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Voykit pocket guide · India
Rohru
Spend one night in Rohru for trout fishing or a short trek; bus from Delhi via Shimla takes about 14 h.
Rohru is a small hill town in Southern Himachal Pradesh offering valley views, a local temple and adventure activities. A single night covers the main sights and a fishing or trekking outing; longer stays are only for extended trekking routes.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 · Fire and ambulance 101 · General emergency (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 |
|---|---|
| Dhabā meal (dal, roti, tea) | ₹150–200 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SLV · Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti)
- Small airport, about 22 km (14 mi) from Shimla; most travellers reach Rohru by road via Shimla, 6–7 h by bus (check)Small airport, about 14 mi (22 km) from Shimla; most travellers reach Rohru by road via Shimla, 6–7 h by bus (check)
- IXC · Chandigarh Airport
- Main gateway for Himachal; bus or taxi to Shimla, then on to Rohru (check)
- DEL · Delhi Indira Gandhi International
- Overnight bus to Shimla, then a second bus to Rohru; about 14 h door to door (check)
Typical fares
- Delhi → Shimla → Rohru (bus)
- ≈ ₹1,500 one‑way, 14 h (check)
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
The town is compact; walk to most attractions. Local shared taxis connect the bus stand with nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- Hateshwari Temple
- Trout fishing
- Trekking
- Hang gliding and paragliding
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kasauli | Bus from Rohru to Kasauli, about 2 h (check schedule) | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- GMVN resort
- Basic mountain lodge; book ahead in peak season.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | यह कितने का है?yeh kitne ka hai? |
| Can I have water? | क्या मुझे पानी मिल सकता है?kya mujhe paani mil sakta 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
- Bus from Delhi via Shimla is a 14‑hour ride; plan for a night on the road.
- Facilities are limited; bring drinking water and snacks.
Rohru is a quiet hill town and crime is rare; the real risks are the long, winding bus ride, monsoon landslides and leeches on wet forest trails, and cold nights even in summer — carry cash, as ATMs are few and can be empty.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rohru yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hateshwari Temple
- Trout fishing
- Trekking
- Hang gliding and paragliding
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Rohru, revision 5142029 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5142029
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/rohru). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.