India /West Bengal /Purba Medinipur /Haldia

Haldia is a city that is situated in the state of West Bengal in the Purba Mendipur region. The city is one of the main sea ports in the region and it is present near the mouth of the Hooghly River. There are many places of tourist interest that are located here and these include historical monuments, temples and various sightseeing places. The region is perfect place to relax and escape the hectic life of the city. The main place of interest in the region is the Mahishadal Rajbari. This is an estate that was established in the 16th century and there are two sprawling palaces that are present here. The buildings are still in excellent condition and it is a good place to visit. One can also see a Gopaljew Temple in the palace complex. Some of the other temples that are located here two Shiva Temples, a Jagannath Temple and Natmandir. One can also visit the 5th century palace that is present here known as the Tamluk Palace. This is primarily in ruins at the moment. The ancient palace has withstood 2500 years of turmoil and is an example of the architectural brilliance of that period. The climatic conditions of the city of Haldia can be classsifed as a tropical monsoon type and the conditions vary according to the different seasons. Summers are hot and humid for the most part. Humidity is also a factor in these parts due to the proximity of the ocean. Monsoon season is long and one can expect perennial rainfall during this season. Winters are mild and this is the best time to visit the place.

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Category : Temples

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 721604

STD Code: 3224

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Haldia is a city and a municipality in Purba Medinipur in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a major riverport and industrial belt located approximately 50 kilometres southwest of Calcutta near the mouth of the Hooghly River, one of the distributaries of the Ganges.The Haldia Township is bordered by the Haldi River an offshoot of the Ganges River. The riverside in Haldia is a favorite destination for residents and one can see people strolling down the riverside during the evenings. A catamaran service used to operate from Kolkata to Haldia, but was withdrawn due to its high price and a decreasing number of passengers.

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By Air : The nearest airport is situated outside the city of Kolkata and this is located at a distance of around 81 kilometers from the place. The airport is connected to around 25 places across the country and this is the best option for travelers who are arriving by air. There are frequent flights from places such as Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Guwahati amongst many others. You can also travel from international cities such as Bangkok, Paro, Frankfurt and Singapore to Kolkata. Taxis are the best way to reach Haldia from the airport and they charge around Rs 7 per kilometer.

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Hotel Classic Inn ; Near Khudiram Square,Durgachak, City Center-Industrial Area Rd, Haldia, West Bengal 721602 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – Room Service

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Royal Harbour ; Manjushree Cinema, Durgachak, Haldia, West Bengal ; Ph – 03224 276 053 ; Facilities – Room Service

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel East Coast ; Durgachak, Haldia, West Bengal 721602 ; Ph – 03224 274 161 ; Facilities – Room Service

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Golden Retreat ; CITY CENTRE, DEBHOG, Hit Collage Rd, Haldia, West Bengal 721657
; Ph – 03224 252 020 ; Facilities – Room Service

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• Benfish Restaurant ;  Super Market, Durgachak, Haldia, West Bengal 721602 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Gungchil ;  H.I.T. Campus, Haldia, District Midnapore East, West Bengal, 721657, Haldia, West Bengal 721631 ; M –  099 32 413739 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Durga Pooja ; Venue:  Haldia ; Period :  October ; Details:  Goddes Durga is worshipped during the mounth of autumn and is known to beone of the grandest festivals enjoyed by the Hindus in the state o west bengal elaborote pandals are created to perform the rites and rituals of durga puja. Some of the most renowned pujas in haldia include durgachock puja. Hazramorh puja and many others.

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