Haldia, West Bengal
Mahishadal Rajbari and Goplajew Temple
Haldi River, Haldia
MCPI plant at Haldia
Haldia Dock and Port

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"The Heritage Capital of West Bengal"

Haldia Tourism

Often considered as a mere river port assisting Kolkata, Haldia has more to offer to India than just foreign trade. With it's rich collection of heritage locations, temples and local markets, Haldia is geared upto be the next major tourist hub of West Bengal.

From marine drives to palaces, Haldia is one of those rare places that combine the beauty of monuments with the bounty of nature. Explore this pristine land of legends, yet to be touched by tourist rush and commercialization.

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Mahishadal Rajbari and Goplajew Temple

Mahishadal Rajbari and Goplajew Temple
Marine Drive, Haldia

Marine Drive, Haldia
Sataku

Sataku
Haldia Dock and Port

Haldia Dock and Port
Tamluk Rajbari

Tamluk Rajbari
Muktidham Temple

Muktidham Temple
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Gardenia 29

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Ganga kutir Residency Villa

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Luxury Villa Ganga Kutir

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Taruchaya by StayVista, featuring breathtaking interiors, a charming gazebo & a lush lawn for an enchanting stay

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Terrace garden & Unique 1 bedroom AC rental unit in Haldia
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The Durga Festival

Since you are visiting West Bengal, make sure to witness the grand Durga Puja. It is one festival which is celebrated with vim and vigour, especially in Bengal. It is a festival of Hindus in which they remember and worship Durga Maa. In a ten day affair, various pandals are decorated throughout the city and people dress in traditional attire to pay respect to their deity. All areas are lightened up and fairs are also organised which are enjoyed by people of all age groups.
You can enjoy a variety of Bengali delicacies and shop for handicrafts in these fairs. People celebrate by visiting their relatives and shopping for the festival. On the last day, the effigies of the God, dressed in fine clothes, are immersed in water. The zeal and devotion of Bengalis during this time is something you should definitely witness.This festival takes place in the beginning of October.

Restaurants and Local Food in Haldia

The cuisine in Haldia is mainly traditional Bengali cuisine, dominated by preparations of Fish, Rice and Meat. Also one finds strong hints and flavors of spices, popular in the region, such as kalonji, fennel, cumin, black mustard seeds, fenugreek, in the food here.
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Suggested Itinerary for Haldia

Day 1- Reach Haldia by morning and check into your hotel. After having breakfast, you can start your day by visiting Haldia Dock and Port. It is located near to the heart of the city so, it will take around two to three hours to go through the entire port. On your way to lunch, you can see the Matangini's Statue. After this, in the evening, to get a beautiful view of the sunset and to relax your mind, you can head out to Balughata Riverside Sunset Point.
Day 2- Start early morning to visit Gopaljew Temple. You can also go to Muktidham Temple as per your choice. Make sure to start early to avoid traffic and crowd. After this, have lunch and head out to Sataku, Japenese town in Haldia. Enjoy there till late evening. On your way back, you can relish the serene view from Marine Drive.
Day 3- Early morning, you can start your day by visiting Tamluk Rajbari. Since it is located far from the city, it will take around three to four hours to explore the place including the travel time. Then, have lunch and you can end your trip by visiting Ramjew Temple.

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How to Reach Haldia

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Haldia is located in Purba Medinipur in the state of West Bengal. It has its own railway station located at a distance of around 4 km from the main city and connected to prominent cities of India. However, there is no airport in the city. The nearest airport is the one in Kolkata. So, if you choose air transport, you will have to travel to Kolkata first to reach the city. Regular buses are also available connecting Haldia to cities like Kolkata.

How to reach Haldia by flight

Haldia does not have its own airport. However, the nearest airport to Haldia is Netaji Subash Chandra Airport of Kolkata. It is located at a distance of around 135 km from the centre of the city. So, it takes around 4 hrs to drive from the airport to the city. The airport is well built and connected to major cities of India. International flights are also available.

How to reach Haldia by road

You can travel to Haldia via road. Haldia Municipality Transport Service provides daily A/C bus services from Kolkata.

How to reach Haldia by train

There is a railway station in Haldia which is located in Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal. You can easily travel by train to reach the city. The railway station of Haldia is at a distance of around 4 km. From the station, you can hire a taxi and reach the city within ten minutes.

Local transport in Haldia

One should be able to find themselves a cab to move about the city conveniently.

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FAQs on Haldia

What is famous about Haldia?

Simple lifestyle of people. Beautiful city with some unique places to explore like Haldia Port.

What is not so good about Haldia?

Scorching summers and harsh winters. No adventure sports.

Who should visit Haldia?

Haldia has many temples so, the place is great for religious people. Good for those who want to know Bengali culture.

What is the best time to visit Haldia?

Haldia witnesses extreme temperatures. The summers are too hot and the hottest month is considered to be May. Monsoon hits the city by the month of June. Heavy rainfall is observed till September. The temperature comes down slightly but high humidity makes it uncomfortable to explore the city. From October onwards, the mercury starts hitting the bottom. The best time to visit is on the onset of winter, around October to December.
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What is the local food in Haldia?

The cuisine in Haldia is mainly traditional Bengali cuisine, dominated by preparations of Fish, Rice and Meat. Also one finds strong hints and flavors of spices, popular in the region, such as kalonji, fennel, cumin, black mustard seeds, fenugreek, in the food here.
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What is the best way to reach Haldia?

Haldia is located in Purba Medinipur in the state of West Bengal. It has its own railway station located at a distance of around 4 km from the main city and connected to prominent cities of India. However, there is no airport in the city. The nearest airport is the one in Kolkata. So, if you choose air transport, you will have to travel to Kolkata first to reach the city. Regular buses are also available connecting Haldia to cities like Kolkata.
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What are the things to do in Haldia?

The top things to do in Haldia are Mahishadal Rajbari and Goplajew Temple, Marine Drive, Haldia, Sataku, Haldia Dock and Port, Tamluk Rajbari, Muktidham Temple. You can see all the places to visit in Haldia here

What are the places near Haldia?

The top places near to Haldia are Kolkata which is 67 km from Haldia, Digha which is located 71 km from Haldia, Raichak which is located 21 km from Haldia, Bakkhali which is located 55 km from Haldia, Talasari beach which is located 77 km from Haldia

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