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Shiroda
Skip Shiroda unless you want a quiet beach day with no crowds: half a day is enough to see the beach and temple, or stay one night at the resort.
Shiroda is a small coastal village in South Konkan, Maharashtra, with a clean, uncrowded beach and a few temples. It works as a short stop between Vengurla and Goa, not as a destination on its own. Most visitors come for the beach, the Kamakshi Temple, and a dolphin-watching boat ride.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Nov–Feb
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain, beach unsafe)
- Airport
- GOI
- 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
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 Shiroda112 ▾
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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 Shiroda, 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
- SafetyShiroda is safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportcheckGOI Dabolim Airport (Goa) (About 60 km (37 mi), 1.5 h by taxi; check for pre-booked transfers).GOI Dabolim Airport (Goa) (About 37 mi (60 km), 1.5 h by taxi; check for pre-booked transfers).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the beach and temple.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDolphin Bay Beach Resort – sea-view room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDolphin Bay Beach Resort – sea-view room, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedDolphin Bay Beach Resort – sea-view room, a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹7,000 (≈ US$80)
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
- GOI Dabolim Airport (Goa) (About 60 km (37 mi), 1.5 h by taxi; check for pre-booked transfers)GOI Dabolim Airport (Goa) (About 37 mi (60 km), 1.5 h by taxi; check for pre-booked transfers)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (25 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shiroda: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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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
Walking covers the beach and temple. For Redi Ganapati Temple or dolphin-watching, arrange a taxi or auto-rickshaw from the village.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Taxi or auto-rickshaw, about 10 km (6.2 mi), 20 minTaxi or auto-rickshaw, about 6.2 mi (10 km), 20 min
Vengurla has a beach, lighthouse and more food options.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
Taxi via Sawantwadi, about 35 km (22 mi), 1 hTaxi via Sawantwadi, about 22 mi (35 km), 1 h
Hill station with waterfalls and views; a half-day trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi via MSH4, about 50 km (31 mi), 1.5 hTaxi via MSH4, about 31 mi (50 km), 1.5 h
Longer drive; better as a separate day trip from a base in Ratnagiri.
Goa (Panaji)
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi via NH66, about 60 km (37 mi), 1.5 hTaxi via NH66, about 37 mi (60 km), 1.5 h
Easy day trip for Goan food and beaches; return by evening.
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.
Near Shiroda Beach
Only one resort listed; book ahead in season. No other formal accommodation options confirmed.
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
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dolphin Bay Beach Resort – sea-view room1 × 1 night × ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Taxi from Vengurla to Shiroda (one way)1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Dolphin-watching boat ride (per person)2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| eSIM for travel, about a week of data2 × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,460 |
| Trip total≈ ₹8,030 per person per day, bed included | ₹16,060≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a beach shack | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi Shiroda → Vengurlacheck | ₹400–600 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Dolphin-watching boat ridecheck | ₹400–700 (≈ US$5–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon (June–September) makes the beach dangerous for swimming; many roads flood.
- No ATMs confirmed in the village; carry cash from Vengurla or Sawantwadi.
- Dolphin-watching boats may not run in rough seas; ask locally the day before.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Vengurla → Shiroda: about ₹500 (≈ US$6), 20 min (check)
- Taxi Shiroda → Dabolim Airport: about ₹1,500–2,000 (≈ US$18–25), 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- किती? — How much? (kitī)
- समुद्रकिनारा कुठे आहे? — Where is the beach? (samudrakinārā kuṭhe āhe)
- एक चहा द्या — One chai, please (ek chahā dyā)
Marathi is the local language; Hindi and English are understood in tourist spots.
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 Shiroda. 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: Nov–Feb · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, heavy rain, beach unsafe) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Shiroda Beach and Kamakshi Temple with verified hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the two or three local food stalls near the beach.
- Transport page with taxi and bus schedules from Vengurla and Sawantwadi.
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