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Bhondsi
Skip unless you live in Gurugram and need a quick half-day escape: a hilltop temple, a lake and a cycling trail, but nothing that justifies a detour from Delhi or Jaipur.
Bhondsi is a green pocket 8 km south of Gurugram, with a temple on a hill, a small lake and a traffic-free cycling track. It works as a 3–4 hour break from the city, not as a destination on its own. Most travellers should spend their time in Delhi, Agra or Jaipur instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails)
- Airport
- DEL
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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 Bhondsi112 ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
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 Bhondsi, 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
- SafetyBhondsi is safe during daylight hours.
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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 / fire / 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.
- AirportDEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); 45–60 min by taxi via NH8).DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); 45–60 min by taxi via NH8).
- Getting aroundYour own vehicle or a hired taxi is the only practical option.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealLunch at a dhaba on NH8₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) per person
- Street or quick mealChai at temple stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Gurugram, a night, per person₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedHotel double in Gurugram, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedHotel double in Gurugram, a night, per room₹12,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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
- DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (About 30 km (19 mi); 45–60 min by taxi via NH8)DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport (About 19 mi (30 km); 45–60 min by taxi via NH8)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Nov (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bhondsi: 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
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Apr
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
5 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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
Your own vehicle or a hired taxi is the only practical option. The cycling trail is about 5 km within the green belt.
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 30 min
Taxi, 15–20 min
Combine Bhondsi with a meal or shopping in Gurugram.
Door to door: About 45 min
Taxi via NH8, about 30 min
Faridabad has the Surajkund Mela (Feb) and some old stepwells.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi to Gurugram then metro, about 1 h
Delhi is the main draw; Bhondsi is a side stop if you have a car.
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.
Gurugram (Sector 29 or Cyber City)
All accommodation is in Gurugram; Bhondsi itself has no hotels.
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
- ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) (taxi share from Gurugram, snacks)
- Mid
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) (taxi round trip, lunch at a dhaba)
Trip budget
| Hotel double in Gurugram1 × 1 night × ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Taxi round trip from Gurugram1 × ₹1,500 · check | ₹1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹950 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,225 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,450≈ US$120 |
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2026 estimate in INR; no accommodation in Bhondsi itself.
Prices of common things
| Taxi Gurugram (Rajiv Chowk) → Bhondsi one waycheck | ₹400–700 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Chai at temple stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Lunch at a dhaba on NH8 | ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) per person |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No public transport to Bhondsi; you need a car or taxi from Gurugram.
- The lake and temple are on a hill; wear shoes with grip.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings leeches on the cycling trail and slippery paths.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 112
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भुवनेश्वरी मंदिर, भोंडसीTo Bhuvneshwari Temple, Bhondsi
Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Gurugram → Bhondsi: ₹400–700 (≈ US$5–8) one way (check)
Say or show
- मंदिर कितनी दूर है? — How far is the temple? (mandir kitni door hai?)
- साइकिल कहाँ मिलेगी? — Where can I rent a bicycle? (cycle kahan milegi?)
No ATM in Bhondsi; carry cash from Gurugram.
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 Bhondsi. 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), Jul–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 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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