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Major city · India

Gondia

Use Gondia as a stopover between Nagpur and Madhya Pradesh or a base for Nagzira and Navegaon parks: one night is enough for the city, two if you safari.

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Gondia is a small city in eastern Maharashtra named after the Gondi people. It has no major sights of its own but sits close to two wildlife parks — Nagzira and Navegaon — that draw birders and tiger-trackers. Most travellers pass through on the rail line between Nagpur and Raipur or Jabalpur.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
INR
Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain)
Airport
NAG
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Gondia: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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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
Emergency numbers for Gondia112 ▾

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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 Gondia, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Auto-rickshaw in town (up to 5 km (3.1 mi))₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Budget bedDorm bed in a lodge, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room in a budget hotel, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
  • High-end bedDouble room in a budget hotel, 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.

Nagzira Wildlife SanctuaryNavegaon National ParkGondi tribal cultureRailway junction
Airports
NAG Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (About 2.5 h by road; taxis and buses available)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    36°C (97°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (42°C (108°F)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Gondia: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

Mar

36°C (97°F)

18°C (64°F)

2 rd

Apr

40°C (104°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

26°C (79°F)

3 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

25°C (77°F)

12 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

18 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

23°C (73°F)

17 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

22°C (72°F)

11 rd

Oct

32°C (90°F)

19°C (66°F)

4 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

15°C (59°F)

1 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

12°C (54°F)

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 cover the town; for the parks, hire a taxi for the day or take a state bus. Nagzira is about 60 km south-west, Navegaon about 50 km north-west.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Taxi from Gondia, about 1 h

Best at dawn or late afternoon; book entry online.

Navegaon National Park

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Taxi from Gondia, about 1 h

Bird-watching and boat rides on the lake; winter is peak.

Nagpur

go

Door to door: About 2.5–3 h

Train or bus, about 2.5 h

For the airport, museums and orange markets.

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.

Gondia town centre

Near the railway station and bus stand; basic hotels and lodges.

Nagzira / Navegaon park gates

Forest-department rest houses and a few private resorts; book ahead in season.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room in a budget hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,000₹2,000
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Taxi Gondia → Nagzira return1 × ₹2,500 · check₹2,500
Park entry fee (Indian / foreigner)2 × ₹500 · check₹1,000
Guide for a safari1 × ₹1,000 · check₹1,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,250
Trip total≈ ₹6,880 per person per day, bed included₹13,750≈ US$160

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Chai at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Vegetarian thali₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
Non-veg thali₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Auto-rickshaw in town (up to 5 km)₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
Taxi Gondia → Nagzira (one way)₹1,200–1,500 (≈ US$14–18)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Gondia is a quiet town; standard precautions apply. The main risks are heatstroke in summer and stray dogs at night. In the parks, follow the guide's instructions.
  • Park entry requires a permit: check the official websites for online booking and timings.
  • No ATM inside the parks; carry enough cash.
  • Monsoon (Jul–Sep) closes some park trails; confirm before you go.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire
101
Ambulance
108

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My bed tonight

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मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिएTake me to this address

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire101
  • Ambulance108

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Gondia → Nagpur by train: about ₹150–400 (≈ US$2–5), 2–2.5 h (check)
  • Taxi Gondia → Nagzira: about ₹1,200–1,500 (≈ US$14–18) one way (check)

Say or show

  • नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
  • बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai?)
  • मुझे डॉक्टर चाहिए — I need a doctor (mujhe doctor chahiye)

Marathi and Hindi are the main languages; English is understood at hotels and parks.

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 Gondia. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (hot), Jul–Sep (heavy rain) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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