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Indian Institute of Technology,
(I.I.T.) Kharagpur,
Kharagpur, West Bengal 721302, India.
Climate:
Winter (October to February) is moderate and pleasant (10 to 25 degree C) in Kharagpur. Summer (March to June) is hot (25 to 40 degree C) and sometimes humid.
Rains are normally confined to the months of June to September
By Air
The nearest airport to Kharagpur is the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Kolkata. You can get a flight to Kolkata airport on regular basis. It is widely connected to almost all the major destinations of the country.
From Kolkata Airport you can take a cab from the Airport taxi stand to Kharagpur. The distance is almost 140KM. The travel time is approximately 2.30 hrs. It costs roughly Rs. 3000/- (depending on the taxi type). OR
You can take a cab and reach Howrah railway station. Take a taxi to Howrah Station (UBER and OLA is available). The cost is approximately Rs. 300. It takes around 1.30 Hrs (if you get Traffic Jam) to reach Howrah station. There is regular Express and Local (choice is yours) trains to Kharagpur. It takes 2 hrs by an express train - Fare - Rs 60/- to 150/- depending on class and train type. The Institute is 5 km from Kharagpur railway station. (Kharagpur Rly stn.-IIT campus: Taxi fare Rs. 150 /-, Rickshaw Fare Rs. 60/-, Auto rickshaw Fare Rs.100/-)
By Train
Kharagpur is well connected to most major cities of India by rail. There are frequent trains to Kharagpur. Check http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ for train details. Alternatively, you can reach the Howrah Railway station and take a local or express train to Kharagpur.
By Road
Book a cab to reach Kharagpur from Kolkata or Howrah station via road. The distance is almost 140KM. The travel time is approximately 2.30 hrs. It costs roughly Rs. 3000/- (depending on the taxi type).
The Institute is 5 km from Kharagpur railway station. (Kharagpur Rly stn.-IIT campus: Taxi fare Rs. 150 /-, Rickshaw Fare Rs. 60/-, Auto rickshaw Fare Rs.100/-)
Accommodation
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