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Robertsganj
Spend one day in Robertsganj to see the Son View Point, Vijaygarh Fort and a quick stop at Salkhan Fossils Park; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace.
Robertsganj is a small town in Uttar Pradesh with a handful of natural and historic sights clustered within a few kilometres. A half‑day visit covers the main viewpoints; a full day lets you add the fossils park and a short drive to the wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stays are optional for a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Sep (hot, monsoon)
- Airport
- 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 ▾
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 Robertsganj100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Robertsganj, 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
- SafetyRobertsganj is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert on poorly lit roads after dark and keep valuables with you.
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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 and ambulance · 112 General 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.
- AirportMuirpur Airport (80 km (50 mi) away; limited flights).Muirpur Airport (50 mi (80 km) away; limited flights).
- Getting aroundLocal buses run along State Highway 5A from Varanasi (≈2 h).
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
- Muirpur Airport (80 km (50 mi) away; limited flights) Muirpur Airport (50 mi (80 km) away; limited flights)
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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°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 (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Robertsganj: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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
Local buses run along State Highway 5A from Varanasi (≈2 h). Auto‑rickshaws and taxis are available in town; walking is fine for nearby sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Varanasi
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus or taxi via SH 5A, about 2 h
Major pilgrimage city; good for an evening aarti.
Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive east on SH 5A, about 45 min
Limited visitor facilities; go with a guide.
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.
New Hotel Savera
Rooms from ₹600; restaurant on‑site
Hotel Subh Shree Palace
Near Mission Hospital; basic amenities
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–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/guesthouse1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Bus from Varanasi to Robertsganj (round‑trip)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Entry to Vijaygarh Fort1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹320 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,470 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,470≈ US$40 |
New Hotel Savera base price
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at Khalsa Hotel Restaurant | ₹150–₹300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Local bus fare (Varanasi ↔ Robertsganj) | ₹200–₹300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fossils Park lacks regular staff, signs and clean facilities – bring water and a hat.
- Roads can be dusty in the dry season; keep windows closed when possible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency (all services)112
Embassy
Indian citizens: contact the nearest police station for assistance; foreign nationals: US consulate in Kolkata (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Varanasi → Robertsganj bus: ≈₹250, 2½ h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw within town (5 km): ≈₹80–₹120
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yeh kitna hai?)
- बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bas stop 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 Robertsganj. 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–Sep (hot, monsoon) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at New Hotel Savera for a relaxed schedule.
- Combine Son View Point and Vijaygarh Fort in a walking loop (≈30 min).
- Use a local guide for Salkhan Fossils Park to get context.
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