Travel Cost to West Bengal, India
Republic of India
West Bengal, India offers unique experiences and memorable adventures for travelers. Our 2026 cost analysis shows daily expenses between $28 - $86. Use the calculator below to customize your budget based on your preferences.
📖 About West Bengal
West Bengal is a state in the eastern portion of India.
It is situated along the Bay of Bengal.
It had a population of over 91 million inhabitants within an area of 88,752 km2 (34,267 sq mi) as of 2011. The population estimate as of 2023 is 99,723,000. West Bengal is the fourth-most populous and thirteenth-largest state by area in India, as well as the eighth-most populous country subdivision of the world. As a part of the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, it borders Bangladesh in the east, and Nepal and Bhutan in the north. It also borders the Indian states of Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Sikkim and Assam. The state capital is Kolkata, the third-largest metropolis, and seventh largest city by population in India. West Bengal includes the Darjeeling Himalayan hill region, the Ganges delta, the Rarh region, the coastal Sundarbans and the Bay of Bengal. The state's main ethnic group are the Bengalis, with the Bengali Hindus forming the demographic majority.
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📊 Estimated Budget for West Bengal, India
This is an estimated calculation based on regional averages. Actual costs may vary based on your specific location and choices.
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Estimated Total Budget
$672
$48 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$22 per night
Food & Dining
$11 per day
Local Transport
$6 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for West Bengal, India
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
Best time to visit: Varies by destination
Peak season: Summer and holidays
Current Weather in New Delhi
31.8°C
89.2°F
Partly Cloudy
💨 9.2 km/h
💧 19%
Thu
44.3°
31.8°
Fri
42.4°
33°
Sat
40.9°
33.5°
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West Bengal, India Facts
🏛️ Capital
New Delhi
🌍 Continent
Asia
📐 Area
3,287,263 km²
📞 Phone Code
+91
💰 Currency
Indian rupee
₹ (INR)
🗺️ Region
Southern Asia
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
44 sites in India
Ellora Caves
These 34 monasteries and temples, extending over more than 2 km, were dug side by side in the wall of a high basalt cliff, not far from Aurangabad, in...
Read More →Taj Mahal
An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, t...
Read More →Ajanta Caves
The first Buddhist cave monuments at Ajanta date from the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more r...
Read More →Agra Fort
Near the gardens of the Taj Mahal stands the important 16th-century Mughal monument known as the Red Fort of Agra. This powerful fortress of red sands...
Read More →Sun Temple, Konârak
On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya's ...
Read More →Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known e...
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