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Voykit pocket guide · India
Meerut
मेरठ
Spend 1–2 days in Meerut for its historic sites and market, then take the 40‑min RRTS to Delhi for more attractions.
Meerut, 60 km north of Delhi, offers a compact historic core, bustling markets and easy RRTS links to the capital. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you explore the surrounding temples and shopping districts before heading to Delhi.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- मेरठ
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- May–Sep (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 ₹1,500–₹2,500 excl. bed · Mid ₹3,000–₹5,000 excl. bed · High ₹6,000–₹9,000 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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Chaat snack | ₹30–₹60 |
| Samosa | ₹20–₹40 |
| Taxi Delhi‑Meerut (one way) | ₹1,800–₹2,500 |
| RRTS ticket (standard) | ₹150 |
| Coffee (café) | ₹80–₹150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HDO · Hindon Airport (Ghaziabad)
- ≈62 km (39 mi) from Meerut, connects via road or taxi≈39 mi (62 km) from Meerut, connects via road or taxi
Typical fares
- RRTS Delhi‑Meerut (standard)
- ₹150 one‑way, 40 min (check)
- Taxi Delhi‑Meerut
- ₹1,800–₹2,500 depending on time of day
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 Namo Bharat RRTS (40 min to Delhi, ₹150–225), Meerut Metro, e‑rickshaws or local buses for intra‑city travel.
See and do
Known for
- Augarhnath Mandir
- St. John's Church
- Mustafa Castle
- cricket bat workshops
- chaat bazaars
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Namo Bharat RRTS, 40 min, every 15 min | ≈1 h total |
| Haridwar | Train from Meerut City Junction, ≈3 h | ≈3.5 h |
Sleep
- Hotel Naveen Deluxe
- Boutique hotel on Abu Lane, central location
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितने का है?yah kitne ka hai? |
| Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?bas stop kahaan 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
- RRTS fares may change; check the official RRTS site.
- Taxi fares from Delhi vary seasonally (₹1,800–₹2,500).
- Peak summer heat can make walking uncomfortable.
Meerut is generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded markets and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Meerut yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Augarhnath Mandir
- St. John's Church
- Mustafa Castle
- cricket bat workshops
- chaat bazaars
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Meerut, revision 5320268 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5320268
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Meerutमेरठ
इस पते पर ले जाएँ
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
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US consulate in Delhi; Indian embassy in Washington, D.C.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/meerut). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.