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Sikarसीकर
Half a day is enough to see the fort and a haveli; use it as a stop between Jaipur and Bikaner, not a base.
Sikar is a market town in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, known for its painted havelis and the Laxmangarh Fort on a hill. Most travellers pass through on the Jaipur–Bikaner road, spending a few hours on the fort and a haveli or two. The town itself is dusty and busy; the appeal is the fort view and the old quarter.
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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, humid)
- Airport
- JAI
- Nights
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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 Sikar100 ▾
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 Sikar, 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
- SafetySikar is generally safe for tourists, but watch for touts at the bus stand and keep valuables out of sight.
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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 · 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.
- AirportJAI Jaipur International (About 120 km (75 mi), 2.5–3 h by taxi or bus).JAI Jaipur International (About 75 mi (120 km), 2.5–3 h by taxi or bus).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws within town; ₹50–150 (≈ US$1–2) for most rides.
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 stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Laxmangarh FortFree (check)
- Budget bedDorm bed in a budget hotel, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedDouble room in a mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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
- JAI Jaipur International (About 120 km (75 mi), 2.5–3 h by taxi or bus)JAI Jaipur International (About 75 mi (120 km), 2.5–3 h by taxi or bus)
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Nov (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sikar: 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)
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Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
2 rd
Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
4 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0 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 within town; ₹50–150 for most rides. To reach Laxmangarh Fort, take a rickshaw from the bus stand (about 20 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Khatu Shyam Temple
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or taxi from Sikar bus stand, about 30 km (19 mi) southBus or taxi from Sikar bus stand, about 19 mi (30 km) south
A popular Hindu temple; go early to avoid crowds.
Harshnath Temple
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 20 km (12 mi) eastTaxi or auto-rickshaw, about 12 mi (20 km) east
Ancient Shiva temple on a hill; good views.
Jhunjhunu
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 60 km (37 mi) northBus or taxi, about 37 mi (60 km) north
Another Shekhawati town with painted havelis.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 70 km (43 mi) north-eastBus or taxi, about 43 mi (70 km) north-east
Home to Birla Institute of Technology and a small museum.
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.
Near the bus stand
Budget hotels and guesthouses; convenient for onward buses.
Old town (near the fort)
A few heritage haveli hotels; quieter but farther from bus stand.
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 a mid-range hotel1 × 1 night × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw from bus stand to fort (return)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Local bus to Khatu Shyam Temple (return)2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹950 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,230 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,450≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Dal baati churma (local speciality) | ₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town (up to 3 km) | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus Sikar → Jaipurcheck | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Entry to Laxmangarh Fort | Free (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The fort is on a hill with a steep climb; wear sturdy shoes and carry water.
- Havelis are mostly locked; ask a local guide or the tourist office for keys.
- Beware of touts at the bus stand offering overpriced rickshaws.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
- All emergencies
- 112
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Sikarसीकर
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My bed tonight
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मुझे इस पते पर ले चलिएTake me to this address
Emergency
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance102
- All emergencies112
Embassy
Most embassies are in Delhi; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Jaipur (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sikar bus stand → Laxmangarh Fort: auto-rickshaw about ₹150–200 (≈ US$2–3), 20 min (check)
- Sikar → Jaipur by bus: about ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3), 2.5–3 h (check)
- Sikar → Jhunjhunu by bus: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
- बहुत महंगा — Too expensive (bahut mehnga)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kahan hai?)
- मुझे रिक्शा चाहिए — I need a rickshaw (mujhe rickshaw chahiye)
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 Sikar. 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, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Laxmangarh Fort, Khatu Shyam Temple, Harshnath Temple with verified hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the local dal baati churma and kachori shops.
- Sleep pages for heritage haveli hotels in the old town.
Sources
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