Visiting Pond
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Book safari permits online in advance; weekend slots sell out.
- Wear dull colours and keep quiet in the vehicle.
- Carry your ID: it is checked against the permit.
Hours for this nature spot are not listed yet; Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). is typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Pond
All places near Amtala →
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
temple · 1 km
Baba Baro Kachari Temple
temple · 9 km
Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary
sanctuary · 15 km
Nature Park
sanctuary · 15 km · Kolkata
Rabindra Sarovar Lake
lake · 16 km · Kolkata
Kalighat Kali Temple
temple · 16 km · Kolkata
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary · South 24 Parganas15 kmNature Park · Kolkata15 kmAcharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden · Haora20 kmSundarbans National Park · South 24 Parganas107 kmRamnabagan Wildlife Sanctuary · Purba Barddhaman129 kmSundarbans West Wildlife Sanctuary · Khulna Division140 kmHow to reach Pond
From Kolkata
About 24 km by road (19 km straight line). Directions · places near Kolkata
From Digha
About 148 km by road (119 km straight line). Directions · places near Digha
From Durgapur
About 198 km by road (158 km straight line). Directions · places near Durgapur
Nearest towns with a guide: Amtala (6 km) · Balarampur (11 km) · Bawali (12 km). Coordinates 22.41543, 88.28485. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Pond?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Pond?
Hours for Pond are not published here. Typical for wildlife, forests & gardens in India: Safaris run in early morning and late afternoon slots. Many national parks and tiger reserves close their core zones during the monsoon (roughly July to September or October). Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Pond from Kolkata?
Pond is about 24 km by road from Kolkata (19 km straight line), 148 km from Digha and 198 km from Durgapur. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Pond?
Nearby: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (temple, 0 km), Baba Baro Kachari Temple (temple, 9 km), Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary (sanctuary, 15 km), Nature Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Rabindra Sarovar Lake (lake, 16 km), Kalighat Kali Temple (temple, 16 km).
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