Your stay — Prince
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Good to know — Haldia
Type C/D/M · 230V
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$1 ≈ ₹95.55 · INR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Haldia, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Prince
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Howrah Junction (HWH) → Haldia Station (HLZ)
💡 Take a taxi from airport to Howrah (₹400, 45 mins). At Howrah, buy a general class ticket for Haldia — it's a direct train. Sit on the left side for river views past Mecheda. From Haldia station, auto-rickshaws charge ₹50 to the guest house (2 km). Arrive early to avoid standing room only.
Kolkata Airport Bus Stop (outside terminal) → Haldia Bus Stand (near Akash Guest House)
💡 Take bus AC-3 from airport to Esplanade (₹50, 45 mins). Then board WBSTC or South Bengal State Transport bus to Haldia (₹150, 2.5 hrs). Get off at Haldia Bus Stand — the guest house is a 10-minute auto ride (₹30). Avoid evening travel; buses get packed.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) → Akash Guest House & Tourist Dormitory, Haldia
💡 Use the official prepaid taxi counter inside the arrivals hall. Bargaining on the street can lead to inflated prices. Ask the driver to use the newer NH16 route to avoid Haldia town centre traffic.
Babughat (Kolkata) or Science City → Haldia Bus Stand
💡 Cheapest motorised option from central Kolkata. From airport, take a bus (₹20) to Science City. Share taxis leave when full (4 passengers). They're faster than buses but less comfortable than prepaid taxis. Best for solo travellers on a budget. Drop-off is at Haldia Bus Stand; short auto ride to guest house.
About Haldia
Wikipedia ↗
Haldia (Bengali: [ɦɔld̪ija]) is an industrial port city in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It has a major sea port and industrial belt located approximately 124 km (77 mi) southwest of Kolkata near the mouth of the Hooghly River, one of the distributaries of the Ganges. ...
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Top Attractions in Haldia
💡 Visit during the Shivratri festival (February/March) when the temple is decorated with lights and free prasad is distributed. No photography inside during prayers. Shoes off at the entrance – socks recommended in summer as the stone floor heats up.
💡 Go early, around 6–7 AM, before the sun gets hot and to see locals doing yoga or playing cricket. No entry fee, but parking near the main gate is informal – best to walk or cycle in.
💡 Best timed around sunset for cooler light and more vessel activity. No facilities – bring your own water and wear sturdy shoes; the ground can be muddy. Avoid visiting alone after dark as the area is quiet.
💡 Visit on weekdays if possible to avoid weekend crowds. The best stretch is towards the southern end – head left from the main parking area. No entry fee, but expect to pay ₹10–15 for parking a bike. Carry insect repellent.
💡 Entry is ₹10 for adults (as of 2024). Phone ahead to check if open – +91 (03224) 252-317. The driver's licence (required) is not enforced. Allow 30 minutes max. The best exhibit is a map showing the 19th-century river trade routes. Closed for lunch 1–2 PM.