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Voykit pocket guide · India
Ghaziabad
Spend a day in Ghaziabad as a side‑trip from Delhi; use a budget hotel and the Delhi Metro for quick moves.
Ghaziabad is a densely built suburb of Delhi with many malls, a metro stop and easy rail links. It is best for a short stop‑over (1 day) to shop, see a few temples and use as a transit hub to nearby cities.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Jun (high heat)
- 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 ₹1,200–2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,500–5,000 excl. bed · High ₹5,000+ 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/ambulance 101 · India emergency (all services) 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 |
|---|---|
| Street food (chaat, samosa) | ₹30–₹80 |
| Meal at mid‑range restaurant | ₹300–₹600 |
| Metro ride (single token) | ₹20–₹40 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹250–₹350 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HDO · Hindon Airport
- Limited domestic service; may close after expansion, Delhi IGI ~45 km (28 mi) awayLimited domestic service; may close after expansion, Delhi IGI ~28 mi (45 km) away
Typical fares
- Hindon Airport → Delhi IGI (taxi)
- ≈₹2,200–₹2,800, 45 km (28 mi)≈₹2,200–₹2,800, 28 mi (45 km)
- Metro day‑pass
- ₹200 for unlimited rides
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
Use the Delhi Metro Red Line (Vaishali station) for city travel; UPSRTC buses connect to Delhi, Noida and Meerut; local EMU trains from Ghaziabad Junction serve nearby towns.
See and do
Known for
- Malls such as Gaur Central, Silver City and Pacific Mall
- Ghanta Ghar market
- Mohan Nagar Temple
- Ram Manohar Lohia Park
- Delhi Metro Red Line extension to Vaishali
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi (New Delhi Railway Station) | Metro Red Line to Vaishali, then DMRC Yellow Line to New Delhi – about 45 min total | ≈1 h |
| Meerut | EMUs from Ghaziabad Junction, about 45 min | ≈1 h 15 min |
| Noida (Sector 18) | Metro Red Line to Noida Sector 18 – 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Clarks Inn Suites
- Mid‑range, near Pacific Business Park, check‑in 2 PM
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sahibabad
- Eco‑friendly, vegetarian‑friendly, near Vasundhara
- Lemon Tree Hotel
- Air‑conditioned, 55 rooms, in Kaushambi (East Delhi Mall)
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | सॉरी / माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Where is the metro station? | मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है?metro station 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
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Traffic congestion on GT Road during peak commuter hours.
- Pickpockets on crowded metros and markets – keep valuables secure.
Generally safe for day visitors; stay alert in crowded markets and avoid isolated streets after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ghaziabad yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Malls such as Gaur Central, Silver City and Pacific Mall
- Ghanta Ghar market
- Mohan Nagar Temple
- Ram Manohar Lohia Park
- Delhi Metro Red Line extension to Vaishali
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Ghaziabad official website: ghaziabad.nic.in/
- Wikivoyage: Ghaziabad, revision 5242042 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242042
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ghaziabad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.