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Voykit pocket guide · India
Beed
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Beed to see its temples and dargahs; stay overnight only if you want a quiet night in a small hotel.
Beed is a small Marathwada town with a handful of historic temples and Sufi shrines. It lacks a railway, so a day trip from Latur or Aurangabad is typical; an overnight adds little beyond a relaxed pace.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Feb
- Avoid
- Mar–May (very hot), Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹1,800 excl. bed · High ₹1,800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea/coffee at a café | ₹30–₹70 |
| Street snack (vada, samosa) | ₹20–₹50 |
| Meal at a modest restaurant | ₹150–₹300 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹150–₹250 |
| Bus ticket (city centre) | ₹20–₹40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LTU · Latur Airport
- about 80 km (50 mi) north, bus or taxi to Beedabout 50 mi (80 km) north, bus or taxi to Beed
Typical fares
- Latur Airport → Beed bus
- about ₹500 round‑trip (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km
- ₹150–₹250
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local buses and shared auto‑rickshaws connect the bus station with the town centre; taxis are available for short trips to temples (5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi)).Local buses and shared auto‑rickshaws connect the bus station with the town centre; taxis are available for short trips to temples (3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km)).
See and do
Known for
- Kankaleshwar Temple
- Khandoba Temple
- Mansur Shah Dargah
- Shahinshah Wali Dargah
- Khazana Fountain
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parli Vaijnath | State Road Transport bus, about 100 km (62 mi), 2–2.5 h each wayState Road Transport bus, about 62 mi (100 km), 2–2.5 h each way | ≈5 h round‑trip |
| Digras (Kalinka Devi Mandir) | Bus via SRTC, about 47 km (29 mi), 1 hBus via SRTC, about 29 mi (47 km), 1 h | ≈3 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Atithi
- south of the bus station; basic rooms, good for a night stop
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is it? | यह कितने का है?yah kitne ka hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ?kya card se bhugtan kar sakta hoon? |
| Where is the toilet? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Beed is not on a railway line; plan bus or car travel.
- Locals are not accustomed to foreign tourists; be respectful and ask before photographing interiors.
- Some sites (e.g., Khazana Fountain) have limited access; check opening status locally.
Beed is generally safe; main risks are traffic on rural roads and heat in summer; keep water and sun protection.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beed yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kankaleshwar Temple
- Khandoba Temple
- Mansur Shah Dargah
- Shahinshah Wali Dargah
- Khazana Fountain
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Beed, revision 4982664 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4982664
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/beed). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.