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Palghar and Kelve
Spend a half‑day to one full day exploring the forts and beaches; stay only if you need a base for nearby Saphale or Edwan hotels.
Palghar and Kelve are small coastal towns on the North Konkan stretch of Maharashtra. The main attractions are historic forts and beaches, reachable by short train rides from Mumbai. A day visit covers the highlights; overnight stays are useful only for accessing nearby budget hotels in Saphale or Edwan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- BOM
- 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
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 Palghar and Kelve112 ▾
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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 Palghar and Kelve, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay alert during monsoon, keep valuables secure on beaches, and use licensed auto‑rickshaws.
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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 Medical (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.
- AirportBOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) south, reachable by train (≈1 h 30 min) or bus.).BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) south, reachable by train (≈1 h 30 min) or bus.).
- Getting aroundLocal auto‑rickshaws and shared taxis run along the coastal road; trains connect Palghar and Kelve Road stations to Mumbai (≈1 h 15 min).
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
- BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) south, reachable by train (≈1 h 30 min) or bus.)BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) south, reachable by train (≈1 h 30 min) or bus.)
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Palghar and Kelve: 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)
4 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 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
Local auto‑rickshaws and shared taxis run along the coastal road; trains connect Palghar and Kelve Road stations to Mumbai (≈1 h 15 min). Walks between forts and beaches are 10–30 min.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kelve Fort
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Walk from Kelve Road station, about 20 min uphill
Entry free; bring water.
Palghar Fort
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Auto‑rickshaw from Palghar station (5 km (3.1 mi)), then a 15‑min walkAuto‑rickshaw from Palghar station (3.1 mi (5 km)), then a 15‑min walk
Views of the Arabian Sea; modest entry fee (₹20).
Saphale Beach
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus or shared taxi from Palghar, 15 km (9.3 mi) northBus or shared taxi from Palghar, 9.3 mi (15 km) north
Check tide times; limited facilities.
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.
Saphale
Budget hotels, 15 km (9.3 mi) north, good for overnight stays.Budget hotels, 9.3 mi (15 km) north, good for overnight stays.
Edwan
Similar budget options, 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Kelve.Similar budget options, 7.5 mi (12 km) south of Kelve.
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
- ₹1,200–2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel (single room)2 × 1 night × ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| Train Mumbai–Palghar (second class)2 × ₹150 · check | ₹300 |
| Auto‑rickshaw ride to forts2 × ₹100 · check | ₹200 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹550 |
| Trip total≈ ₹3,030 per person per day, bed included | ₹6,050≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in rupees; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea/snack at small hotel | ₹30–₹80 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto‑rickshaw (short ride) | ₹50–₹120 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bottle of water | ₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Monsoon rains can close beach access and make fort climbs slippery – check weather before visiting.
- Train schedules may vary on holidays; verify timings on Indian Railways portal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police112
- Medical112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mumbai → Palghar (train, second class): about ₹150 (≈ US$2), 1 h 15 min
- Auto‑rickshaw Palghar → Palghar Fort: ≈₹80
Say or show
- कितना है? — How much? (kitnā hai?)
- समुद्र किनारा कहाँ है? — Where is the beach? (samudra kinārā kahān hai?)
- मुझे पानी चाहिए — I need water (mujhe pānī chāhiye)
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 Palghar and Kelve. 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 · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Saphale or Edwan for relaxed beach sunrise.
- Combine with a day trip to Vasai‑Virar forts for a broader Konkan experience.
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