Saifai

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

Understand
Saifai 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.

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 that go to Saifai which start from Etawah, Delhi and other cities.

By car
It is connected from Delhi, Lucknow, and Agra from the 6-lane Agra Lucknow Expressway. Another 4-lane road connects Saifai to nearby towns.

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




Buy

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

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