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The 14 Best Day Trips from Rishra

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 Rishra, India, led by Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah. The closest is Chandannagar, about 25 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Rishra at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kolkata18 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Khulna125 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Howrah17 km S25 minHalf-day trip
Durgapur138 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bhātpāra17 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Rajpur Sonarpur33 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Barddhamān77 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Bagerhat148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Naihāti20 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Jessore102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Uluberiya37 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Chandannagar16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Hugli21 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Haldia78 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Rishra

  1. 1

    Kolkata, India

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south of Rishra50 min round trip

    Known for Howrah Bridge.

    Also nearby: Maheshtala.

  2. 2

    Khulna, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Rishra3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Howrah, India

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south of Rishra50 min round trip

    Known for Howrah Bridge.

  4. 4

    Durgapur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-west of Rishra4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Bhātpāra, India

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north of Rishra50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Rajpur Sonarpur, India

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south of Rishra1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barddhamān, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-west of Rishra3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Bagerhat, Bangladesh

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Rishra4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Naihāti, India

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Rishra1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Jessore, Bangladesh

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Rishra3 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Uluberiya, India

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Rishra1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chandannagar, India

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Rishra50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Hugli, India

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north of Rishra1 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Haldia, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Rishra3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Rishra to Kolkata

A realistic pace for Kolkata, 18 km from Rishra. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Rishra
  2. 08:55Arrive in Kolkata (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Howrah Bridge
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kolkata
  6. 14:55Head back to Rishra
  7. 15:20Home in Rishra

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Rishra?
The best day trips from Rishra are Kolkata, Khulna, Howrah, Durgapur, Bhātpāra. The closest is Chandannagar, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Rishra?
Chandannagar is the closest, 16 km north of Rishra, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Rishra?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Rishra: Chandannagar (25 min), Howrah (25 min), Bhātpāra (25 min), Kolkata (25 min), Naihāti (30 min), Hugli (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Rishra for a day out?
Kolkata is the largest city in day-trip range, 18 km south of Rishra 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 Rishra?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bagerhat at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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