hill StationWest Bengal·★ 4.8

    Best time: April to June

    Cheapest Train (Sleeper Class) · ₹380Fastest Train (3AC) · 10h 41m

Frequently asked questions

Which is the closest place to Kolkata?

Shrinkhala Devi (Pandua) in West Bengal is the closest — about 42 km from Kolkata, reachable by Local Bus from around ₹30.

How far is Shrinkhala Devi (Pandua) from Kolkata?

Shrinkhala Devi (Pandua) is roughly 42 km by road from Kolkata; the fastest option is Bike Taxi (Rapido) (1h 37m). Fares are indicative — verify before booking.

What is the best time to visit places to visit near Kolkata?

For most places to visit near Kolkata, the best time to visit is October to March. Check each destination for its exact season.

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