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Roorkee
Spend a half‑day exploring IIT Roorkee campus, the wetland and canal walk; add a night only if you need a train connection.
Roorkee is a small Uttarakhand town on NH‑58, 170 km north of Delhi. Its main attractions are the IIT campus, the Bann Ganga wetland and canal walks. A few hours cover the sights; stay overnight only for convenient train timing or to rest after a long road trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid May–Sep (heat, monsoon)
- Airports
- DED · DEL
- 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
Emergency numbers for Roorkee100 ▾
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 Roorkee, 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
- SafetyRoorkee is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded bus stations and stay hydrated 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/ambulance · 112 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.
- AirportDED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈ 45 km (28 mi) north, flights from Delhi).DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈ 28 mi (45 km) north, flights from Delhi).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws are the usual local transport; most attractions are within walking distance in the old city area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at café₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (samosa, pakora)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket to Haridwar₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to IIT Roorkee campus museum₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
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
- DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈ 45 km (28 mi) north, flights from Delhi) · DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (≈ 200 km (124 mi) south, major hub)DED Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (≈ 28 mi (45 km) north, flights from Delhi) · DEL Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi (≈ 124 mi (200 km) south, major hub)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Roorkee: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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
Auto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws are the usual local transport; most attractions are within walking distance in the old city area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Haridwar
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
NH‑58 bus or auto‑rickshaw, about 30 km (19 mi) northNH‑58 bus or auto‑rickshaw, about 19 mi (30 km) north
Major pilgrimage town, Ganga ghats and temples.
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 Center Point
Budget hotel near bus stand, rooms from ₹1,400
Hotel Krish Residency
Air‑conditioned, 500 m from city bus stand, rooms from ₹1,400
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
| Budget hotel bed2 × 3 nights × ₹1,800 | ₹10,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ₹1,500 | ₹9,000 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km)2 × ₹80 · check | ₹160 |
| One‑day bus pass to Haridwar2 × ₹120 · check | ₹240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹2,020 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,703 per person per day, bed included | ₹22,220≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea/coffee at café | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack (samosa, pakora) | ₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹15–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ticket to Haridwar | ₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Entry to IIT Roorkee campus museum | ₹50 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules can be early‑morning; check timings if you rely on rail.
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire/ambulance
- 101
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire/ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Delhi; Indian embassy in New Delhi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Delhi → Roorkee by bus: ≈ ₹300–₹400, 4–5 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈ ₹80–₹100 (check)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितने का है? — How much is this? (yah kitne ka hai?)
- बस स्टैंड कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stand? (bas stand kahaan hai?)
- क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- मुझे पानी चाहिए — I need water, please (mujhe paani chahiye)
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 Roorkee. 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–Sep (heat, monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Krish Residency for early‑morning train connections.
- Combine Roorkee with a Haridwar day‑trip for a full river‑front experience.
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