Major city · India
Bidar
Spend a half‑day to one full day in Bidar: explore the fort, Barid Shahi tombs and a temple, then catch a train back.
Bidar is a small historic town in northern Karnataka. Its main attractions – the 15th‑century fort, Barid Shahi tombs and a few temples – are clustered within walking distance of the railway station. One day is enough to see the highlights; a second day allows a slower pace or a visit to the nearby Manik Prabhu temple.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (cool, dry)
- avoid Mar–Jun (heat, pre‑monsoon)
- Airport
- IXX
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Bidar112 ▾
- All services112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bidar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyBidar is generally safe; watch for petty theft, traffic, and extreme heat in summer.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckIXX Bidar Airport (check).
- Getting aroundMost sights are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the station; walk or hire an auto‑rickshaw (₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) per km).Most sights are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the station; walk or hire an auto‑rickshaw (₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) per km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IXX Bidar Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (5 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bidar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most sights are within 2 km of the station; walk or hire an auto‑rickshaw (₹30–₹50 per km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Manik Prabhu Temple
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus or shared auto, about 1 h 15 min, 53 km (33 mi)Bus or shared auto, about 1 h 15 min, 33 mi (53 km)
Spiritual site, open daily.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Budget hotels near Bidar railway station
basic rooms, walk to main sights (check availability).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,200–₹2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–₹4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (10 km)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹270 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,920 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,920≈ US$35 |
basic amenities, shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water.Summer temperatures can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water.
- Auto‑rickshaws may not use meters; agree fare beforehand.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
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ಈ ವಿಳಾಸಕ್ಕೆ ದಯವಿಟ್ಟುTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Hyderabad (check address); Indian police 112 for emergencies.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bidar railway station → city centre (auto‑rickshaw): ≈₹30–₹50 (check)
Say or show
- ಕ್ಷಮಿಸಿ — Excuse me / Sorry (kshamisi)
- ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು — Thank you (dhanyavaadagalu)
- ಇದು ಎಷ್ಟು? — How much is it? (idu eshtu?)
- ಬಾತ್ರೂಮ್ ಎಲ್ಲಿ? — Where is the bathroom? (bathroom elli?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bidar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Feb (cool, dry) · avoid Mar–Jun (heat, pre‑monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialBidar official website
- fieldWikidata – Bidar
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bidar, revision 5257703 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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