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Pilibhit
Skip Pilibhit unless you have a specific reason to visit the tiger reserve or are passing through on the Bareilly–Lucknow route. Half a day is enough for the town itself.
Pilibhit is a small city in Uttar Pradesh, 48 km from Bareilly, known for the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and its green surroundings. The town itself has limited sights, so most travellers use it as a stopover or a wildlife day trip from Bareilly.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon, tiger reserve may close)
- Airports
- BUP · LKO
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pilibhit112 ▾
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 Pilibhit, 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
- SafetyPilibhit is generally safe, but avoid walking alone after dark in isolated areas.
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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 · 101 fire · 102 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.
- AirportBUP Bareilly Airport (About 48 km (30 mi) away; taxis available, about 1 h).BUP Bareilly Airport (About 30 mi (48 km) away; taxis available, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws cover the town.
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 roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Bareilly to Pilibhit₹1,500–2,000 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedDorm bed in guesthouse, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in budget hotel, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room in budget hotel, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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
- BUP Bareilly Airport (About 48 km (30 mi) away; taxis available, about 1 h) · LKO Lucknow Airport (About 250 km (155 mi), 6 h by road)BUP Bareilly Airport (About 30 mi (48 km) away; taxis available, about 1 h) · LKO Lucknow Airport (About 155 mi (250 km), 6 h by road)
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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Mar (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pilibhit: 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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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 and cycle-rickshaws cover the town. For the tiger reserve, hire a taxi or take a shared jeep from the bus stand.
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
Bus or train, about 1 h
Larger city with more facilities and the nearest airport.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or shared jeep from town, about 30 min
Book safari online in advance; half-day trip.
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.
Town centre
Near the bus stand and railway station; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Forest rest houses and a few eco-lodges; book ahead.
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
| Double room in budget hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Taxi from Bareilly Airport to Pilibhit1 × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Safari at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (per person)2 × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 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.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw ride within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi from Bareilly to Pilibhit | ₹1,500–2,000 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tiger reserve safaris need advance booking on the official website.
- Meter-gauge trains from Lucknow are slow (6 h for 250 km (155 mi)); check if broad-gauge alternatives exist.Meter-gauge trains from Lucknow are slow (6 h for 155 mi (250 km)); check if broad-gauge alternatives exist.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep) can flood roads and close the reserve.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bareilly → Pilibhit by bus: about ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h
- Pilibhit → Lucknow by train: about ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5), about 6 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahan hai?)
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 Pilibhit. 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: Nov–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot), Jul–Sep (monsoon, tiger reserve may close) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add verified safari booking links and timings.
- Include detailed transport schedules from Bareilly and Lucknow.
- Add place pages for the tiger reserve and nearby villages.
Sources
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