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Voykit pocket guide · India
Deo
देव
Spend one day in Deo to see the Sun Temple and nearby Fort; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pilgrimage.
Deo is a small pilgrimage town in Bihar, centred on the 8th‑century Sun Temple. The main sights are within a 1 km walk, and transport links are limited, so a half‑day visit plus a short walk back to town is enough for most travellers.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- देव
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less crowd)
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat, monsoon)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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–₹2,000 excl. bed · High ₹2,000+ 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 · All services 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 (street stall) | ₹10–₹20 |
| Snacks (samosa, pakora) | ₹15–₹40 |
| Meal (vegetarian thali) | ₹80–₹150 |
| Rickshaw (shared, 5 km (3.1 mi))Rickshaw (shared, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹30 |
| Rickshaw (whole, 5 km (3.1 mi))Rickshaw (whole, 3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹200 |
| Train (passenger, Patna‑Deo) | ₹30 |
| Train (express, Patna‑Deo) | ₹60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- GAYA · Gaya Airport
- ≈70 km (43 mi); weekly Druk Air from Bangkok, daily Thai Airways; also Air India from Kolkata/Delhi≈43 mi (70 km); weekly Druk Air from Bangkok, daily Thai Airways; also Air India from Kolkata/Delhi
- PATNA · Patna Airport
- ≈170 km (106 mi); multiple daily flights from major Indian cities≈106 mi (170 km); multiple daily flights from major Indian cities
Typical fares
- Patna‑Deo train (express)
- ₹60, ~2.5 h
- Rickshaw shared 5 km
- ₹30
- Rickshaw whole 5 km
- ₹200
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
Auto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws are cheapest; negotiate fare before boarding. Most sites are within a 1 km (0.6 mi) walk from the Sun Temple.Auto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws are cheapest; negotiate fare before boarding. Most sites are within a 0.6 mi (1 km) walk from the Sun Temple.
See and do
Known for
- Deo Sun Temple
- Deo Fort
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Patna | Bus or taxi 170 km (106 mi); about 3–3.5 h by roadBus or taxi 106 mi (170 km); about 3–3.5 h by road | ≈4 h |
| Gaya | Train to Gaya Junction then taxi 70 km (43 mi); ~2 h totalTrain to Gaya Junction then taxi 43 mi (70 km); ~2 h total | ≈2.5 h |
Sleep
- Deo town centre
- Basic guesthouses and budget hotels; convenient for temple walk
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Where is the temple? | मंदिर कहाँ है?mandir kahaan hai? |
| Can I pay by card? | क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ?kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon? |
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
- Rickshaw fares can vary; typical shared ride ₹30, whole rickshaw ₹200 (2025 data).
- Night walks alone are discouraged due to crowded streets.
- During Chhath festival vehicle access to the temple is blocked; walk only.
Deo is generally safe for pilgrims; keep belongings secure, avoid solitary night walks, and agree on transport fares upfront.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Deo yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Deo Sun Temple
- Deo Fort
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Deo: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12433982
- Wikivoyage: Deo, revision 5298306 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5298306
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/deo). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.