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Voykit pocket guide · India
Khadikolvan
Visit Khadikolvan as a day trip from Devrukh or Sangameshwar; explore temples and hot spring, then return same evening.
Khadikolvan is a small historic village in South Konkan, Maharashtra. Its attractions – Shri Gangeshwar Temple, nearby Marleshwar cave temple and a hot spring – are reachable on foot, but there are no hotels or ATMs, so a single day visit from nearby towns is most practical.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (check)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, roads may be closed)
- Stay
- 0 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 ₹500–₹800 excl. bed · Mid ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · High ₹1,200+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Local bus ride (Devrukh ↔ Khadikolvan) | ₹120–₹150 |
| Cashew nuts (local market) | ₹200–₹300 per kg |
| Mango (seasonal) | ₹30–₹50 each |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
Typical fares
- Devrukh → Khadikolvan bus
- ≈₹130 one‑way, 45 min (check schedule)
- Sangameshwar railway station → Devrukh bus
- ≈₹80, 30 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
The village is walkable; internal paths lead to temples, riverbank and spring. Use local buses or hired taxis from Devrukh or Sangameshwar for the 45‑minute approach.
See and do
Known for
- Shri Gangeshwar Temple
- Marleshwar cave temple (14 km away)
- Hot water spring
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Marleshwar Temple | Local bus or taxi from Khadikolvan, about 14 km (8.7 mi)Local bus or taxi from Khadikolvan, about 8.7 mi (14 km) | ≈45 min each way |
| Ratnagiri | Bus or taxi via Devrukh, roughly 70 km (43 mi)Bus or taxi via Devrukh, roughly 43 mi (70 km) | ≈2 h each way |
Sleep
- Devrukh
- budget hotels and lodges; base for day trips to Khadikolvan
- Sangameshwar
- mid‑range options; train station nearby
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Where is the bus stop? | बस स्टॉप कहाँ है?bas stop kahaan 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
- Limited mobile coverage – BSNL and Jio work only in patches
- No ATM or banking services in the village
- Roads can be slippery during monsoon; check local conditions
Generally safe for daytime visits; watch out for uneven paths and limited connectivity.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khadikolvan yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shri Gangeshwar Temple
- Marleshwar cave temple (14 km away)
- Hot water spring
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: Khadikolvan, revision 5089647 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5089647
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/khadikolvan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.