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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 39 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Khulna | 120 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Howrah | 38 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Durgapur | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 52 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Pānihāti | 24 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Barddhamān | 67 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Bārāsat | 23 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Bagerhat | 146 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jessore | 88 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Uluberiya | 57 km SW | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Hugli
- 1
Kolkata, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south of Hugli1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
Also nearby: Maheshtala, Kāmārhāti, Bāli, Baranagar.
- 2
Khulna, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Hugli3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Howrah, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south of Hugli1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
- 4
Durgapur, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Hugli4 hr round trip - 5
Rajpur Sonarpur, India
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car52 km south of Hugli2 hr round trip - 6
Pānihāti, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south of Hugli1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Barddhamān, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of Hugli2 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Bārāsat, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south-east of Hugli1 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Bagerhat, Bangladesh
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Hugli4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Jessore, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km east of Hugli2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Uluberiya, India
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave Hugli
- 09:15Arrive in Kolkata (45 min drive)
- 09:30Howrah Bridge
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
- 15:15Head back to Hugli
- 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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