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Voykit pocket guide · India
Aligarh
Spend 1–2 days in Aligarh: see the university campus, lock market and a temple; stay near the bus stand.
Aligarh, in the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh, is known for its lock industry and Aligarh Muslim University. The sights cluster around the campus and nearby markets, making a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat, rain)
- 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 ₹500–800 excl. bed · Mid ₹800–1,200 excl. bed · High ₹1,200+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Tea/coffee at a dhaba | ₹30–50 |
| Street snack (samosa, kachori) | ₹20–40 |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | ₹200–400 |
| Lock souvenir | ₹100–500 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹150–200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DEL · Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Main international gateway, about 140 km (87 mi) (≈2 h by train) from AligarhMain international gateway, about 87 mi (140 km) (≈2 h by train) from Aligarh
Typical fares
- Delhi → Aligarh (train, 2nd class)
- about ₹400, ~2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw city centre → university
- ≈₹150, 5 min
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
City streets are walkable; auto‑rickshaws are common for short trips. Trains run hourly from New Delhi to Aligarh station.
See and do
Known for
- Aligarh Muslim University
- Lock industry
- Ibn Sina Academy
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine | Auto‑rickshaw from city centre, ~10 min | 15 min |
| Manglayatan Temple (Aligarh‑Agra highway) | Auto‑rickshaw or taxi, ~20 min ride | 30 min |
Sleep
- Ananad Bhavan
- Near the old bus stand.
- Gulmarg Guest House
- Close to the University.
- Kareem Lodge
- Close to the University.
- Ruby Palace
- Near the old bus stand.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकते हैं?kya card se bhugtaan kar sakte hain? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalaya kahan 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
- Lock market stalls close on Fridays.
- Summer months can be very hot; carry water.
Aligarh is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and avoid isolated streets after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Aligarh yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Aligarh Muslim University
- Lock industry
- Ibn Sina Academy
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 – Aligarh: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Aligarh, revision 5308390 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5308390
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/aligarh). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.