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Ghaziabad
Spend a day in Ghaziabad as a side‑trip from Delhi; use a budget hotel and the Delhi Metro for quick moves.
Ghaziabad is a densely built suburb of Delhi with many malls, a metro stop and easy rail links. It is best for a short stop‑over (1 day) to shop, see a few temples and use as a transit hub to nearby cities.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- HDO
- 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 ▾
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- 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 Ghaziabad100 ▾
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 Ghaziabad, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay alert in crowded markets and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire/ambulance · 112 India emergency (all services) (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.
- AirportHDO Hindon Airport (Limited domestic service; may close after expansion, Delhi IGI ~45 km (28 mi) away).HDO Hindon Airport (Limited domestic service; may close after expansion, Delhi IGI ~28 mi (45 km) away).
- Getting aroundUse the Delhi Metro Red Line (Vaishali station) for city travel; UPSRTC buses connect to Delhi, Noida and Meerut…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food (chaat, samosa)₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₹250–₹350 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideMetro ride (single token)₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel bed, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · 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
- HDO Hindon Airport (Limited domestic service; may close after expansion, Delhi IGI ~45 km (28 mi) away)HDO Hindon Airport (Limited domestic service; may close after expansion, Delhi IGI ~28 mi (45 km) away)
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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ghaziabad: next 7 days
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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)
2 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
7 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 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
Use the Delhi Metro Red Line (Vaishali station) for city travel; UPSRTC buses connect to Delhi, Noida and Meerut; local EMU trains from Ghaziabad Junction serve nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Delhi (New Delhi Railway Station)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Metro Red Line to Vaishali, then DMRC Yellow Line to New Delhi – about 45 min total
Major historic sites and food; easy day trip.
Meerut
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
EMUs from Ghaziabad Junction, about 45 min
Visit historic Meerut market and Gandhi Bagh.
Noida (Sector 18)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Metro Red Line to Noida Sector 18 – 30 min
Shopping malls and waterfront.
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.
Clarks Inn Suites
Mid‑range, near Pacific Business Park, check‑in 2 PM
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sahibabad
Eco‑friendly, vegetarian‑friendly, near Vasundhara
Lemon Tree Hotel
Air‑conditioned, 55 rooms, in Kaushambi (East Delhi Mall)
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
- ₹1,200–2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–5,000 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel or budget hotel bed1 × 1 night × ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Delhi Metro day‑pass1 × ₹200 · Unlimited rides for one day | ₹200 |
| UPSRTC bus ticket (short‑haul)1 × ₹120 · Check schedule for exact price | ₹120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹162 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,782 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,782≈ US$25 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food (chaat, samosa) | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at mid‑range restaurant | ₹300–₹600 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Metro ride (single token) | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₹250–₹350 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Traffic congestion on GT Road during peak commuter hours.
- Pickpockets on crowded metros and markets – keep valuables secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire/ambulance
- 101
- India emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
- India emergency (all services)112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hindon Airport → Delhi IGI (taxi): ≈₹2,200–₹2,800, 45 km (28 mi)≈₹2,200–₹2,800, 28 mi (45 km)
- Metro day‑pass: ₹200 (≈ US$3) for unlimited rides
Say or show
- सॉरी / माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
- मेट्रो स्टेशन कहाँ है? — Where is the metro station? (metro station 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 Ghaziabad. 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 May–Jun (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 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
- Use a day‑pass for Delhi Metro (₹200) for unlimited rides.
- Buy UPSRTC bus tickets at stations or via the official app.
- Book budget hotels online; check cancellation policies.
Sources
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