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Jalgaon
Visit Jalgaon for a half‑day if passing through North Maharashtra; otherwise skip unless you need gold or banana market exposure.
Jalgaon is a large city in North Maharashtra known for gold, bananas, cotton and industry. It sits on a rail junction and is reachable by road from Mumbai, Pune and Bhusawal. The city offers cheap lodging and local food, but attractions are limited, making a short stop sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Apr–Oct (high heat, monsoon)
- Airport
- JLG
- Nights
- 1
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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
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- 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 Jalgaon100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jalgaon, 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
- SafetyJalgaon is generally safe for tourists; main risks are heat and traffic; keep valuables secure.
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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 numbers100 police · 101 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (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.
- AirportJLG Jalgaon Airport (Domestic airport with limited service, about 15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre).JLG Jalgaon Airport (Domestic airport with limited service, about 9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws dominate city trips; local buses connect to nearby towns; Bhusawal railway station 19 km (12 mi) away provides long‑distance links.Auto‑rickshaws dominate city trips; local buses connect to nearby towns; Bhusawal railway station 12 mi (19 km) away provides long‑distance links.
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
- JLG Jalgaon Airport (Domestic airport with limited service, about 15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre)JLG Jalgaon Airport (Domestic airport with limited service, about 9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Apr
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
May
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Care
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Dec (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (227.5 rain days), driest Apr (2.2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jalgaon: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
3.7 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3.5 rd
Mar
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
5.3 rd
Apr
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2.2 rd
May
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
6.7 rd
Jun
38°C (101°F)101°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
140.5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
227.5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
179.5 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
131.2 rd
Oct
34°C (94°F)94°F (34°C)
19°C (67°F)67°F (19°C)
41.3 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
11.4 rd
Dec
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6.2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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
Auto‑rickshaws dominate city trips; local buses connect to nearby towns; Bhusawal railway station 19 km away provides long‑distance links.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ajanta Caves
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus or hired car from Jalgaon, about 100 km (62 mi), 2–2.5 h travelBus or hired car from Jalgaon, about 62 mi (100 km), 2–2.5 h travel
World‑heritage Buddhist caves; plan a full day.
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.
Hotel Plaza
Near railway station, rooms ~₹200/night (≈US$4).
Hotel Royal Palace
≈3 km (1.9 mi) from station, auto‑rickshaw fare ₹15–20.≈1.9 mi (3 km) from station, auto‑rickshaw fare ₹15–20.
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
- ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ₹2,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × ₹200 | ₹200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km)1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Local bus ticket1 × ₹30 · check | ₹30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹108 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,188 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,188≈ US$14 |
Rooms ~₹200/night; shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street snack (bhel, sev puri) | ₹30–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local tea with milk | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (1 km) | ₹15–25 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train ticket (Jalgaon‑Bhusawal) | ₹40–120 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can reach 43 °C (109 °F); stay hydrated.Summer temperatures can reach 109 °F (43 °C); stay hydrated.
- Road traffic can be heavy during market days.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Fire and ambulance
- 101
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police100
- Fire and ambulance101
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Mumbai; Indian visa info at /india/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jalgaon ↔ Bhusawal (train): about ₹80–120 (≈ US$1–2), 30 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km: ≈₹50
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिये — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is it? (yeh kitna hai?)
- क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
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 Jalgaon. 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: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Oct (high heat, monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail‑to‑hotel contract for Bhusawal‑Jalgaon leg.
- Auto‑rickshaw fare guide for city centre.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Jalgaon
- secondaryWikivoyage: Jalgaon, revision 5218485 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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