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Dharampur
Spend half a day in Dharampur on a South Gujarat road trip: see the temples and the Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, then move on. One night only if you want a quiet forest stay.
Dharampur is a small town 30 km east of Valsad, set in forested hills. It's worth a stop for its old temples, the large Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram and the Monday weekly market. Most visitors pass through on the way to Saputara or back from the Daman coast.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- September–March
- avoid April–June (hot), July–August (heavy rain)
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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 ▾
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Dharampur112 ▾
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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 Dharampur, 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
- SafetyDharampur is generally safe.
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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.
- AirportSTV Surat International Airport (About 2.5 h drive; taxis and buses available).
- Getting aroundAuto-rickshaws from the bus stand cover the town and nearby temples.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealChai at a roadside stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus Valsad–Dharampur₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Budget bedAshram guest room, a night, per room₹500 (≈ US$6)
- 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 ₹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
- STV Surat International Airport (About 2.5 h drive; taxis and buses available)
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Apr
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
May
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Sep–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dharampur: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
Auto-rickshaws from the bus stand cover the town and nearby temples. For the ashram and Wilson Hill, hire a rickshaw for the day or drive your own vehicle.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valsad
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus every 30 min from Dharampur bus stand, about 30 min
Base town for Dharampur; also has beaches and a fort.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus via the Valsad–Nasik highway, about 1.5 h
Hill station with lake and viewpoints; a full-day trip.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi or bus via Valsad and the NH 48, about 2 h
Capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli; tribal museum and gardens.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Taxi via Valsad and NH 48, about 2 h
Portuguese colonial town with beaches and forts.
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.
Town centre near the bus stand
Basic guesthouses and lodges; easy access to rickshaws and the market.
Near Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram
Ashram guest accommodation (check availability); quiet forest setting.
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
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹4,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Rickshaw hire for half day1 × ₹500 · check | ₹500 |
| Bus Valsad–Dharampur one way2 × ₹50 · check | ₹100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹1,010 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,560 per person per day, bed included | ₹11,110≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Chai at a roadside stall | ₹10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Vegetarian thali meal | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Rickshaw ride within town | ₹30–60 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus Valsad–Dharampur | ₹40–60 (≈ under US$1) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monday market can cause traffic congestion around the bus stand.
- Ashram guest accommodation may require advance booking; check the official site.
- Roads from Valsad can be narrow and winding; allow extra time.
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)
- Bus Valsad → Dharampur: about ₹50 (≈ under US$1), 30 min (check)
- Rickshaw from bus stand to Lakshmi Temple: ₹30–50 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- કેટલું? — How much? (ketlu?)
- બસ સ્ટેન્ડ ક્યાં છે? — Where is the bus stand? (bas stand kyā chhe?)
- મારે … જવું છે — I want to go to… (māre … javu chhe)
- આભાર — Thank you (ābhār)
Gujarati 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 Dharampur. 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: September–March · avoid April–June (hot), July–August (heavy rain) · 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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