Things to do in Dandi, Maharashtra
Dandi Census Town is a census town in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, India. It is located 15 kilometers away from Palghar.
6 places to visit in and around Dandi, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Shirgaon Fort
Shirgaon Fort / Shirgao Fort is a fort located 6.5 km from Palghar, in Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in very good condition.
Wikipedia - 2Tarapur fort
Tarapur Fort is a fortress situated in Tarapur in Palghar District in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Wikipedia - 3Asheri fort
Asheri Fort / Asheri is a fort located 102 km from Mumbai and 88 km from Thane. It is in Palghar district, of Maharashtra.
Wikipedia - 4Kaldurg Fort
Kaldurg Fort is east of Palghar, Maharashtra, India, in the Sahyadri mountain range of northern Konkan.
Wikipedia - 5Bhavangad Fort
Bhavani Gad Fort is a fort located at Saphale - Madhukar Nagar 3 km from village Kelve, in Palghar district, of Maharashtra. This fort is in very dilapidated condition.
Wikipedia - 6Kelve Fort
Kelve Fort, or Kelva Fort, is a fort in the Thane district of Maharashtra, located 12.5 km from Palghar. This fort is amidst the Casuarina plantation on the Kelwa Beach.
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Best time to visit Dandi
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
- Jan24°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb24°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar26°CPleasant, Best months
- Apr28°CHot
- May29°CHot
- Jun29°CRainy
- Jul28°CRainy
- Aug28°CRainy
- Sep28°CRainy
- Oct28°CHot
- Nov27°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec25°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 24°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 24°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Pleasant | 26°C | 6 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 28°C | 3 mm |
| May | Hot | 29°C | 12 mm |
| Jun | Rainy | 29°C | 366 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 605 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 28°C | 434 mm |
| Sep | Rainy | 28°C | 282 mm |
| Oct | Hot | 28°C | 56 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 27°C | 12 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 25°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Dandi
- Nearest railway station: Boisar (BOR), 7 km away.
- Nearest airport: Daman Airport (NMB), 73 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Dandi costs
- Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Dandi is not included.
Compare Dandi with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandi | – | Nov–Mar | 6 |
| Vasai-Virar | 38 km | Oct–Feb | 22 |
Distances in a straight line from Dandi; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Dandi?
The best known are Shirgaon Fort, Tarapur fort, Asheri fort, Kaldurg Fort, Bhavangad Fort.
When is the best time to visit Dandi?
Best weather: Nov–Mar.
How do I reach Dandi?
Nearest railway station: Boisar (BOR), 7 km away. Nearest airport: Daman Airport (NMB), 73 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Dandi cost?
Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Dandi is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.