Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Howrah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Howrah

With a population of 1,03 million, Howrah is a must-see destination in West Bengal, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Howrah to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Howrah

Howrah in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 681
1 night at 3-star hotel
Howrah in August
Estimated hotel price
₹ 681
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Howrah in May, when the average temperature is 31 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 20 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 365 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Howrah, with an average rainfall of 6 mm.

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How to Get to Howrah

Plane

When flying to Howrah, you’ll arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Howrah include IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic and Air India. The shortest domestic flight to Howrah departs from Agartala and takes around 1h.

Plane

When flying to Howrah, you’ll arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Howrah include IndiGo, Virgin Atlantic and Air India. The shortest domestic flight to Howrah departs from Agartala and takes around 1h.

Airports near Howrah

CCUKolkata Netaji S. Chandra
RDPDurgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam

Airlines serving Howrah

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,681 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,785 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (430 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,944 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
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Where to stay in Howrah

Average rates range from around ₹ 1,774 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,518 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Howrah

Most booked hotels in Howrah

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Itc Royal Bengal, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,293+
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Hyatt Regency Kolkata
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,497+
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Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,124+
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The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,541+
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Peerless Hotel Kolkata
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
₹ 6,232+
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The Park Kolkata
5 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 7,022+
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Hiring a car in Howrah

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Howrah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

Expect to pay ₹ 108 per litre in Howrah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,298 and ₹ 1,731.

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