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Voykit pocket guide · India
Bhiwani
Half a day is enough: see the Star Monument and the zoo, then move on to Hisar or Delhi. Not a base.
Bhiwani is a small Haryana city 128 km west of Delhi, known for its hexagonal Star Monument and a compact zoo. Most travellers pass through on the way to Hisar or Rewari. Half a day covers the main sights; there is no reason to stay overnight unless you have business or family in town.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Jun (extreme heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 ₹1,500–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High ₹4,000+ 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 101 · Ambulance 102 · All emergencies 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.
Get in
By air
- DEL · Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
- 128 km (80 mi) east; the nearest major airport. Taxi or bus to Bhiwani takes about 3 h.80 mi (128 km) east; the nearest major airport. Taxi or bus to Bhiwani takes about 3 h.
Typical fares
- Auto-rickshaw (within town)
- ₹50–150 depending on distance
- Bus Delhi → Bhiwani
- about ₹200–400 (check)
- Taxi Delhi → Bhiwani
- ₹2,000–3,000 (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
Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town. For the Star Monument (near Dinod Village) you need a rickshaw or taxi.
See and do
Known for
- Star Monument
- Bhiwani Zoo (Mini Zoo)
- Satlok Ashram
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hisar | Bus or taxi, about 1 h | About 1 h |
| Rewari | Train from Bhiwani Junction, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
| Delhi | Bus or taxi, about 3 h | About 3 h |
Sleep
- City centre near the bus stand
- Basic budget hotels; convenient for early departures.
- Hisar (60 km north)
- Better accommodation options if you need a proper night's sleep.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | नमस्तेnamaste |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much? | कितना?kitna? |
| Where is the bus stand? | बस स्टैंड कहाँ है?bus stand kahaan hai? |
| Please take me to… | मुझे… ले चलिएmujhe… le chaliye |
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
- The zoo is small and may disappoint if you expect a large facility; it takes 30–60 min.
- Star Monument is inside a private complex (Radhaswami Satsang Bhawan); check if it is open to visitors before going.
- Satlok Ashram offers free accommodation and food, but it is a religious site — dress modestly and respect rules.
Bhiwani is a small, quiet city. Standard precautions apply: avoid walking alone after dark in isolated areas, keep valuables out of sight, and agree on rickshaw fares before the ride.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bhiwani yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Star Monument
- Bhiwani Zoo (Mini Zoo)
- Satlok Ashram
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Bhiwani, revision 5282117 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5282117
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bhiwani). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.