The 15 Best Day Trips from Khardah
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Khardah, India, led by Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah. The closest is Chandannagar, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Khardah at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 17 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Khulna | 122 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Howrah | 17 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Durgapur | 141 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Bhātpāra | 17 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Maheshtala | 27 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 32 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Barddhamān | 80 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Bagerhat | 145 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Naihāti | 20 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Jessore | 99 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Uluberiya | 39 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Chandannagar | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Hugli | 21 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Haldia | 78 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Khardah
- 1
Kolkata, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south of Khardah50 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
- 2
Khulna, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Khardah3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Howrah, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south of Khardah50 min round tripKnown for Howrah Bridge.
- 4
Durgapur, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-west of Khardah4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Bhātpāra, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km north of Khardah50 min round trip - 6
Maheshtala, India
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-west of Khardah1 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Rajpur Sonarpur, India
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km south of Khardah1 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Barddhamān, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Khardah2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Bagerhat, Bangladesh
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Khardah4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Naihāti, India
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north of Khardah1 hr round trip - 11
Jessore, Bangladesh
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Khardah3 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Uluberiya, India
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-west of Khardah1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Chandannagar, India
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of Khardah50 min round trip - 14
Hugli, India
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north of Khardah1 hr round trip - 15
Haldia, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Khardah3 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Khardah to Kolkata
A realistic pace for Kolkata, 17 km from Khardah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Khardah
- 08:55Arrive in Kolkata (25 min drive)
- 09:10Howrah Bridge
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
- 14:55Head back to Khardah
- 15:20Home in Khardah
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Khardah?
- The best day trips from Khardah are Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah, Durgapur, Bhātpāra. The closest is Chandannagar, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Khardah?
- Chandannagar is the closest, 16 km north of Khardah, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Khardah?
- 9 places are within about an hour's drive of Khardah: Chandannagar (25 min), Kolkata (25 min), Howrah (25 min), Bhātpāra (25 min), Naihāti (30 min), Hugli (30 min).
- What is the biggest city near Khardah for a day out?
- Kolkata is the largest city in day-trip range, 17 km south of Khardah and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Khardah?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bagerhat at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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