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Voykit pocket guide · India
Adilabad
Spend a half‑day at Kuntala Waterfalls or a full day visiting nearby temples; otherwise just pass through.
Adilabad is a small district capital in northern Telangana, a good base for waterfalls, tribal temples and cotton‑region scenery. One night covers the main day‑trips; a second night only if you want a relaxed pace.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–₹1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–₹3,000 excl. bed · High ₹3,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (street stall) | ₹30–₹50 |
| Jalebi or Mahua laddu | ₹20–₹40 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹50–₹80 |
| Bus ticket (city‑to‑town, 30 km (19 mi))Bus ticket (city‑to‑town, 19 mi (30 km)) | ₹30–₹60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HYD · Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
- ≈ 300 km (186 mi) by road, bus or hired car≈ 186 mi (300 km) by road, bus or hired car
Typical fares
- Krishna Express Adilabad ↔ Hyderabad
- ≈ ₹800 one‑way, 12 h (check)
- Taxi to Kuntala Waterfalls
- ≈ ₹500 round‑trip (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local buses connect to Hyderabad, Nagpur and Nizamabad; hire a taxi or auto‑rickshaw for nearby waterfalls (30‑45 km (28 mi)). No city‑wide public transport.Local buses connect to Hyderabad, Nagpur and Nizamabad; hire a taxi or auto‑rickshaw for nearby waterfalls (30‑28 mi (45 km)). No city‑wide public transport.
See and do
Known for
- Kuntala Waterfalls
- Jainath Temple
- Cotton trade
- Tribal metal crafts
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kuntala Waterfalls | Bus to Neredikonda (≈ 2 h) then taxi 15 min | ≈ 2 h each way |
| Jainath Temple | Bus to nearby stop then taxi 10 min | ≈ 1.5 h each way |
| Basar Saraswati Temple | Bus to Basar (≈ 100 km (62 mi)) then walkBus to Basar (≈ 62 mi (100 km)) then walk | ≈ 3 h each way |
Sleep
- Adilabad town centre
- Budget hotels and guesthouses; good for one night with easy bus access
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | क्षमस्वkṣamasva |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavād |
| How much is it? | कितने का है?kitne kā hai? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?śaucālay kahān hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Krishna Express arrives 6:15 AM and departs 8:45 PM; Nandigram Express stops at 1 PM – check schedules for delays
- Roads to waterfalls can be narrow; travel after rain may be slower
- Limited accommodation near Kuntala and Jainath – book ahead if staying overnight
Generally safe; watch for traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Adilabad yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kuntala Waterfalls
- Jainath Temple
- Cotton trade
- Tribal metal crafts
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Adilabad: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Adilabad, revision 5086505 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5086505
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/adilabad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.