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Orai
Orai is a half-day stop on the road between Kanpur and Jhansi: see Chaurasi Gumbad, visit the water park, then move on. One night if you need a break.
Orai is a market town in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, best known for the 15th-century Chaurasi Gumbad tomb in nearby Kalpi and a water park. Most travellers pass through on the Kanpur–Jhansi highway; the town itself has little to detain you beyond a meal or a short stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat)
- Airports
- KNU · GWL
- 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 ▾
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 Orai112 ▾
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 Orai, 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
- SafetyOrai is generally safe, but petty theft can occur in crowded markets.
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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.
- AirportKNU Kanpur Airport (Domestic; about 90 km (56 mi) north.KNU Kanpur Airport (Domestic; about 56 mi (90 km) north.
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws are the main option; negotiate the fare before you get in.
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
- KNU Kanpur Airport (Domestic; about 90 km (56 mi) north. Buses from Kanpur to Orai.) · GWL Gwalior Airport (Domestic; about 120 km (75 mi) west. Buses from Gwalior to Orai.)KNU Kanpur Airport (Domestic; about 56 mi (90 km) north. Buses from Kanpur to Orai.) · GWL Gwalior Airport (Domestic; about 75 mi (120 km) west. Buses from Gwalior to Orai.)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Aug (13 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Orai: 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)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
1 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
5 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Auto-rickshaws are the main option; negotiate the fare before you get in. Walking is fine for the market area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kalpi (Chaurasi Gumbad)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Auto-rickshaw from Orai, about 35 km (22 mi) northeast, 45 minAuto-rickshaw from Orai, about 22 mi (35 km) northeast, 45 min
The main sight in the area; combine with a stop in Orai itself.
Jhansi
goDoor to door: About 2.5–3.5 h
Bus or train from Orai, about 120 km (75 mi), 2–3 hBus or train from Orai, about 75 mi (120 km), 2–3 h
Major city with Jhansi Fort and the Rani Mahal; a full day.
Mahoba
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5–3 h
Bus from Orai, about 100 km (62 mi), 2–2.5 hBus from Orai, about 62 mi (100 km), 2–2.5 h
Temples and lakes; check bus schedules in advance.
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.
Orai town centre
Near the bus stand and railway station; basic hotels and OYO rooms.
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
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat (April–June) can exceed 45°C (113°F); carry water and avoid midday sightseeing.Summer heat (April–June) can exceed 113°F (45°C); carry water and avoid midday sightseeing.
- Auto-rickshaw drivers may quote inflated fares for out-of-town sights like Chaurasi Gumbad.
- Om Bazar opening hours are irregular; check Facebook before going.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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इस पते पर चलिए।To this address, please.
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Auto-rickshaw within town: ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Auto-rickshaw to Kalpi (one way): ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7) (check)
- Bus Orai → Jhansi: ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- बहुत महंगा है। — Too expensive. (bahut mahanga hai.)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahan hai?)
- कृपया मुझे स्टेशन ले चलिए। — Please take me to the station. (kripya mujhe station le chaliye.)
Hindi is widely spoken; English is understood at hotels and the railway 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 Orai. 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) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
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