Peak Season
Bidar in January
Karnataka, India
Cool. Fort exploration ideal.
Why January scores 5/5
Weather
Cool. Fort exploration ideal.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine.. road condition: Good state highway.. public transport: Railway station. Buses from Hyderabad and Gulbarga.. from nearest city: Hyderabad 150km (3hrs). Gulbarga 110km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Bidar Police Station. nearest hospital: District Hospital Bidar. Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal in city.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Fort is exciting to explore, Bidriware workshop educational
Elevation
700m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Januaryviewing | 5/5 | Cool. Fort exploration ideal. |
| February | 5/5 | February at Bidar: 15-30°C, crisp Deccan plateau mornings perfect for the fort's 37-bastion circuit. Bidriware workshops open through the day in the old city. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Bidar: 18–34°C, last cool stretch for the fort and Bidriware workshops. Deccan plateau mornings still crisp; afternoons warm — plan the Madrasa and tombs early. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot 38°C+. |
| May | 1/5 | Extremely hot 42°C+. |
| June | 2/5 | Monsoon relief. |
| July | 3/5 | Monsoon. Fort atmospheric. |
| August | 3/5 | August at Bidar: 22–29°C, north-Karnataka monsoon. Fort and Bidriware workshops doable — shoulder, open-plan mausoleums wet and muddy. |
| September | 3/5 | September at Bidar: 21-31C. Monsoon retreating on the Deccan plateau; Bahmani fort and Bidriware workshops workable, just expect muddy approaches. |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon. Pleasant. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Bidar: 15–30°C at 700m, Deccan plateau at its most pleasant. Fort walls and Bidriware workshops walkable all day. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Bidar: 12–28°C at 700m, Deccan winter ideal for the Bahmani fort circuit. Bidriware workshops open, mornings can be genuinely cold. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 150km (3hrs). Gulbarga 110km.. Roads: Good state highway.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine.. Public transport: Railway station. Buses from Hyderabad and Gulbarga.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
700m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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