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Raichur
Skip Raichur unless you need a stop between Hyderabad and Hampi: half a day for the fort, then move on. One night if you arrive late.
Raichur is a dusty market town in Northern Karnataka with a 13th-century hill fort and little else for tourists. Most travellers use it as a transit point between Hyderabad (200 km) and Hampi (about 150 km). The fort is worth a quick visit; the thermal power plant in Shaktinagar is not.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Mar–Jun (extreme heat, over 40 °C (104 °F))avoid Mar–Jun (extreme heat, over 104 °F (40 °C))
- Airport
- HYD
- Nights
- 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 Raichur100 ▾
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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 Raichur, 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
- SafetyRaichur is safe for tourists during the day.
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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 · 112 fire and 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.
- AirportHYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 200 km (124 mi); 3.5–4 h by road).HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 124 mi (200 km); 3.5–4 h by road).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws are the main option; agree on the fare before boarding.
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 street stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideAuto-rickshaw, bus stand to fortNegotiate; check₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per room₹2,000 (≈ US$25)
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
- HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 200 km (124 mi); 3.5–4 h by road)HYD Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (About 124 mi (200 km); 3.5–4 h by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Dec (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Raichur: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Mar
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Apr
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
3 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
5 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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 are the main option; agree on the fare before boarding. The fort is a 10-min ride from the bus stand or station.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mantralayam
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Temple town on the Tungabhadra; popular with pilgrims.
Hampi
overnightDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus via Hospet, about 3 h
Too far for a day trip; plan at least 2 nights.
Ballari
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or train, about 2 h
Mining town with a fort; only if you have time.
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.
Near the bus stand
Budget hotels like Hotel Ashoka; convenient for early departures.
Station Road
SLV Hotel and a few others; close to the railway station.
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 single room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Auto-rickshaw from bus stand to fort (one way)1 × ₹100 · Negotiate; check | ₹100 |
| Meal at a local restaurant1 × ₹150 | ₹150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹260 |
| Trip total≈ ₹2,810 per person per day, bed included | ₹2,810≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a street stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Auto-rickshaw, bus stand to fortNegotiate; check | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus Raichur → Hampi (via Hospet)check | ₹200–350 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat is brutal: carry water and a hat.
- Auto-rickshaw drivers may quote inflated rates for tourists; negotiate firmly.
- The fort has no shade; go early morning or late afternoon.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Hyderabad; most other countries have embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Auto-rickshaw bus stand → fort: ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) (negotiate; check)
- Bus Raichur → Hyderabad: ₹300–500 (≈ US$4–6), about 4 h (check)
Say or show
- कितना? — How much? (kitna)
- बहुत महंगा — Too expensive (bahut mehnga)
- किला कहाँ है? — Where is the fort? (kila kahan hai)
- एक चाय, कृपया — One chai, please (ek chai, kripya)
Carry small notes (₹10–100); larger notes are hard to change.
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 Raichur. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid Mar–Jun (extreme heat, over 40 °C) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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
- Fort opening hours and entry fee field-checked.
- Auto-rickshaw fare board from bus stand to fort.
- Eat pages with last orders for the few reliable restaurants.
Sources
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