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Unnao
Spend a half‑day in Unnao visiting its temples and local market; add a night at Rangoli Lodge for a quiet stay.
Unnao is a small Uttar Pradesh city known for its lakes, simple temples and bargain clothing shops. It is reachable in 25 min by train from Kanpur or 1½ h from Lucknow, making it a quick side‑trip or a quiet overnight stop.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- unknown (no specific guidance)
- avoid unknown
- Airports
- LKO · KNU
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Unnao112 ▾
- Police / 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 Unnao, 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
- SafetyUnnao is generally safe for daytime visits; stay alert on crowded temple fairs and use registered transport.
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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 / general emergency (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.
- AirportLKO Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (Lucknow) (About 1.5 h by train or taxi from Unnao).
- Getting aroundTake a local tempo (Vikram) from Kanpur for ₹10 (≈ under US$1) (hard for first‑timers) or a train from Kanpur (25 min) or Lucknow (1½ 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
- LKO Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (Lucknow) (About 1.5 h by train or taxi from Unnao) · KNU Kanpur Airport (About 30 min by taxi or train; limited domestic flights)
Weather and climate
Unnao: 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)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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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
Take a local tempo (Vikram) from Kanpur for ₹10 (hard for first‑timers) or a train from Kanpur (25 min) or Lucknow (1½ h). Walk or rickshaw between temples.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kanpur
goDoor to door: check
Train from Unnao Junction, about 25 min
Major city with museums and riverfront.
Lucknow
goDoor to door: check
Train from Unnao Junction, about 1½ h
State capital, historic sites and food.
Bighapur
goDoor to door: check
Train or bus from Unnao, about 1 h
Small town with temples and old structures.
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.
Rangoli Lodge
Rooms vary; check current rates (≈ ₹60–₹800 reported).
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–₹2,500 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Rangoli Lodge room1 × 1 night × ₹60 | ₹60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Train ticket Kanpur–Unnao (both ways)1 × ₹150 · check | ₹150 |
| Vikram tempo ride1 × ₹10 · check | ₹10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹102 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,122 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,122≈ US$13 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Vikram tempos are crowded and confusing for newcomers.
- Temple fairs can attract large crowds; keep valuables secure.
Emergency numbers
- Police / General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / General emergency112
Embassy
Indian emergency number 112 works nationwide; US consulate is in New Delhi (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kanpur → Unnao (train): about ₹150 (≈ US$2), 25 min
- Vikram tempo ride: ₹10 (≈ under US$1), short hop
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yah kitna hai?)
- क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (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 Unnao. 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: unknown (no specific guidance) · avoid unknown · 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Rangoli Lodge for a relaxed stay.
- Combine with a day in Kanpur or Lucknow for broader itinerary.
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