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LandmarkJorasanko North
Nimtala Ghat
- 4.51.2k reviews
- Free
- Open now
Historic Hooghly riverside cremation ghat in north Kolkata with a Shiva (Bhutnath) temple.
Quick answers
Nimtala Ghat in short
When is Nimtala Ghat open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Nimtala Ghat?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Nimtala Ghat indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Nimtala Ghat good for kids?
Sometimes: Active cremation ground; sensitive site, not a typical outing for young children.
How much does Nimtala Ghat cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Nimtala Ghat?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Nimtala Ghat?
About 30 minutes.
Where is Nimtala Ghat?
64, Strand Rd, Ahiritola, Beniatola, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006.
Is Nimtala Ghat wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better Thursday at 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
29°
Clear
- Feels
- 32°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4pm
28° - 5pm
27° - 6pm26°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open nowsundayOpen 24 hours
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually quiet at this hour
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Nimtala Ghat
- 2 B.K. Pal Park · 12 min
- 3 MADHUBAN GARDEN (A unit of Nirvin Enterprises) · 14 min
- 4 Study247 Library · 15 min
- 5 Mohabhoj Restaurant Best Restaurant in Howrah · 18 min
Good to know
- Kids: Active cremation ground; sensitive site, not a typical outing for young children
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 1.2k reviews
Known for
- Cremation ghat
- Bhutnath Mandir
- Ganga view
On offer
- Restroom
What people say
- People like:
- Peaceful atmosphere, Ganga river view
Around Jorasanko North
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
B.K. Pal ParkPark · 12 min walk
MADHUBAN GARDEN (A unit of Nirvin Enterprises)Place · 14 min walk
Study247 LibraryLibrary · 15 min walk
Good nowMohabhoj Restaurant Best Restaurant in HowrahBengali · 18 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Water all day.
WaterThe whole time