Saifai

Saifai is a university town in Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, famous for restaurants, cafes, medical tourism and stadiums.

Understand

Saifai isin Etawah district at the border with Mainpuri district. It is a university town, and a big part of economy is running on and around university and hospitals.

Get in

By plane

The 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

There 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

There are several buses to Saifai originating from Etawah, Delhi etc.

By car

It is connected from Delhi, Lucknow, Agra etc from 6 lane Agra Lucknow Expressway and an other 4 lane road connects it with nearby towns.

Get around

By auto

Auto-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

Much 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

Night View of Saifai

Kisaan Bazaar, Saifai

Architectural copy of Delhi's Connaught Place with high-end restoreants 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. Same type of maket are developed in Lucknow and Jhansi too. The notable restaurants and cafes it has are-

1. Cafe Saifai
2. The Safai Social
3. Gabbar's
4. Burg Station
5. Yummy Tommy

Saifai Clock Tower

Saifai Clock Tower

A unique and different type of clock tower, not like classic once. Also part of Kisaan Bazaar, it is an party hub and landmark.

Saifai International Cricket Stadium

An International Cricket Stadium, situated inside Major Dhyan Chand Sports College campus. Maybe required special person or connections to get inside the stadium when no event is going on.

Dakshinmukhi Hanuman Statue, Saifai

One of the biggest Hanuman statues in India.

Eat

Mid-range

1. Cafe Saifai
2. Club Saifai
3. The Safai Social
4. Gabbar's
5. Burg Station
6. Yummy Tommy
7. Saifai Dreams

Budget

1. Pardeshi Daba
2. Shiv Restaurant
3. Vikas Hotel and Restaurant
4. Dastarkhwan Chicken Restaurant
5. Tripti Madrasi Dosa

Drink

1. Club Saifai

Sleep

It has many government guest houses and inspection houses which hosted Bollywood Stars too.

Go next

• Etawah
• Kannauj
• Kanpur
• Lucknow
• Agra
• Jhansi