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Prakashaप्रकाशे
Half-day stop only if you are already driving this stretch of North Maharashtra; the temple cluster takes 2–3 hours. Otherwise skip.
Prakasha is a small pilgrimage village on the Tapi River in North Maharashtra, known for a cluster of temples and for Chalcolithic-era excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India. The Kedareshwar and Gautameshwar Mahadeo temples are the main draws. Sources give no hotel or transport detail, so treat it as a stop on a wider North Maharashtra route and check locally before you commit.
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- Airports
- Nashik (ISK) · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM)
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Prakasha112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Prakasha, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- Safetycheckcheck: sources give no safety detail for Prakasha.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckISK Nashik International Airport (check distance and drive time).
- Getting aroundcheckcheck: sources give no local transport detail.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a stallcheck
- Budget bedBudget hotel double in Shahada, a night, per room₹900 (≈ US$11)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double in Shahada, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double in Shahada, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ISK Nashik International Airport (check distance and drive time) · BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) (check distance and drive time)
Map of Prakasha
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Weather and climate
Prakasha: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
check: sources give no local transport detail. The temples sit inside the village; ask locally about reaching the riverbank and the excavation site.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Prakasha village
check whether any lodging exists in the village.
Shahada
check hotel availability and distance.
Dhule
check hotel availability and distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
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- Mid
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- High
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Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double in Dhule1 × 1 night × ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 |
| Bus Dhule → Prakasha, both ways2 × ₹250 · check | ₹500 |
| Private car Dhule → Prakasha, one way1 × ₹850 · check | ₹850 |
| Rickshaw within the village1 × ₹75 · check | ₹75 |
| Simple thali meal2 × ₹115 · check | ₹230 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ₹800 · check | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹936 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,146 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,291≈ US$120 |
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2026 estimate in rupees; Prakasha has no confirmed lodging, so beds are priced in Shahada and Dhule. All figures check. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Dhule → Prakasha | check |
| Rickshaw within village | check |
| Chai at a stall | check |
| Simple thali meal | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- check: sources give no ATM, temple-hour or river-safety detail — confirm locally before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Prakashaप्रकाशे
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My bed tonight
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इस पते पर, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dhule → Prakasha by bus: check
- Private car Dhule → Prakasha (one way): check
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना? — How much? (kitna)
- मंदिर कहाँ है? — Where is the temple? (mandir kahan hai)
- कृपया मुझे प्रकाशे ले चलें — Please take me to Prakasha (kripya mujhe prakasha le chalen)
check cash and ATM options before you arrive.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Prakasha. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each temple with verified opening hours.
- Eat page with last orders and vegetarian options.
- Transport page with bus and taxi contacts from Shahada and Dhule.
Sources
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