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Voykit pocket guide · India
Rohtak
Spend a half‑day to see Tilyar Lake and the local cloth market; add a quick visit to the zoo or Sai Mandir if time permits.
Rohtak sits 70 km north of Delhi on NH‑10, making it a convenient day‑trip from the capital. Its main attractions – Tilyar Lake, the zoo, Sai Mandir and the huge Shouri cloth market – are clustered near the city edge, so a few hours cover the highlights. The city’s educational campuses and historic sites add depth for longer stays, but most travellers can see the key sights in one half‑day.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (high heat)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed · High ₹2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · All services 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tilyar Lake entry | ₹10 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹50–₹80 |
| Street snack (pani puri) | ₹30–₹60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DEL · Indira Gandhi International Airport
- 70 km (43 mi) south, reachable by NH‑1043 mi (70 km) south, reachable by NH‑10
Typical fares
- Delhi → Rohtak by train
- about ₹150–₹250, 1 h 15 min (check schedule)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km
- ₹50–₹80
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Train to Rohtak Junction (hourly from Delhi) and NH‑10 road. Auto‑rickshaws and local taxis cover the city; a short auto‑rickshaw ride (5 min) reaches Tilyar Lake.
See and do
Known for
- Tilyar Lake and zoo
- Shouri cloth market
- Sai Mandir
- Sheela Theater (cinema)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sonipat | Train from Rohtak Junction, about 30 min, then a short walk | ≈ 45 min |
| Gurugram | Train to Delhi, then Delhi‑Gurugram metro, total ≈ 1 h 30 min | ≈ 2 h |
| Bhiwani | Direct bus from Rohtak bus stand, about 1 h 15 min | ≈ 1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Tivoly Hotel
- Near Sheela Cineplex, easy access to NH‑10 and city centre
- Lagan Hotel
- Close to D‑Park, good for short stays
- Viceroy & Lords Hotel
- Near Ashoka Chowk, central location
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| How much is this? | यह कितने का है?yah kitne ka hai? |
| Where is the nearest toilet? | सबसे नज़दीकी शौचालय कहाँ है?sabse nazdeeki shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
- Peak traffic on NH‑10 during Delhi‑Rohtak commute hours.
Rohtak is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert in crowded markets, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated streets after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rohtak yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tilyar Lake and zoo
- Shouri cloth market
- Sai Mandir
- Sheela Theater (cinema)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Rohtak: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Rohtak, revision 5282102 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5282102
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rohtak). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.