India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Devkul
Sight Address : Devkul Village, Shriwardhan, Near Arabian Sea, Raigad, India Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The Kushmeshwar Temple is one of the temples situated close to the Arabian Sea. It is surrounded by the Kushmeshwar Hills and is renowned for its intricate stone carvings. The temples of Bhairavnath and Jivaneshwar are located in proximity to this temple. Devkul village, near the Kushmeshwar Temple, is also popular for its ancient architectural structures.
HistoryEdit
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Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
6.00 AM – 7.00 PM
Closed OnEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
Minimum 30 minutes.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
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Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.
BUS : State transport offer bus regular and frequent services from Mumbai and Pune to Raigad. Raigad is well connected to all neighboring cities by the public transport buses, including Kolhapur (250 km), Pune (102 km), Mumbai (187 km) and Mahabaleshwar (75 km). Public bus charge is less than Rs 4 per km.
Train : Vir Dasgaon railway station is the nearest railhead to Raigad. This station is connected to Mumbai and Pune with regular trains. Taxi services are available from Vir Dasgaon to Raigad.
Air : Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is 187 km away from Raigad, is the nearest airport. All the major airlines have service from Mumbai to all major cities in India and many cities abroad including Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and gulf countries. Taxis are available from Mumbai to Raigad and costs about Rs 3,000.
Others : Auto Rickshaw : Autos are available extensively and these are a good option. They are quick and cheaper than taxis. Prices have to be negotiated as they may not be metered and there are no night fares.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
- Keep your phone on silent mode inside the temple.
HelplineEdit
- Fire – 101
- Police Control Room – 100/ (02141) 222100/ 100
- Ambulance – 102
