Things to do in Pilani, Rajasthan
Pilani is a town located in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, India. The town is best known as the location of BITS Pilani and the birthplace of G. D. Birla.
8 places to visit in and around Pilani, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Surajgarh Fort
It also has a good resort for stay.
- 2Ram mandir temple & garden
- 3Shiv Ganga
BITS Campus
- 4Birla Museum
- 5Rotunda
- 6Pilani Gallery
- 7G.D Birla Memorial
- 8Aditya Vikram Birla Memorial
Before you go: official rules
- Ayodhya Ram Mandir: registration, official sites and rules
Best time to visit Pilani
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
- Jan14°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb18°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar24°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr30°CHot
- May35°CHot
- Jun36°CHot
- Jul34°CHot
- Aug32°CHot
- Sep30°CHot
- Oct27°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov21°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec16°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 14°C | 9 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 18°C | 14 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 24°C | 16 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 30°C | 15 mm |
| May | Hot | 35°C | 31 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 36°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | Hot | 34°C | 124 mm |
| Aug | Hot | 32°C | 115 mm |
| Sep | Hot | 30°C | 69 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 27°C | 6 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 21°C | 3 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 16°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Pilani
- Nearest railway station: Surajgarh (SRGH), 15 km away.
- Nearest airport: Hisar Airport (HSS), 91 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Pilani costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Pilani is not included.
Compare Pilani with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilani | – | Oct–Mar | 8 |
| Narnaul | 62 km | Oct–Mar | 7 |
| Bhiwani | 71 km | Oct–Mar | 5 |
| Hisar Urban Agglomeration | 87 km | Oct–Mar | 7 |
| Hisar | 88 km | Oct–Mar | 12 |
Distances in a straight line from Pilani; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Pilani?
The best known are Surajgarh Fort, Ram mandir temple & garden, Shiv Ganga, Birla Museum, Rotunda.
When is the best time to visit Pilani?
Best weather: Oct–Mar.
How do I reach Pilani?
Nearest railway station: Surajgarh (SRGH), 15 km away. Nearest airport: Hisar Airport (HSS), 91 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Pilani cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Pilani is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.