Igatpuri the Destination for a Mesmerizing Monsoon Break You Won’t Forget

Igatpuri is a town and a Hill Stationin Nashik District of Maharashtra. It is located in the Western Ghats. Igatpuri is surrounded by the highest peaks inWestern Ghats. It's heavenly for trekkers and hikers. In rainy seasons it’s heaven on earth feeling. Go in monsoon &it is extremely beautiful in the monsoon with many waterfalls and green mountains all along. It is easily accessible by rail and road. It is also the starting point for many treks in the Sahyadri. One can go to Kalsubai the highest peak in the Sahyadri via Igatpuri.  You’ll know why it's called the fog city. There's not much for shopping but key attractions include the camel valley, Randha Falls, Bhadardara Lake, and Umbrella Falls. If looking for good sight Ganga, temple of Ram, Panchawati,Bhakti Dham, Muktidham Phalke Smarak, Chambhar leni,Somewar never disappoint you.

Igatpuri is well connected by rail and road. By NH-3 to Agra and by, Central Railway to Mumbai, Howrah, Guwahati, New Delhi, etc.It is a major railway station with all trains stopping for 20 minutes as there is a change of locomotive engine. There is a major presence of the Indian Railways within this small town. So one hoping How to reach the city? Is out of the question. Igatpuri railway station lies in Nashik District between Mumbai and Nashik Road on the Central Railway.This region consists of those mountains which are accessed by trains. So taking your own private vehicle is another option. The drive is too long but is a visual treat. It’s about 130 km from Mumbai and well connected by road - the NH-3. Most hotels are within the city and easily accessible from the railway station and bus stands.Two hours journey by road from Mumbai. It's on route to Nashik. Next station after Kasara.Come to Nashik by railway, by bus or by plane also but plane facility is available at Ozar, Ozar is near to Nashik, you can come from Ozar to Nashik by bus within half and hours.Maharashtra Road Transport Corporation connects Igatpuri to all neighbouring cities. Buses connect Mumbai, Nasik and Kasara. Tourist buses are available from Mumbai to Kasara.The nearest airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, which is nearly 140 km from Igatpuri, but one can even try Ozar. Igatpuri railway station is connected to Mumbai VT station by many railways. The major railway station is at Kasara, which is connected to many cities through rail link.

Most significant segment of the Igatpuri’s economy is Tourism. Bhatsa River Valley, Arthur Lake, Kalsubai Peak, Amruteshwar Temple, Dhamma Giri Meditation Centre, Ghatandevi Temple, Tringalwadi Fort, Camel Valley are amongst the most beautiful place one should never forget visiting Igatpuri. One most magnificent thing to watch is The Five Waterfalls, falling one below the other, are five waterfalls that form which are main attraction for tourists in Igatpuri. All these destinations are well taken care by the Maharashtra Tourism and make it a delight for the visitors visiting this small hill station.