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Devgad
Spend 1–2 days: beach, Devgad Fort, mango orchards; reach via Kankavli train, then auto‑rickshaw or bus.
Devgad is a small coastal town in Maharashtra known for its Alphonso mangoes, a historic lighthouse and fort, and quiet beaches. It is best explored in a short stay of one to two days, using nearby Kankavli railway station and local transport.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb, Apr–May (mango season)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon)
- Airport
- IXR
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Devgad112 ▾
- Police/All services112
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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 Devgad, 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
- SafetyDevgad is low‑risk; main concerns are monsoon flooding and traffic on narrow roads.
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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/all services (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
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- AirportcheckIXR Jalgaon Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 150 km (93 mi); check connections).IXR Jalgaon Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 93 mi (150 km); check connections).
- Getting aroundFrom Kankavli station take an auto‑rickshaw or state bus (≈30 min) to Devgad.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · High ₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
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
- IXR Jalgaon Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 150 km (93 mi); check connections)IXR Jalgaon Airport (nearest commercial airport, about 93 mi (150 km); check connections)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Devgad: 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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
From Kankavli station take an auto‑rickshaw or state bus (≈30 min) to Devgad. Within town walk or use local rickshaws; beaches and forts are within 3 km of the bus stand.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Vijaydurg Fort
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Auto‑rickshaw from Devgad, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Auto‑rickshaw from Devgad, about 3.1 mi (5 km)
Historic fort on the Sindhudurg coast; entry free.
Kunkeshwar Shiva Temple
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Bus or taxi, 16 km (9.9 mi) northBus or taxi, 9.9 mi (16 km) north
11th‑century temple, popular during Mahashivratri.
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 Vasant Vijay
offers Malvani cuisine; basic rooms, suitable for 1–2 nights
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
- ₹1,200–1,800 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹1,800–2,500 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 |
| Kankavli → Devgad auto‑rickshaw (one way)2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| Mango purchase (1 kg)2 × ₹200 · seasonal price, check | ₹400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹780 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,290 per person per day, bed included | ₹8,580≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance train tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal (Malvani thali) | ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Fresh Alphonso mango (1 kg)April–May | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride (5 km) | ₹120–180 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon rains can make roads slippery June–September; plan indoor activities then.
- Check lighthouse opening hours before visiting; access may be restricted.
Emergency numbers
- Police/All services
- 112
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Emergency
- Police/All services112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kankavli → Devgad auto‑rickshaw: ≈₹150, 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)≈₹150, 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते / माफ़ कीजिए — Hello / Excuse me (Namaste / Maaf kijiye)
- कितना है? — How much? (Kitna hai?)
- समुद्र तट कहाँ है? — Where is the beach? (Samudra tat 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 Devgad. 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–Feb, Apr–May (mango season) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑by‑night itinerary for mango‑picking season (April–May).
- Include local guide contacts for temple visits.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Devgad
- secondaryWikivoyage: Devgad, revision 5248406 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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