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Deoदेव
Spend one day in Deo to see the Sun Temple and nearby Fort; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pilgrimage.
Deo is a small pilgrimage town in Bihar, centred on the 8th‑century Sun Temple. The main sights are within a 1 km walk, and transport links are limited, so a half‑day visit plus a short walk back to town is enough for most travellers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less crowd)
- avoid Apr–Jun (heat, monsoon)
- Airports
- GAYA · PATNA
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Deo100 ▾
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 Deo, 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
- SafetyDeo is generally safe for pilgrims; keep belongings secure, avoid solitary night walks, and agree on transport fares upfront.
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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 · 112 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
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGAYA Gaya Airport (≈70 km (43 mi); weekly Druk Air from Bangkok, daily Thai Airways; also Air India from Kolkata/Delhi).GAYA Gaya Airport (≈43 mi (70 km); weekly Druk Air from Bangkok, daily Thai Airways; also Air India from Kolkata/Delhi).
- Getting aroundAuto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws are cheapest; negotiate fare before boarding.
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
- GAYA Gaya Airport (≈70 km (43 mi); weekly Druk Air from Bangkok, daily Thai Airways; also Air India from Kolkata/Delhi) · PATNA Patna Airport (≈170 km (106 mi); multiple daily flights from major Indian cities)GAYA Gaya Airport (≈43 mi (70 km); weekly Druk Air from Bangkok, daily Thai Airways; also Air India from Kolkata/Delhi) · PATNA Patna Airport (≈106 mi (170 km); multiple daily flights from major Indian cities)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Deo: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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
Auto‑rickshaws and cycle‑rickshaws are cheapest; negotiate fare before boarding. Most sites are within a 1 km walk from the Sun Temple.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Patna
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h
Bus or taxi 170 km (106 mi); about 3–3.5 h by roadBus or taxi 106 mi (170 km); about 3–3.5 h by road
Long travel; consider overnight if you want to explore Patna
Gaya
goDoor to door: ≈2.5 h
Train to Gaya Junction then taxi 70 km (43 mi); ~2 h totalTrain to Gaya Junction then taxi 43 mi (70 km); ~2 h total
Gaya Airport connects to Bangkok; useful for flights
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.
Deo town centre
Basic guesthouses and budget hotels; convenient for temple walk
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
| Guesthouse single room1 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹160 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,760 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,760≈ US$20 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (street stall) | ₹10–₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snacks (samosa, pakora) | ₹15–₹40 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal (vegetarian thali) | ₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Rickshaw (shared, 5 km) | ₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Rickshaw (whole, 5 km) | ₹200 (≈ US$3) |
| Train (passenger, Patna‑Deo) | ₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Train (express, Patna‑Deo) | ₹60 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rickshaw fares can vary; typical shared ride ₹30 (≈ under US$1), whole rickshaw ₹200 (≈ US$3) (2025 data).
- Night walks alone are discouraged due to crowded streets.
- During Chhath festival vehicle access to the temple is blocked; walk only.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- All services
- 112
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Deoदेव
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My bed tonight
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कृपया इस पते पर ले जाएँTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- All services112
Embassy
US consulate in Patna (check address); other embassies in New Delhi.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Patna‑Deo train (express): ₹60 (≈ under US$1), ~2.5 h
- Rickshaw shared 5 km: ₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Rickshaw whole 5 km: ₹200 (≈ US$3)
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai?)
- मंदिर कहाँ है? — Where is the temple? (mandir kahaan hai?)
- क्या मैं कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya main card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
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 Deo. 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 (cooler, less crowd) · avoid Apr–Jun (heat, monsoon) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Deo town for a relaxed sunrise at the Sun Temple.
- Combine Deo with a day trip to Gaya or Patna using local buses.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Deo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Deo, revision 5298306 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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