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Major city · India

Qadianक़ादियान

Visit Qadian for a half‑day if the Jalsa Salana is on (December) or for a quick pilgrimage; otherwise skip.

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Qadian is a small town in Punjab, centre of the Ahmadiyya community. Most visitors come for the December Jalsa or to see the historic mosques; a few hours suffice.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Dec (Jalsa), Oct–Mar for pleasant weather
avoid May–Oct (hot, monsoon)
Airport
ATQ
Nights
0.5–1

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This is a basic guide for Qadian: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Qadian112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire/ambulance112
  • General emergency112

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 Qadian, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeTea/coffee at a café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
  • Street or quick mealStreet snack (samosa, pakora)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketEntry to Aqsa Mosque complexFree
  • Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

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.

Darul Masih residenceAqsa Mosque and White MinaretHeavenly Gardens (Bahishti Maqbara)An-Noor Exhibition
Airports
ATQ Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (≈70 km (43 mi) from Qadian; onward transport needed (check options))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Care

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (40°C (104°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Qadian: next 7 days

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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)

7°C (45°F)

2 rd

Feb

25°C (77°F)

9°C (48°F)

2 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

15°C (59°F)

4 rd

Apr

36°C (97°F)

20°C (68°F)

6 rd

May

40°C (104°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Jun

38°C (100°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

28°C (82°F)

15 rd

Aug

35°C (95°F)

27°C (81°F)

14 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

5 rd

Nov

26°C (79°F)

13°C (55°F)

3 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

9°C (48°F)

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

Rickshaws and Uber operate locally; buses run from Amritsar (≈1 h, check schedule). Walkable within the town centre.

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, not ride time

Amritsar

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min total (check)

Bus from Qadian station, about 1 h (check schedule); also Uber possible

Visit the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh; return same day

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.

Qadian town centre

Few modest hotels and guesthouses; good for Jalsa pilgrims

Amritsar

More options; 1‑h bus ride (check schedule)

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
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

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹500₹500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,200₹1,200
Train Amritsar station ↔ Qadian (round trip)1 × ₹850 · check₹850
Uber / Rickshaw ride (10 km)1 × ₹300 · check₹300
eSIM data (1 week)1 × ₹1,200 · check₹1,200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹410
Trip total≈ ₹4,460 per person per day, bed included₹4,460≈ US$55

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea/coffee at a café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
Street snack (samosa, pakora)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Rickshaw ride (5 km)₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2)
Entry to Aqsa Mosque complexFree

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for visitors; respect local customs, especially at religious sites.
  • Crowds and limited accommodation during the December Jalsa – book early
  • Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated
  • Limited medical facilities – keep emergency number 112 handy

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire/ambulance
112
General emergency
112

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Qadianक़ादियान

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My bed tonight

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ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇਸ ਪਤੇ ਤੇ ਲੈ ਜਾਓPlease take me to this address

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire/ambulance112
  • General emergency112

Embassy

US consulate in Chandigarh (check address); Indian embassy in New Delhi.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Amritsar station ↔ Qadian train: ≈ ₹850 round‑trip (check schedule)
  • Uber 10 km: ≈ ₹300–₹350

Say or show

  • ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ — Hello (Sat Sri Akaal)
  • ਧੰਨਵਾਦ — Thank you (Dhanvaad)
  • ਕਿੰਨਾ ਹੈ? — How much? (Kinna hai?)
  • ਬਸ ਸਟੇਸ਼ਨ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? — Where is the bus station? (Bas station kithe 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 Qadian. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec (Jalsa), Oct–Mar for pleasant weather · avoid May–Oct (hot, monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 1 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Rail link from Amritsar to Qadian (QDN) – check train schedule
  2. Bus services from Amritsar – frequent during Jalsa (check)

Meanwhile

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