Saifai is a university town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, famous for its restaurants, cafes, medical tourism and stadiums.
Understand
editSaifai is in Etawah district at the border with Mainpuri district. It is a university town, and a big part of the economy is based around the university and hospitals.
Get in
editBy plane
editThe nearest international airport is Lucknow International Airport. The nearest domestic airport is Agra Airport. Saifai also has an airstrip which is used only by unscheduled chartered flights.
By train
editThere are two stations; Etawah Junction Railway station is the major railway station. Saifai Railway Station doesn't has any proper railway service. Please avoid it at any cost (as of 2024). Saifai Railway station is an abandoned type place, used by alcoholic persons.
By bus
editBy car
editGet around
editBy auto
editAuto-rickshaws are available at most of the points, remember to agree on fares clearly in advance. Auto-rickshaws are operated on sharing basis.
By foot
editMuch of Saifai is pedestrian-friendly. Distances are not so long, although road signage is poor, and in the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts. Try your best to move in a predictable straight line, so vehicles can weave around you. Better yet, latch onto a group of locals and cross in their shadow.
See
edit- Saifai Clock Tower. A unique and different type of clock tower, not like the classic ones. Also part of Kisaan Bazaar, it is a party hub and landmark.
- 1 Saifai International Cricket Stadium. An International Cricket Stadium, situated inside Major Dhyan Chand Sports College campus. Contact or connections with special person may be required to get inside the stadium when no event is going on.
- Dakshinmukhi Hanuman Statue. One of the biggest Hanuman statues in India.
Do
editBuy
edit- Kisaan Bazaar - Architectural copy of Delhi's Connaught Place with high-end restore ants and cafes like Delhi's Khan Market. It is a non air-conditioned market with air-conditioning inside the shops, some people call it mall too. The same type of markets are found in Lucknow and Jhansi too. The notable restaurants and cafes it has are:
- Cafe Saifai
- The Safai Social
- Gabbar's
- Burg Station
- Yummy Tommy
Eat
editDrink
edit- Club Saifai
Sleep
editIt has many government guest houses and inspection houses which hosted Bollywood Stars too.