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Dholpurधौलपुर
Skip Dholpur unless you are a birdwatcher or fort enthusiast: half a day for the fort and a Chambal boat ride, then move on to Bharatpur or Agra.
Dholpur is a small town in eastern Rajasthan, 55 km south of Agra, known for the Shergarh Fort and the National Chambal Sanctuary. The fort is a quick climb with a view; the sanctuary offers gharial and dolphin sightings by boat. Most travellers pass through on the way to Bharatpur or Sawai Madhopur. One night is enough if you want a morning boat trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, boat trips may be suspended)
- Airports
- AGR · DEL
- Nights
- 1
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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 ▾
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- 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 Dholpur112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dholpur, 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
- SafetyDholpur is quiet and generally safe.
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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 · 112 fire and ambulance (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.
- AirportAGR Agra Airport (About 1.5 h by road; limited domestic flights.).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and taxis from the station; a day hire (about ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14)) covers the fort and the sanctuary boat launch.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDorm bed in a guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedPrivate double room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedPrivate double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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
- AGR Agra Airport (About 1.5 h by road; limited domestic flights.) · DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (About 4–5 h by road or train via Agra.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
May
Avoid
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Nov (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dholpur: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
43°C (109°F)109°F (43°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jun
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
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Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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
Auto-rickshaws and taxis from the station; a day hire (about ₹800–1,200) covers the fort and the sanctuary boat launch. Walking is fine within the bazaar.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Train from Dholpur Junction (about 40 min) or taxi (about 1 h)
Keoladeo National Park is the main draw; a full day.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Train via Gangapur City or taxi (about 2 h)
Ranthambore National Park; better as a separate trip.
Agra
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train (about 1 h) or taxi (about 1.5 h)
Taj Mahal and Agra Fort; combine with Dholpur on the same day.
Deeg
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi via Bharatpur (about 1.5 h)
Deeg Palace and water gardens; half a day.
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.
Near Dholpur Junction
A few budget hotels and guesthouses; convenient for the train station.
Chambal river area
Forest-department rest houses and a couple of eco-lodges; book ahead for boat trips.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private double room1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw day hire (fort + sanctuary boat launch)1 × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Boat trip in Chambal Sanctuary (per person, check)2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,060 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,830 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,660≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw from station to fort | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
| Train Dholpur–Agra (general class) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat trips on the Chambal depend on water levels and park permissions: confirm at the forest office a day ahead.
- Shergarh Fort has no shade; carry water and go early.
- Last train to Agra or Bharatpur leaves around 21:00; check the schedule.Last train to Agra or Bharatpur leaves around 9:00 PM; check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Dholpurधौलपुर
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Emergency
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dholpur Junction → Shergarh Fort by auto: ₹100–150 (≈ US$2)
- Dholpur → Bharatpur by train: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Dholpur → Agra by train: ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- मुझे किले ले चलो — Take me to the fort (mujhe kile le chalo)
- नाव की सवारी — Boat trip (naav ki sawari)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
Hindi is widely understood; English less so outside hotels and the station.
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 Dholpur. 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 Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, boat trips may be suspended) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat-trip booking anchor: forest office phone and hours, monsoon suspension rule.
- Fort opening hours verified on site or via Dholpur district tourism page.
- Eat pages with last-order times for the two main dhabas.
- Night-train fixture for Agra–Dholpur–Bharatpur corridor.
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