The 14 Best Day Trips from Bārākpur
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Bārākpur, India, led by Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah. The closest is Naihāti, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bārākpur at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 23 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Khulna | 123 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Howrah | 22 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Durgapur | 136 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 37 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Barddhamān | 75 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bagerhat | 147 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Naihāti | 15 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Jessore | 98 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Uluberiya | 42 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Baharampur | 149 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hugli | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Haldia | 83 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Medinīpur | 114 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bārākpur
- 1
Kolkata, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south of Bārākpur1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
Also nearby: Maheshtala.
- 2
Khulna, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Bārākpur3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Howrah, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south of Bārākpur1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
- 4
Durgapur, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Bārākpur4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Rajpur Sonarpur, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south of Bārākpur1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Barddhamān, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Bārākpur2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Bagerhat, Bangladesh
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Bārākpur4 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Naihāti, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km north of Bārākpur50 min round trip - 9
Jessore, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Bārākpur3 hr round trip - 10
Uluberiya, India
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km south-west of Bārākpur1 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Baharampur, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Bārākpur4 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Hugli, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of Bārākpur50 min round trip - 13
Haldia, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south of Bārākpur2 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Medinīpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Bārākpur3 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bārākpur to Kolkata
A realistic pace for Kolkata, 23 km from Bārākpur. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Bārākpur
- 09:05Arrive in Kolkata (35 min drive)
- 09:20Howrah Bridge
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
- 15:05Head back to Bārākpur
- 15:40Home in Bārākpur
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bārākpur?
- The best day trips from Bārākpur are Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah, Durgapur, Rajpur Sonarpur. The closest is Naihāti, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bārākpur?
- Naihāti is the closest, 15 km north of Bārākpur, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bārākpur?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Bārākpur: Naihāti (25 min), Hugli (25 min), Howrah (35 min), Kolkata (35 min), Rajpur Sonarpur (45 min), Uluberiya (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Bārākpur for a day out?
- Kolkata is the largest city in day-trip range, 23 km south of Bārākpur and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bārākpur?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Baharampur at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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