Major city · India
Nanded
Spend 1–2 days in Nanded: visit Takht Sachkhand Gurudwara (10 min walk from station) and Kaleshwar Temple; arrive by train or bus.
Nanded is the second‑largest city in Maharashtra’s Marathwada region and a major Sikh pilgrimage site. It is well linked by rail and road, with a small airport offering limited flights to Mumbai. The main attractions are clustered near the railway station, making a short stay sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Airport
- NDC
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Emergency numbers for Nanded100 ▾
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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 Nanded, 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
- SafetyNanded is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic and heat, especially in summer.
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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.
- AirportNDC Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport (Three weekly flights to Mumbai; nearest international airport Hyderabad (284 km (176 mi)).).NDC Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport (Three weekly flights to Mumbai; nearest international airport Hyderabad (176 mi (284 km)).).
- Getting aroundWalk between the Gurudwara, temple and market (all within 15 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea (chai) at a street stall₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticket₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Takht Sachkhand GurudwaraFree
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · High ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
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
- NDC Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport (Three weekly flights to Mumbai; nearest international airport Hyderabad (284 km (176 mi)).)NDC Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Airport (Three weekly flights to Mumbai; nearest international airport Hyderabad (176 mi (284 km)).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (218 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nanded: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Apr
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
154 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
218 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
214 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
139 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
58 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Walk between the Gurudwara, temple and market (all within 15 min). Buses and auto‑rickshaws serve the wider city; taxis are available at the station.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Aurangabad
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h total
Train from Nanded to Aurangabad, about 4 h
Longer trip; consider overnight if you want to explore fully.
Hingoli
goDoor to door: ≈2.5 h
Bus from Nanded, about 2 h
Visit local temples and rural markets.
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.
Hotel City Pride
Three‑star hotel with restaurant; near Airport Road, convenient for travelers.
Treasure Bazaar hotel (opening soon)
Planned three‑star accommodation in the city’s main 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
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Train Nanded‑Mumbai (second class)1 × ₹1,200 · check | ₹1,200 |
| Bus Nanded‑Aurangabad1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹450 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,950 per person per day, bed included | ₹4,950≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (chai) at a street stall | ₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali meal (vegetarian) | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km) | ₹70–₹120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Local bus ticket | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entry to Takht Sachkhand Gurudwara | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary; check timings for long‑distance services.
- Airport flights are limited; plan ahead if flying.
- Summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); stay hydrated.Summer temperatures can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency (all services)
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate is in Mumbai; Indian foreign missions in major cities.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nanded → Mumbai (train, second class): ≈ ₹800, 12 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈ ₹90 (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the bathroom? (shauchalay 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 Nanded. 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 (high heat) · 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a one‑day bus pass for regional routes (check prices).
- Include a guided tour of Takht Sachkhand (check schedule).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Nanded
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nanded, revision 5325792 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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