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Territory capital · India

Datiaडाटिया

Spend a half‑day in Datia to see the palace and temples; add a night only if you want a relaxed pace or to catch a sunrise at Sonagiri.

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Datia is a small historic town in Madhya Pradesh, 69 km from Gwalior. Its main sights – Datia Palace, Pitambara Peeth and the Sonagiri Jain temples – are clustered near the centre and can be visited in 4–6 hours. Trains stop infrequently, so plan arrival early and use autos or bikes for local travel.

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Best months
Oct–Mar (cool, dry)
avoid Apr–Jun (heat, occasional storms)
Airport
GWL
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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.

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Emergency numbers for Datia112 ▾
  • Police / General emergencies112

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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 Datia, 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 local eatery₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketEntry to Datia Palace₹50–₹150 (≈ US$1–2)
  • Budget bedGovernment Tourist Motel room, a night, per person₹500 (≈ US$6)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

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.

Datia PalacePitambara Peeth (Sakti‑Peeth)Sonagiri Jain temples
Airports
GWL Gwalior Airport (about 30 km (19 mi) by road to Datia)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    42°C (108°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    44°C (111°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    42°C (108°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    40°C (104°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (44°C (111°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Datia: next 7 days

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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)

9°C (48°F)

4 rd

Feb

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

3 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

18°C (64°F)

5 rd

Apr

38°C (100°F)

22°C (72°F)

7 rd

May

42°C (108°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Jun

44°C (111°F)

28°C (82°F)

10 rd

Jul

42°C (108°F)

27°C (81°F)

12 rd

Aug

40°C (104°F)

26°C (79°F)

11 rd

Sep

36°C (97°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

5 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

4 rd

Dec

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

4 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

Autos, tempos and shared bikes from the station to the palace area; walking is feasible for the core sights. Buses connect to nearby Jain 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

Door-to-door, not ride time

Gwalior

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Train from Datia to Gwalior, about 1 h; or bus 1 h 30 min

Larger city with forts and markets; good for a full day.

Orchha

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Bus from Datia, about 1 h 15 min

Nearby historic town with forts 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.

MP Government Tourist Motel

Basic rooms near the palace; good for a single night.

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
₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Government Tourist Motel room1 × 1 night × ₹500₹500
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800₹800
Train ticket Delhi → Datia (Taj Express, 2nd class)1 × ₹500 · check₹500
Auto from station to palace area1 × ₹150 · check₹150
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹195
Trip total≈ ₹2,145 per person per day, bed included₹2,145≈ US$25

Basic amenities; includes breakfast.

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

Prices of common things

Tea/coffee at a local eatery₹30–₹70 (≈ under US$1)
Meal at government tourist motel canteen₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2)
Auto rickshaw (short ride)₹20–₹40 (≈ under US$1)
Entry to Datia Palace₹50–₹150 (≈ US$1–2)
Entry to Sonagiri Jain temples₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Datia is generally safe; keep valuables secure, especially on shared autos and in night markets.
  • Trains stop at Datia only a few times daily; check the Indian Railways schedule.
  • Temperatures can exceed 35 °C (95 °F) in summer; carry water and sun protection.

Emergency numbers

Police / General emergencies
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Emergency

  • Police / General emergencies112

Embassy

US consulate in Delhi; Indian visa e‑visa portal for most nationals.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Delhi → Datia (Taj Express, 2nd class): about ₹500–₹800 (≈ US$6–10), 5–6 h (check)
  • Auto from Datia station to palace: ≈₹150, 10 min

Say or show

  • माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
  • क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya kaard 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 Datia. 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: Oct–Mar (cool, dry) · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, occasional storms) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night at the Government Tourist Motel for relaxed pacing.
  2. Arrange a private auto from the station for guaranteed arrival.

Meanwhile

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