West Bengal ·
Halisahar
Halisahar is a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Halisahar at a Glance
Why Halisahar?
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- Nandakishore Temple
- Ramprasad Vita
Halisahar at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Nandakishore Temple: An at-chala temple with terracotta reliefs.
- Ramprasad Vita: Birthplace of Ramprasad Sen, known for composing various hymns and poems. The Ramprasadi tune used to sing his song has influenced various composers, including Rabindranath Tagore.
Sightseeing Places
- Nandakishore Temple: An at-chala temple with terracotta reliefs.
- Ramprasad Vita: Birthplace of Ramprasad Sen, known for composing various hymns and poems. The Ramprasadi tune used to sing his song has influenced various composers, including Rabindranath Tagore.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 33 km from Halisahar.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Bansberia railway station, about 3 km from central Halisahar.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Halisahar (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 144 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Halisahar (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 367 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Halisahar (Oct, Nov) averages 21–30°C with about 86 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Halisahar (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 14–25°C with about 1 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 21°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C.
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History
- Summary: Halisahar is a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
- Overview: Halisahar is a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
- Ancient History: Halisahar is believed to have existed from the early Middle Ages. It was earlier named Kumarhatta. It had also been the residence of Pachu Shakti Khan, the cavalry commander of Humayun. In the 13th century, during the reign of Baktiyar Khilji it was known as Haveli Shahar (City of Palaces).
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Significance
Halisahar is believed to have existed from the early Middle Ages. It was earlier named Kumarhatta.
Spiritual Significance
Halisahar is believed to have existed from the early Middle Ages. It was earlier named Kumarhatta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Halisahar is most comfortable in January, February, March, November and December, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is April (average high 34°C) and the wettest months are May, June, July, August, September and October.
The nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 33 km away. The nearest railway station is Bansberia railway station, about 3 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Nandakishore Temple and Ramprasad Vita.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 24°C to 34°C over the year, with about 1801 mm of rain in total.
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