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Major city · India

Toranmal

Toranmal is a quiet hill station for one night: cool air, a lake and a valley walk. Not a destination on its own — combine with Dhule or Nandurbar.

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Toranmal is the only hill station in North Maharashtra, sitting at 1,036 m in the Satpuda range. Its appeal is a single day of lake views, a short valley hike and temple visits. Most travellers use it as a stopover between Dhule and the Gujarat border, not a base.

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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, leeches on trails)
Airport
IXU
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Toranmal: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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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 Toranmal112 ▾
  • Police / Fire / Ambulance112

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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 Toranmal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealTea at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)
  • Metro or bus rideBus Dhule–Toranmalcheck₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Budget bedGovernment holiday camp room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
  • Mid-range bedGovernment holiday camp room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • High-end bedGovernment holiday camp room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)

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.

Yashwant LakeSitakhai ValleyGorakhnath and Nagarjun templesCool climate in summer
Airports
IXU Aurangabad Airport (About 220 km (137 mi), 4–5 h by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    33°C (91°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest May (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Toranmal: 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

25°C (77°F)

10°C (50°F)

1 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

12°C (54°F)

1 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

1 rd

Apr

36°C (97°F)

20°C (68°F)

1 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

23°C (73°F)

2 rd

Jun

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

14 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

13 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

9 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

1 rd

Dec

26°C (79°F)

11°C (52°F)

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

Walkable: the lake, Sitakhai Valley and temples are within 2 km. For Echo Point you need a hired auto-rickshaw or your own vehicle.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Dhule

go

Door to door: 3–3.5 h

Bus or car via Shahada, about 3 h

Largest town nearby; supplies, ATMs and train connections.

Nandurbar

go

Door to door: 2–2.5 h

Bus or car, about 2 h

Nearest railhead; useful if arriving by train.

Sarangkheda

caution

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Car via Shahada, about 1.5 h

Known for its horse fair in November; otherwise a small town.

Prakasha

skip

Door to door: 2.5–3 h

Car via Nandurbar, about 2.5 h

Temple town on the Tapi; a long detour for most.

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.

Near Yashwant Lake

Government holiday camps and a restaurant; basic but the only option in town.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
High
₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Government holiday camp room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500₹1,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000₹6,000
Auto-rickshaw to Echo Point and back1 × ₹500 · check₹500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹800
Trip total≈ ₹4,400 per person per day, bed included₹8,800≈ US$100

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2026 estimate in rupees; transport to Toranmal excluded.

Prices of common things

Bus Dhule–Toranmalcheck₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3)
Auto-rickshaw from Nandurbar stationcheck₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14)
Meal at the government restaurant₹200–400 (≈ US$3–5)
Tea at a stall₹10–20 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Toranmal is safe for tourists. The main risks are monsoon leeches on trails and the lack of medical facilities — the nearest hospital is in Shahada, 40 km (25 mi) away.
  • No ATMs in Toranmal: carry cash from Dhule or Nandurbar.
  • Roads from Dhule and Nandurbar are narrow and winding after rain.
  • The government camps can be booked out on Mahashivratri weekends.

Emergency numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance
112

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Dhule → Toranmal: about ₹150–250 (≈ US$2–3), 3 h (check)
  • Auto-rickshaw Nandurbar → Toranmal: ₹800–1,200 (≈ US$10–14), 1.5 h (check)

Say or show

  • कितना है? — How much? (kitna hai)
  • बस स्टॉप कहाँ है? — Where is the bus stop? (bus stop kahan hai)
  • एक चाय, कृपया — One tea, please (ek chai, kripya)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)

Marathi is the local language; Hindi works in most places.

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 Toranmal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, leeches on trails) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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