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Bina
Use Bina as a brief rail stop on the Delhi‑Mumbai line; one day is enough, no overnight stay needed.
Bina is a railway junction in central Madhya Pradesh, about 139 km northeast of Bhopal. Trains on the Delhi‑Mumbai and Hawrah‑Jaipur routes stop here, making it convenient for a short visit while traveling between major cities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- BHO
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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 guide8 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
Emergency numbers for Bina112 ▾
- Police / 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 Bina, 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
- SafetyBina is a small junction town; the practical risks are heat in April–June, unlit roads after dark and trains that leave on their own schedule.
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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 police / 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.
- AirportBHO Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (Bina is 135 km (84 mi) from Bhopal Airport).BHO Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (Bina is 84 mi (135 km) from Bhopal Airport).
- Getting aroundLimited local transport; auto‑rickshaws and taxis are the main options from the station.
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
- BHO Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (Bina is 135 km (84 mi) from Bhopal Airport)BHO Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal (Bina is 84 mi (135 km) from Bhopal Airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bina: 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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 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
Limited local transport; auto‑rickshaws and taxis are the main options from the station.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2.5–3 h
Train toward Bhopal, then road from Vidisha or Sanchi station; check connections
The Buddhist stupas are the reason most travellers break the Delhi–Mumbai run here.
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Train on the Bina–Bhopal line, about 1 h
Old town with the Heliodorus pillar nearby; half a day.
Door to door: About 2.5–3 h
Train on the Delhi–Mumbai line, about 2–2.5 h
State capital with museums and lakes; base there rather than day-tripping.
Bhojpur
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Road via Bhopal or Vidisha; check road conditions
The unfinished Shiva temple is worth it only with your own vehicle.
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.
Hotel Gomti Nandan Palace
Both AC and non‑AC rooms; near Galla Mandi
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
- ₹1,000–1,800 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,800–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules may vary; confirm departure times at the station.
Emergency numbers
- Police / all services
- 112
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 Bina. 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–Mar · avoid May–Jun (high heat) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 1 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
Ask about Bina
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