Key hubs
Mainpuri airport and railway station
- Airport
- Agra Airport (AGR) is the closest civil airport, roughly 120 km by road; Delhi is about 294 km away
- Railway station
- Mainpuri (MNQ), south of the town, on the Shikohabad-Farrukhabad branch line; Kalindi Express and Kanpur-Anand Vihar Express are listed as serving it
- Getting around
- Hire a car with driver for Saman and the wetlands; autos and e-rickshaws serve the town, and the Agra-Lucknow Expressway runs through the district
How to reach Mainpuri by air
Agra Airport (AGR) is the closest civil airport, about 120 km by road. Delhi's international airport is much farther, about 294 km, and is usually reached by road or train.
How to reach Mainpuri by train
Mainpuri station (MNQ), south of the town, lies on the Shikohabad-Farrukhabad branch line, with services listed to Delhi and Kanpur. Many visitors also use Etawah or Shikohabad on the main line and continue by road; check current timetables.
How to reach Mainpuri by road
Mainpuri sits on a branch of the historic Grand Trunk Road; Agra is about 116 km away, Etawah about 55 km and Delhi about 294 km. The Agra-Lucknow Expressway links the district to Lucknow.
Getting around Mainpuri
Autos and e-rickshaws serve the town. For Saman Bird Sanctuary and the wetlands near Karhal and Kishni, hire a car with a driver for the day, as public transport there is limited.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Mainpuri
- Visit Saman between November and February and go in the morning, when it is cool and birds are active; the ground is unpaved and shade is scarce.
- Hire a car with a driver for the day. Public transport to the sanctuary is thin, and you will want to stop at wetlands along the way.
- Carry water, snacks, a hat and any medication; there are few reliable shops or toilets near the wetlands.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.