Caution
Dakor in August
Gujarat, India
Rains
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Rains
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good. public transport: Buses from Ahmedabad/Vadodara. Train to Dakor.. from nearest city: Ahmedabad 90km/2hrs. Vadodara 75km.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. rescue: SDRF Gujarat. helpline: 1800-200-5252. ambulance: 108. police station: 100. nearest hospital: Dakor Hospital
Network
VI: No, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Temple visit
Elevation
55m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | January at Dakor: 12-26°C, cool mornings and dry temple days. Solid darshan conditions — Holi and Sharad Poonam draw bigger crowds later. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Dakor: 14-30°C, dry temple days and manageable crowds. Pleasant window — Holi and monsoon festivals draw heavier turnout. |
| March | 3/5 | March at Dakor: 21-36C, pre-summer heat. Ranchhodrai temple darshan workable in cooler hours; midday courtyard walks get harsh. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Very hot |
| June | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Rains |
| September | 3/5 | Sharad Purnima approaches |
| October | 5/5 | Sharad Purnima — millions visit |
| November | 4/5 | November at Dakor: 16–30°C, Ranchhodrai temple pilgrimage rhythm steady as Gujarat cools. Krishna-devotee crowds dense on Ekadashi — regular days easy. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Dakor: 10-26°C, cool Krishna-temple mornings and dry darshan days. Works well — pleasant window ahead of Makar Sankranti footfall. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Ahmedabad 90km/2hrs. Vadodara 75km.. Roads: Good. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Ahmedabad/Vadodara. Train to Dakor.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
55m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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