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Major city · India

Sarangkheda

Sarangkheda is a half-day stop for the Dattatreya shrine and the Chetak horse fair (December); otherwise skip unless you are passing through North Maharashtra.

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Sarangkheda is a small village in North Maharashtra known for its single-faced Dattatreya temple on a hill and the annual Chetak horse fair in December. The shrine draws pilgrims year-round; the fair brings over 100,000 people and horse traders from across India. Most travellers can see the temple in 1–2 hours and move on.

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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though possible)
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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.

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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 Sarangkheda112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealChai at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Budget bedBasic hotel room (Shahade or Dhule), a night, per room₹600 (≈ US$7)
  • Mid-range bedBasic hotel room (Shahade or Dhule), a night, per room₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
  • High-end bedBasic hotel room (Shahade or Dhule), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹800 (≈ US$10) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

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.

Dattatreya templeChetak horse fair (December)
Airports
N/A Nearest airport: Surat (STV) or Aurangabad (IXU) (Surat is about 160 km (99 mi); Aurangabad about 200 km (124 mi). Both have limited domestic flights.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    37°C (99°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    40°C (104°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    41°C (106°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    35°C (95°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (41°C (106°F)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sarangkheda: next 7 days

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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)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Mar

37°C (99°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

Apr

40°C (104°F)

24°C (75°F)

1 rd

May

41°C (106°F)

27°C (81°F)

2 rd

Jun

37°C (99°F)

26°C (79°F)

8 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

13 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

9 rd

Oct

35°C (95°F)

21°C (70°F)

4 rd

Nov

33°C (91°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

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Arrive & move

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Getting around

Sarangkheda is walkable. For the temple, a short uphill walk from the village centre. Auto-rickshaws available from Shahade.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Toranmal

go

Door to door: About 2.5 h

Bus or taxi from Shahade, about 2 h

Hill station with a lake and forest; good for a day trip.

Dhule

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or taxi, about 1 h

Larger town with markets and transport connections.

Nashikcaution

Door to door: About 3.5 h

Bus or taxi via Dhule, about 3 h

Full-day trip; better as an overnight stop.

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.

Shahade (closest town)

Basic hotels and lodges; 10 km (6.2 mi) from Sarangkheda.

Dhule

More options, about 50 km (31 mi) away; better for overnight stays.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–1,500 (≈ US$10–18)
Mid
₹1,500–3,000 (≈ US$18–35)
High
₹3,000 (≈ US$35)+

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Basic hotel room (Shahade or Dhule)1 × 1 night × ₹1,200₹1,200
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,000₹4,000
Auto-rickshaw from Shahade to Sarangkheda (one way)1 × ₹300₹300
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹550
Trip total≈ ₹3,025 per person per day, bed included₹6,050≈ US$70

2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded.

Prices of common things

Chai at a local stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
Simple thali meal₹80–150 (≈ US$1–2)
Auto-rickshaw Shahade → Sarangkheda₹250–350 (≈ US$3–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Sarangkheda is generally safe. During the Chetak fair, watch for pickpockets in crowds. Roads can be rough; travel by daylight.
  • Chetak fair in December: huge crowds, book accommodation weeks ahead.
  • Temple timings may vary; check locally.
  • No ATMs in the village; carry cash from Shahade or Dhule.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

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Emergency

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  • Fire and ambulance112

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Shahade → Sarangkheda auto: ₹250–350 (≈ US$3–4), about 20 min
  • Dhule → Shahade bus: ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1), about 1 h

Say or show

  • मंदिर कितना दूर है? — How far is the temple? (mandir kitna door hai?)
  • खाना कहाँ मिलेगा? — Where can I eat? (khana kahan milega?)
  • किराया कितना है? — How much for the ride? (kiraya kitna 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 Sarangkheda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (heat), Jul–Sep (monsoon, though possible) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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