Overview
Kharagpur is the largest city in southwest West Bengal and serves as a planned industrial center. It is notable for being home to the first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kharagpur), established in 1951.
Budget Travel · History · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Excellent mobile coverage from all major providers. Internet cafes charge 10-25 per hour. Area code is 3222.
Food
50+ restaurants, tea shops, and sweet-shops. Notable local sweet: Khirayer Gogjaa. Affordable shanty restaurants at Bogda bus stand.
Transport
Kharagpur Junction (KGP) is a major railway hub with the world's fourth-longest platform. Virtually all long-distance trains passing through have scheduled stops here.
Weather
Summers are hot and humid (up to 40°C); winters brief and chilly (around 22°C). Monsoon brings heavy rainfall from June to September.