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The 11 Best Day Trips from Hugli

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Hugli, India, led by Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah. The closest is Bārāsat, about 35 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Hugli at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kolkata39 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Khulna120 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Howrah38 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Durgapur130 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Rajpur Sonarpur52 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Pānihāti24 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Barddhamān67 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Bārāsat23 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Bagerhat146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Jessore88 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Uluberiya57 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Hugli

  1. 1

    Kolkata, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south of Hugli1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Howrah Bridge.

    Also nearby: Maheshtala, Kāmārhāti, Bāli, Baranagar.

  2. 2

    Khulna, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Hugli3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Howrah, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south of Hugli1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Howrah Bridge.

  4. 4

    Durgapur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Hugli4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Rajpur Sonarpur, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south of Hugli2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Pānihāti, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Hugli1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barddhamān, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of Hugli2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bārāsat, India

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-east of Hugli1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Bagerhat, Bangladesh

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Hugli4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Jessore, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of Hugli2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Uluberiya, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Hugli2 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Hugli to Kolkata

A realistic pace for Kolkata, 39 km from Hugli. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Hugli
  2. 09:15Arrive in Kolkata (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Howrah Bridge
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
  6. 15:15Head back to Hugli
  7. 16:00Home in Hugli

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hugli?
The best day trips from Hugli are Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah, Durgapur, Rajpur Sonarpur. The closest is Bārāsat, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hugli?
Bārāsat is the closest, 23 km south-east of Hugli, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hugli?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Hugli: Bārāsat (35 min), Pānihāti (35 min), Howrah (45 min), Kolkata (45 min), Rajpur Sonarpur (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Hugli for a day out?
Kolkata is the largest city in day-trip range, 39 km south of Hugli and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hugli?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bagerhat at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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