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Faridabadफ़रीदाबाद
Skip as a base: Faridabad is a Delhi satellite with thin sights. Come only for Surajkund, the Mela in February, or a cheap bed near Delhi.
Faridabad is Haryana's most populous city, grown out of Delhi's sprawl about 25 km south of the capital. It has a metro link, a handful of monuments and India's henna trade, but most travellers pass through. The one strong reason to come is Surajkund and its February crafts Mela; otherwise sleep in Delhi and day-trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (40 °C (104 °F)+), Jul–Sep humidity and monsoon floodingavoid Apr–Jun (104 °F (40 °C)+), Jul–Sep humidity and monsoon flooding
- Airport
- DEL
- Nights
- 1
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.
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 Faridabad112 ▾
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 Faridabad, 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
- SafetyFaridabad is ordinary urban India: petty theft and traffic are the real risks, not violent crime.
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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 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 1363 Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h) (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.
- AirportcheckDEL Indira Gandhi International, Delhi (The nearest airport; 30–60 min by road to Faridabad depending on traffic (check).).
- Getting aroundThe Delhi Metro Violet Line runs into Faridabad (stations include Bata Chowk and Escorts Mujesar).
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 street stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Auto-rickshaw, 5 km (3.1 mi)Auto-rickshaw, 3.1 mi (5 km)Agree the fare first; no meter in practice.₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideDelhi Metro ridecheck₹10–60 (≈ under US$1)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
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, Delhi (The nearest airport; 30–60 min by road to Faridabad depending on traffic (check).)
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
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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 (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Faridabad: 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)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
6 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
10 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
The Delhi Metro Violet Line runs into Faridabad (stations include Bata Chowk and Escorts Mujesar). Autos and cycle-rickshaws cover the rest: agree the fare before you get in. Haryana Roadways buses run local routes and are cheaper than autos. Distances are long and spread out — plan on autos or app cabs for anything off the metro line.
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: 1–1.5 h
Delhi Metro Violet Line to central Delhi, or a taxi up the Mathura Road
The reason most people are here: Mughal tombs, Old Delhi and the main air hub.
Gurugram
cautionDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Road via the Delhi–Gurugram link, or metro with a change in Delhi
Another Delhi satellite; go for malls and offices, not sights.
Bhondsi
cautionDoor to door: 30–45 min
Road south-west of Faridabad, taxi or app cab
Rural edge of the district; check what you are going for before setting out.
Door to door: 2.5–4 h
Train from Faridabad or New Delhi, or the Yamuna Expressway by car
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night by the Taj.
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.
Sector 15 / New Industrial Town (NIT)
Markets, mid-range hotels and the Radisson Blu near Bata Chowk metro; best for a short stay with errands.
Surajkund Road
Resorts and larger hotels near the Mela ground; quiet, car-dependent, best in Mela season.
Neelam Bata Road
Older hotel strip with budget and mid-range rooms; handy for the NIT markets.
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
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Delhi Metro, both ways from central Delhi2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| Taxi Delhi → Faridabad, one way1 × ₹400 · check | ₹400 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,170 |
| Trip total≈ ₹6,440 per person per day, bed included | ₹12,870≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a street stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali or paratha meal at a local dhaba | ₹120–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Chicken momos or Chinese fast food | ₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Auto-rickshaw, 5 kmAgree the fare first; no meter in practice. | ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Delhi Metro ridecheck | ₹10–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,000 (≈ US$6–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Autos and rickshaws quote high first: fix the price before boarding.
- Some Delhi–Faridabad buses drop passengers at the border; onward autos there are crowded — take the metro instead.
- Bhadkal Jheel is dry and barren; locals avoid it. Do not plan a trip around it.
- Summer heat from April to June is dangerous for long walks; carry water.
- Air quality is poor in winter, worst around November–January.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- Tourist helpline (Incredible India, 24 h)
- 1363
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Faridabadफ़रीदाबाद
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इस पते पर, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- Tourist helpline (24 h)1363
Embassy
No embassies in Faridabad; most are in New Delhi, about 25 km north (check the address before you go).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delhi → Faridabad, taxi: ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) one way (check)
- Delhi Metro to Faridabad: ₹10–60 (≈ under US$1) depending on origin (check)
- Auto-rickshaw, 5 km: ₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2), agree first
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितने का है? — How much is it? (kitne ka hai)
- कृपया मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिए — Please take me to this address (kripya mujhe is pate par le chaliye)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai)
- क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya main card se bhugtan kar sakta hoon)
Carry small rupee notes: autos and stalls rarely have change for ₹500.
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 Faridabad. 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 (40 °C+), Jul–Sep humidity and monsoon flooding · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DEL: metro and road times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: NIT and Sector 15 markets, Surajkund, Raja Nahar Singh Palace.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Surajkund, Raja Nahar Singh Palace, Town Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Mela-season fixtures so February arrivals get a dated plan.