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Gurugramगुरुग्राम
Give Gurugram one night only if you have business here; otherwise sleep in Delhi and day-trip for the malls and metro.
Gurugram (Gurgaon) is a satellite city of Delhi and the country's IT and mall hub, with more shopping malls per square mile than anywhere else in India. It sits just across the border from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, so it works as a business base or a stopover, not as a sightseeing destination. The infrastructure is patchy, traffic jams are routine and winter smog matches Delhi's.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jul (40 °C (104 °F)+ heat), mid-Jul–mid-Sep (monsoon), Nov–Jan nights (fog)avoid May–Jul (104 °F (40 °C)+ heat), mid-Jul–mid-Sep (monsoon), Nov–Jan nights (fog)
- 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
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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
Emergency numbers for Gurugram112 ▾
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 Gurugram, 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
- SafetyGurugram is generally safe for visitors by day, but women should avoid isolated stretches after dark and use app-based cabs rather than unmarked…
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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 · 100 police · 101 fire (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 (Just across the Gurugram border; the drive to Cyber City is short outside peak hours).
- Getting aroundThe Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro serves the northeast of the city (IFFCO Chowk, MG Road) and runs to Delhi in about 50 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4)
- Beerdraught in a mall bar / can at a shop₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or ride-hailing3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or ride-hailingSurge pricing at peak hours.₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
- Metro or bus rideMetro ride₹25–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week₹500–1,500 (≈ US$6–18)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person₹700 (≈ US$8)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per room₹12,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,500 (≈ US$55) · High ₹9,000 (≈ US$110)
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 (Just across the Gurugram border; the drive to Cyber City is short outside peak hours)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care
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
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
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
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Care
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Feb–Mar, Oct. Mixed: Nov–Jan. Avoid: May–Jul, Sep. 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 (10 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gurugram: 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)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
3 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)
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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 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
The Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro serves the northeast of the city (IFFCO Chowk, MG Road) and runs to Delhi in about 50 minutes. The Rapid Metro links Sikanderpur with Cyber City and Golf Course Road, with trains every few minutes. Cycle rickshaws and shared yellow-plate cars cover short hops; Uber and Ola are plentiful and usually cheaper than street taxis. Traffic on NH 48 is heavy at peak hours and floods in monsoon rain.
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 1 h
Yellow Line metro from IFFCO Chowk or MG Road to central Delhi
Metro avoids NH 48 traffic; last trains run around 23:00.Metro avoids NH 48 traffic; last trains run around 11:00 PM.
Damdama Lake
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Car or taxi about 1 h from the city
Best after rainfall and in winter; little shade in summer.
Sohna Lake
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Car or taxi about 10 km (6.2 mi) southCar or taxi about 6.2 mi (10 km) south
Worth it after rain and in winter only.
NeverEnuf Garden Railway
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Car or taxi about 5 km (3.1 mi) off NH 8 near PanchgaonCar or taxi about 3.1 mi (5 km) off NH 8 near Panchgaon
Weekends and holidays only; pre-register and carry your own food.
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.
Cyber City / DLF Phase 2–3
Office district and Rapid Metro; best for business trips and walkable to work.
MG Road / DLF Phase 1
Malls, metro and restaurants; the most useful base for a short leisure stay.
Golf Course Road
Quieter, upmarket hotels and serviced apartments; needs a car or ride-hailing.
Sohna Road / Sector 47–49
Cheaper rooms and family restaurants; further from the metro.
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
- ₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 |
| Airport transfer, both ways2 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹2,400 |
| Metro day of rides2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,820 |
| Trip total≈ ₹10,010 per person per day, bed included | ₹20,020≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₹150–350 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Thali or chaat plate | ₹130–400 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Beer: draught in a mall bar / can at a shop | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) / ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi or ride-hailingSurge pricing at peak hours. | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Metro ride | ₹25–60 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ₹500–1,500 (≈ US$6–18) |
| Cinema ticket | ₹140–200 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cycle-rickshaw fares are negotiable and often quoted at many times the going rate: agree the price before you sit.
- Summer heat exceeds 40 °C (104 °F) in May and June; winter nights can drop near 2 °C (36 °F) with fog lasting hours.Summer heat exceeds 104 °F (40 °C) in May and June; winter nights can drop near 36 °F (2 °C) with fog lasting hours.
- Winter smog matches Delhi's; check air quality before outdoor plans.
- NH 48 water-logs in heavy monsoon rain, which can stall the Delhi–Gurugram drive.
Emergency numbers
- All services
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 102
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Emergency
- All services112
- Police100
- Ambulance102
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro IFFCO Chowk → central Delhi: about ₹25–60 (≈ under US$1), about 50 min (check)
- Taxi Cyber City → Delhi airport: ₹500–900 (≈ US$6–11) (check)
- Cycle rickshaw, 1.5–2 km: about ₹20 (≈ under US$1) per head; agree first
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितने का है? — How much is it? (kitne ka hai)
- यह चाहिए — This one, please (yah chahiye)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai)
- यहाँ रोकिए — Stop here, please (yahan rokiye)
Metro and Rapid Metro fares and hours change: check the official Delhi Metro site before you travel.
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 Gurugram. 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–Jul (40 °C+ heat), mid-Jul–mid-Sep (monsoon), Nov–Jan nights (fog) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DEL: last metro and taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cyber City, MG Road malls, Leisure Valley and Sector 29, Aravalli Biodiversity Park.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Devi Art Foundation, Vintage Camera Museum, Sheetla Mata Mandir) and eat pages with last orders.
- Monsoon and smog fixtures so gates A–D can go green.