Howrah travel guide

Howrah Tourism | Howrah Guide

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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Howrah to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Howrah

Howrah in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 606
1 night at 3-star hotel
Howrah in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 606
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 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Howrah include IndiGo, Air India and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Howrah departs from Guwahati and takes around 1h 25m.

Plane

When flying to Howrah, you’ll arrive at Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra (CCU), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Howrah include IndiGo, Air India and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Howrah departs from Guwahati and takes around 1h 25m.

Airports near Howrah

Airlines serving Howrah

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (260 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,250 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
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Where to stay in Howrah

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 1,085 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Howrah

Most booked hotels in Howrah

The Oberoi Grand Kolkata
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,828+
ITC Sonar, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kolkata
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
₹ 6,991+
Novotel Kolkata Hotel And Residences
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,843+
Fabhotel De Sivalika
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
₹ 1,503+
Peerless Hotel Kolkata
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 4,784+

Hiring a car in Howrah

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 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 ₹ 1,252 and ₹ 1,669.