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Upleta
Skip Upleta unless you have a specific interest in its royal history or are passing through between Rajkot and Porbandar: half a day is enough.
Upleta is a small city on the Moj River in Saurashtra, Gujarat, known for its royal past and a few historic landmarks. Most travellers use it as a short stop on the Rajkot–Porbandar highway. Half a day covers the main sights; there is no reason to stay overnight unless you are on a slow road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (check)
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat, check), Jul–Sep (monsoon, check)
- Airports
- RAJ · JGA
- 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 ▾
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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 Upleta112 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance112
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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 Upleta, 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
- SafetyUpleta is safe for tourists, but Gujarat is a dry state – do not carry alcohol.
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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 police, fire, 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.
- AirportcheckRAJ Rajkot International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) (check); taxi or bus to Upleta, about 1.5 h (check)).RAJ Rajkot International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) (check); taxi or bus to Upleta, about 1.5 h (check)).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws and local buses cover the town; walking is fine for the central sights.
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)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Rajkot₹100–150 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,000 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹3,500 (≈ US$40) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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
- RAJ Rajkot International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) (check); taxi or bus to Upleta, about 1.5 h (check)) · JGA Jamnagar Airport (About 85 km (53 mi) (check); taxi or bus, about 2 h (check))RAJ Rajkot International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) (check); taxi or bus to Upleta, about 1.5 h (check)) · JGA Jamnagar Airport (About 53 mi (85 km) (check); taxi or bus, about 2 h (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Apr (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Upleta: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Apr
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
7 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Auto-rickshaws and local buses cover the town; walking is fine for the central sights. Taxis can be hired for day trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 hBus or taxi, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h
Historical city with Girnar mountain and the famous lassi.
Gir National Park
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h (check)
Taxi or bus, about 70 km (43 mi) (check), 1.5 h (check)Taxi or bus, about 43 mi (70 km) (check), 1.5 h (check)
Asiatic lion sanctuary; best visited as a full-day trip. Check logistics before setting out.
Porbandar
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Bus or taxi, about 60 km (37 mi), 1.25 hBus or taxi, about 37 mi (60 km), 1.25 h
Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi; beach and planetarium.
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.
Upleta town centre
A few budget hotels near the bus stand and main road; limited options.
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
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,000 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,000≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹30–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus to Rajkot | ₹100–150 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Alcohol is prohibited in this part of Gujarat; do not carry or consume it.
- The town is small and quiet; touts are rare but be cautious with unofficial guides at the palace.
- Carry cash – ATMs are available but card acceptance is limited.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rajkot → Upleta by bus: about ₹100–150 (≈ US$2), 1.5 h
- Taxi from Rajkot airport: ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30), about 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- નમસ્તે — Hello (namaste)
- આભાર — Thank you (aabhaar)
- કેટલું? — How much? (ketlu?)
- બસ સ્ટેન્ડ ક્યાં છે? — Where is the bus stand? (bus stand kyaa chhe?)
Gujarati is the local language; Hindi and English are understood at hotels and bus stands.
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 Upleta. 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 (check) · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, check), Jul–Sep (monsoon, check) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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