West Bengal ·
Dankuni
Howrah is the twin city of Kolkata and an important industrial and transport hub of southern West Bengal.
Dankuni at a Glance
Why Dankuni?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
- Vidyasagar Setu
- Santragachi Jheel
- Bhot Bagan Math
- Bangeswar Mahadeb Temple
- Kolkata West Gate
Dankuni at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden: An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing.
- Vidyasagar Setu: The longest cable-stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia, south/downstream of Howrah Bridge. See the Kolkata listing for details.
- Santragachi Jheel: A large lake next to Santragachi railway station. It attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata.
- Bhot Bagan Math: The first Tibetan Buddhist temple on the plains of India. The temple was founded in 1776 by Puran Giri, the Indian representative of the third Panchen Lama of Tibet.
- Bangeswar Mahadeb Temple: One of the most popular Shiva temples in Howrah, with the tallest four-headed statue of Shiva in Eastern India at . The Jalan family built this temple in 1952, and it has been a local pilgrimage site ever since.
- Kolkata West Gate: Based on the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group.
Things to Do
- Belilious Park: Within the park, there is a pond and the trees around here provide greenery to the region. A marriage hall is also present here for marriage events.
- Dumurjala Sports City: A sports complex with plays host to several prominent talent hunt contests and sports activities.
- Howrah Planetarium and Astronomical Research Centre: A planetarium in Howrah with virtual tours of the night sky and cosmic shows in a specially perforated hemispherical dome. It is India's first 3D planetarium.
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden: An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing.
- Howrah Bridge: Officially Rabindra Setu, the Howrah Bridge is one of the iconic bridges of West Bengal. See the Kolkata listing for details.
- Kolkata West Gate: Based on the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group.
Sightseeing Places
- Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden: An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing.
- Vidyasagar Setu: The longest cable-stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia, south/downstream of Howrah Bridge. See the Kolkata listing for details.
- Santragachi Jheel: A large lake next to Santragachi railway station. It attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata.
- Bhot Bagan Math: The first Tibetan Buddhist temple on the plains of India. The temple was founded in 1776 by Puran Giri, the Indian representative of the third Panchen Lama of Tibet.
- Bangeswar Mahadeb Temple: One of the most popular Shiva temples in Howrah, with the tallest four-headed statue of Shiva in Eastern India at . The Jalan family built this temple in 1952, and it has been a local pilgrimage site ever since.
- Kolkata West Gate: Based on the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group.
Places That Define Dankuni
Explore the most iconic landmarks and sacred sites.
Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden
An extraordinary place of vivid nature under the smog filled sky of the city. You will value the silence that is only filled by some birds singing.
Vidyasagar Setu
The longest cable-stayed bridge in India and one of the longest in Asia, south/downstream of Howrah Bridge. See the Kolkata listing for details.
Santragachi Jheel
A large lake next to Santragachi railway station. It attracts a lot of migratory birds in the winter months, particularly in December and January, impart because migratory birds are avoiding destinations like the lakes in Alipore Zoo, Kolkata.
Bhot Bagan Math
The first Tibetan Buddhist temple on the plains of India. The temple was founded in 1776 by Puran Giri, the Indian representative of the third Panchen Lama of Tibet.
Bangeswar Mahadeb Temple
One of the most popular Shiva temples in Howrah, with the tallest four-headed statue of Shiva in Eastern India at . The Jalan family built this temple in 1952, and it has been a local pilgrimage site ever since.
Kolkata West Gate
Based on the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, the gate is an entrance to the Kolkata West International City (KWIC), a satellite township in Howrah developed by Indonesia's Ciputra Group.
Howrah Maidan Idgah Masjid
The largest mosque in Howrah, with an adjacent eidgah (open-air enclosure reserved for Eid prayers). It sees crowd during the morning of Eid al-Fitr, as well as Eid al-Adha.
Statue of Enlightened Buddha
A pair of brass statues of the Buddha at Kona Expressway.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 16 km from Dankuni.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Dankuni Junction railway station, about 1 km from central Dankuni.
- By Road: The bus termini in Howrah are: There are four bridges to get to Howrah: Howrah Bridge, Vidyasagar Setu, Vivekananda Setu and Nivedita Setu. Besides, highways like the Grand Trunk Road and NH 19 terminate at Howrah or nearby.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Dankuni (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 176 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Dankuni (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 398 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Dankuni (Oct, Nov) averages 22–30°C with about 75 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Dankuni (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 15–26°C with about 3 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 32°C and lows of 26°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Howrah is the twin city of Kolkata and an important industrial and transport hub of southern West Bengal.
- Overview: Howrah is the twin city of Kolkata and an important industrial and transport hub of southern West Bengal.
- Ancient History: The city has a rich history that dates back to the pre-colonial era. During the 18th century, Dankuni came under the control of the British East India Company. The city was an important center of jute production and had several jute mills that provided employment to the local population. In the early 20th century, Dankuni became a hub of the Indian independence movement.
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Significance
The city has a rich history that dates back to the pre-colonial era. During the 18th century, Dankuni came under the control of the British East India Company.
Historical Significance
The city has a rich history that dates back to the pre-colonial era. During the 18th century, Dankuni came under the control of the British East India Company.
Architectural Legacy
Howrah (HOW-rrah) is on the western bank of the Hooghly River opposite Kolkata.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dankuni is most comfortable in January, February, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 35°C) and the wettest months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 16 km away. The nearest railway station is Dankuni Junction railway station, about 1 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Vidyasagar Setu, Santragachi Jheel, Bhot Bagan Math, Bangeswar Mahadeb Temple and Kolkata West Gate.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 25°C to 35°C over the year, with about 1999 mm of rain in total.
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