Haldia Tourism

"The Heritage Capital of West Bengal" Haldia Tourism Often considered as a mere river port assistingKolkata, 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 ofWest 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. Download Haldia PDF Guide > What's Great? Simple lifestyle of people. Beautiful city with some unique places to explore like Haldia Port. What's not so Great? Scorching summers and harsh winters. No adventure sports. For Whom Haldia has many temples so, the place is great for religious people. Good for those who want to know Bengali culture.

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.

One Day Itinerary 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.

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. View 2 Restaurants in Haldia >>

Oct-Maris 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. Weather in Haldia Loading... Haldia in Summer (March - May) Summers in Haldia are extreme. The days are hot and dry with temperatures ranging between 22 to 35 degrees Celcius. Haldia does not witness rainfall during this time. The scorching heat makes it difficult to step outside, therefore it is advisable not to visit Haldia in summers. Haldia in Monsoon (June - September) From June onwards, monsoon starts setting in and it lasts till September. Incessant rainfall is witnessed during this period in Haldia. While the mercury comes slightly down, humidity levels are high. The entire place remains drenched and the weather is stuffy. This is certainly not the best time to visit the place as heavy rainfall obstructs outdoor activities. Haldia in Winter (October - February) Winters start taking over the monsoon season from October. Winters in Haldia are very harsh with temperatures ranging from 10 to 26 degrees Celcius. The nights are cooler than days. However, in the months of October and November, when the winter season starts, the weather remains pleasant and is considered as the best time to visit Haldia. Monthly Weather in Haldia Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 14 26 February 19 30 March 22 32 April 27 35 May 26 37 June 27 35 July 27 32 August 27 32 September 27 33 October 25 33 November 20 29 December 15 27