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Voykit pocket guide · India
Qadian
क़ादियान
Visit Qadian for a half‑day if the Jalsa Salana is on (December) or for a quick pilgrimage; otherwise skip.
Qadian is a small town in Punjab, centre of the Ahmadiyya community. Most visitors come for the December Jalsa or to see the historic mosques; a few hours suffice.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- क़ादियान
- Best months
- Dec (Jalsa), Oct–Mar for pleasant weather
- Avoid
- May–Oct (hot, monsoon)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
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–₹2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–₹3,500 excl. bed · High ₹3,500+ 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 112 · Fire/ambulance 112 · General emergency 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 |
|---|---|
| Tea/coffee at a café | ₹30–₹80 |
| Street snack (samosa, pakora) | ₹20–₹50 |
| Rickshaw ride (5 km (3.1 mi))Rickshaw ride (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹100–₹150 |
| Entry to Aqsa Mosque complex | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ATQ · Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- ≈70 km (43 mi) from Qadian; onward transport needed (check options)≈43 mi (70 km) from Qadian; onward transport needed (check options)
Typical fares
- Amritsar station ↔ Qadian train
- ≈ ₹850 round‑trip (check schedule)
- Uber 10 km
- ≈ ₹300–₹350
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
Rickshaws and Uber operate locally; buses run from Amritsar (≈1 h, check schedule). Walkable within the town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Darul Masih residence
- Aqsa Mosque and White Minaret
- Heavenly Gardens (Bahishti Maqbara)
- An-Noor Exhibition
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar | Bus from Qadian station, about 1 h (check schedule); also Uber possible | ≈1 h 30 min total (check) |
Sleep
- Qadian town centre
- Few modest hotels and guesthouses; good for Jalsa pilgrims
- Amritsar
- More options; 1‑h bus ride (check schedule)
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲSat Sri Akaal |
| Thank you | ਧੰਨਵਾਦDhanvaad |
| How much? | ਕਿੰਨਾ ਹੈ?Kinna hai? |
| Where is the bus station? | ਬਸ ਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?Bas station kithe 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
- Crowds and limited accommodation during the December Jalsa – book early
- Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated
- Limited medical facilities – keep emergency number 112 handy
Generally safe for visitors; respect local customs, especially at religious sites.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Qadian yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Darul Masih residence
- Aqsa Mosque and White Minaret
- Heavenly Gardens (Bahishti Maqbara)
- An-Noor Exhibition
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Amritsar Airport official site: www.amritsarairport.com/
- Wikivoyage: Qadian, revision 5171434 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5171434
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/qadian). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.