Bardhaman, 100 km
The usual halt on the Durgapur Expressway, with plenty of places to eat.
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Kolkata to Tarapith: distance, road time and how to go
Tarapith is about 224 km from Kolkata and 220 km from Barrackpore, five to six hours by road through Bardhaman and Panagarh. People do it in a single very long day, but with Bakreswar, Kankalitala or Shantiniketan added it is a much better one night trip.
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The short version
- Road distance from Kolkata
- 224 km
- From Barrackpore side
- 220 km
- Usual drive time
- 5 to 6 hours from Kolkata or Barrackpore
- Best time to go
- October to March. Amavasya and Kaushiki Amavasya are extremely crowded
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Stops on the way
Shantiniketan, 163 km
About an hour before Tarapith if you take the Bolpur road. A very common overnight halt on this trip.
Bakreswar and Kankalitala
Hot springs and a Shakti Pith within 60 km of Tarapith. Both fit into the same trip comfortably.
Car or train
Trains from Howrah or Sealdah go to Rampurhat, about 8 km from the temple, and you take a local car from there. That works if you are travelling light. Most family and group bookings take a car all the way, because the temple, the cremation ground, Bakreswar and Kankalitala are spread out and the return is late.
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What we tell people before they go
Small things that decide whether the day is good or tiring.
Check the amavasya dates before fixing your date, unless the crowd is what you are going for.
Do not hand money or valuables to anyone promising a faster darshan.
If you are going for a puja, tell us, because the car may have to wait several hours at odd times.
Road distances and drive times here are checked on road routing data and then widened for real traffic. Timings, ferry hours and entry rules change with the season, so ask us the day before you go and we will tell you what the road is like that week.
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Cars for this trip
These are the trips on our list that match this guide. Pickup is from your gate.
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We pick up from these areas
A day trip works best when the car reaches you early, from your own side of town.
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Questions about Kolkata to Tarapith: distance, road time and how to go
How far is Tarapith from Kolkata?
About 224 km by road, five to six hours. From Barrackpore about 220 km.
Can Tarapith and Shantiniketan be done together?
Yes, that is the usual two day plan: Shantiniketan and a night at Bolpur, then Tarapith, Bakreswar and back on day two.
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