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Voykit pocket guide · India
Goregaon, Raigad
Do a day trip from Mumbai or Alibag; see the Mallikarjun Temple and nearby forts, then return same evening.
Goregaon is a small town in Raigad district, Maharashtra, on the Mumbai‑Goa highway. Its main draws are the hill‑top Mallikarjun Temple, Panhalghar Fort and the nearby university campus. All sights cluster within a few kilometres, so a single day is enough unless you want to hike the forts more slowly.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Jun (heat) and Jul–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–₹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
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Shared auto ride | ₹7 per passenger |
| Wadapav snack | ₹30–₹50 |
| Tea / coffee | ₹20–₹35 |
| MST bus ticket (short distance) | ₹120–₹150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOM · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- 153 km (95 mi) by road, about 3 h drive95 mi (153 km) by road, about 3 h drive
Typical fares
- Lonere → Goregaon shared auto
- ₹7 per passenger, 3 km (1.9 mi)₹7 per passenger, 1.9 mi (3 km)
- MST bus Goregaon → Alibag
- ≈₹120, 45 min
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 shared auto from Lonere costs ₹7 per passenger; Maharashtra State Transport buses run to and from Mumbai and Alibag. Walkable town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Mallikarjun Temple
- Panhalghar Fort
- Bheema Devi Peeth
- Dr B A Technological University
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Alibag | MST bus from Goregaon, about 45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Murud | MST bus via Alibag, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- BATU Guest House (Anandvan)
- 4 km (2.5 mi) from town, basic rooms2.5 mi (4 km) from town, basic rooms
- Fern Hotel Goregaon
- ₹3,000 per night, central location
- University Guest House
- ₹75 / ₹125 per day, limited to university guests
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| How much is it? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?bas stop 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
- Auto rides are informal; confirm price before boarding.
- Temple opening hours may vary; check locally.
- Monsoon roads can be slippery on the highway.
Roads can be slippery in monsoon; keep valuables secure and confirm auto fares before boarding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Goregaon, Raigad yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mallikarjun Temple
- Panhalghar Fort
- Bheema Devi Peeth
- Dr B A Technological University
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: Goregaon (Raigad), revision 5296655 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296655
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Goregaon, Raigad
इस पते पर ले चलें
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- All services112
US consulate in Mumbai; Indian police contact 112.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/goregaon-raigad). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.