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Marleshwar
Marleshwar is a half-day stop for the cave temple and monsoon waterfalls: arrive by 10:00, leave by 14:00. Not a base.Marleshwar is a half-day stop for the cave temple and monsoon waterfalls: arrive by 10:00 AM, leave by 2:00 PM. Not a base.
Marleshwar is a small pilgrimage village in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, known for the Cave Shiva Temple (Marleshwar Mandir). The main draw is the temple set inside a cave with a natural waterfall over the linga, and the surrounding hills that turn into a cascade of waterfalls during the monsoon. Most visitors come from Ratnagiri or Dapoli as a half-day trip.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Jun–Feb (monsoon for waterfalls, post-monsoon for Dhareshwar)
- avoid Mar–May (heat, snakes in the cave temple)
- Airport
- GOI
- Nights
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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 Marleshwar112 ▾
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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 Marleshwar, 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
- SafetyMarleshwar 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 Goa International Airport (Dabolim) (About 4–5 h by road; Ratnagiri Airport (check) is closer but limited flights).
- Getting aroundWalk: the temple and waterfall are within 500 m of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealTea at a village stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus Ratnagiri–Devrukh₹50–80 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per room₹3,000 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)
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 Goa International Airport (Dabolim) (About 4–5 h by road; Ratnagiri Airport (check) is closer but limited flights)
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
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jun–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (24 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marleshwar: 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)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
24 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
22 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 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
Walk: the temple and waterfall are within 500 m of each other. For Dhareshwar waterfall, hire an auto-rickshaw from the village.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Marleshwar to Devrukh, then bus to Ratnagiri; about 1 h
Ratnagiri has a fort, beach and the Thibaw Palace.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus via Devrukh; about 1.5 h
Hill station with views and the Kanakaditya temple.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus via Ratnagiri; about 2 h
Beach and the Swayambhu Ganesh temple.
Door to door: About 3.5 h
Bus via Ratnagiri and Sawantwadi; about 3 h
Hill station with waterfalls; better as an overnight.
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.
Marleshwar village
A few basic guesthouses near the temple; limited options.
Ratnagiri
30 km (19 mi) away; more hotels and restaurants.19 mi (30 km) away; more hotels and restaurants.
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)
- Mid
- ₹3,000–5,000 (≈ US$35–60)
- High
- ₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Bus Ratnagiri–Marleshwar return2 × ₹200 · check | ₹400 |
| Auto-rickshaw to Dhareshwar waterfall1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹840 |
| Trip total≈ ₹4,620 per person per day, bed included | ₹9,240≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Ratnagiri–Devrukh | ₹50–80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus Devrukh–Marleshwar | ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw Devrukh–Marleshwar | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Tea at a village stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Snakes in the cave temple during summer (Mar–May): stay on the path, do not touch.
- Dhareshwar waterfall dries by early winter (check).
- No ATMs in Marleshwar; carry cash from Ratnagiri or Devrukh.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Ratnagiri–Marleshwar: about ₹80–130 (≈ US$1–2), about 1 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw Marleshwar–Dhareshwar: ₹500–600 (≈ US$6–7) one way (check)
Say or show
- नमस्कार — Hello (namaskar)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavad)
- किती? — How much? (kiti)
- बस थांबा कुठे आहे? — Where is the bus stop? (bus thamba kuthe ahe)
Marathi is the local language; Hindi also works.
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 Marleshwar. 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: Jun–Feb (monsoon for waterfalls, post-monsoon for Dhareshwar) · avoid Mar–May (heat, snakes in the cave temple) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified opening hours and snake season warning.
- Eat page with last orders and vegetarian options.
- Connect page with mobile network coverage check.
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