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Samanaਸਮਾਣਾ
Skip Samana unless you have family or business in the area: a half-day stop for the wildlife sanctuary, then back to Patiala or Ludhiana.
Samana is a small market town in Patiala District, 30 km southwest of Patiala. It has one notable sight — Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary — and a handful of local restaurants and hotels. Most travellers use it as a brief stop en route between Patiala and the Himachal border, not as a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon)
- Airports
- IXC · LUH
- Nights
- 0
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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 Samana112 ▾
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 Samana, 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
- SafetySamana is a safe small town.
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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 · 112 fire · 112 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.
- AirportIXC Chandigarh Airport (About 90 km (56 mi), 2 h by taxi or bus via Patiala).IXC Chandigarh Airport (About 56 mi (90 km), 2 h by taxi or bus via Patiala).
- Getting aroundSamana is walkable in the centre.
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)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Bir Gurdialpura Sanctuary (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi to Bir Gurdialpura Sanctuary (6.2 mi (10 km))₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic hotel room (double), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
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
- IXC Chandigarh Airport (About 90 km (56 mi), 2 h by taxi or bus via Patiala) · LUH Ludhiana Airport (About 75 km (47 mi), 1.5 h by taxi)IXC Chandigarh Airport (About 56 mi (90 km), 2 h by taxi or bus via Patiala) · LUH Ludhiana Airport (About 47 mi (75 km), 1.5 h by taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Apr (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Samana: 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
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
4 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
1 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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
Samana is walkable in the centre. For the sanctuary (10 km north) you need a taxi or auto-rickshaw. Buses run to Patiala, Ludhiana and Chandigarh from the bus stand.
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
Bus or taxi, 35–40 min
Patiala has the Qila Mubarak, Sheesh Mahal and better food.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Ludhiana is Punjab's industrial hub with the Punjab Agricultural University Museum.
Chandigarh
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus via Patiala, about 2.5 h
The Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake and the Capitol Complex.
Shimla
overnightDoor to door: About 4.5 h
Bus or taxi via the state border, about 4 h
Cross into Himachal Pradesh for the hill station.
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.
Town centre (SH10 / Patiala Road)
Hotel Adarsh Palace and a few guesthouses; basic, mostly for business travellers.
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
- ₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,000–4,000 (≈ US$25–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Taxi Patiala–Samana one way1 × ₹600 · check | ₹600 |
| Bus Patiala–Samana one way1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹340 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,690 per person per day, bed included | ₹3,690≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Samana is a stop, not a base.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Thali meal at a dhaba | ₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Pizza at Pizza Philiacheck | ₹200–500 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Auto-rickshaw within town | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi to Bir Gurdialpura Sanctuary (10 km) | ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs may accept international cards: carry enough cash from Patiala or Ludhiana.
- Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary has limited facilities: bring water and snacks.
- Restaurants close early (by 22:00).Restaurants close early (by 10:00 PM).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 112
- Ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Patiala → Samana: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 35–40 min (check)
- Taxi Patiala → Samana: ₹600–800 (≈ US$7–10), 35–40 min
- Taxi Samana → Bir Gurdialpura Sanctuary: ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), 15 min
Say or show
- ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ — Hello (Sat Sri Akal)
- ਧੰਨਵਾਦ — Thank you (Dhanvad)
- ਕਿੰਨਾ ਹੈ? — How much? (Kinna hai?)
- ਬੱਸ ਸਟੈਂਡ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? — Where is the bus stand? (Bus stand kithe hai?)
Punjabi in Gurmukhi script; Hindi also understood.
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 Samana. 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–Jun (extreme heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page for Bir Gurdialpura Wildlife Sanctuary with entry fee and best hours.
- Eat page for Pizza Philia Samana and local dhabas.
- Sleep page for Hotel Adarsh Palace and budget guesthouses.
- Transport page: bus schedules to Patiala, Ludhiana, Chandigarh.
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