Karjat, Maharashtra
Karjat is a scenic village in the Konkan region and is located in the foothills of Matheran. This beautiful city is a Municipal Council and a sub-district in Raigad district, in the state of Maharashtra. Karjat is one of the most beautiful and attractive escapes from the hustle bustle of Mumbai. Some of the many activities that make this place famous include adventure sports, film shooting, spa services and plantation.
The nearest major airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai which is located around 90 km from Karjat. Mumbai (Bombay) is well linked to all major cities in India. Karjat is one of the major railway stations which come under the Mumbai railway
Here summer season starts from the month of March and ends in June. Summer season remains warm with temperature ranging between 27 °C and 39 °C. Monsoon starts from the month of July and remains till September. During this period the region experiences medium level of rainfall and Karjat looks stunning with lush greenery in the surroundings. From the month of December to February, the place experiences winter. The temperature remains moderate and lies between 11 °C to 27 °C. This is the best time to discover the place.
Kondheshwar temple - Kondheshwar temple is situated in Sandshi which is known for its stunning architecture that altogether makes it an ideal tourist spot. The temple is known for its exquisite beauty.
Ulhas Valley - Ulhas Valley is known for its gleaming green look. It's the exquisite lush green beauty which glitters with streams of the Ulhas River that attracts large numbers of travelers from all over the country. This valley has magnificent sights during the monsoon season.
Matheran - Matheran is located in the Western Ghats range at an elevation of around 800 m above sea level. It is a hill station in Karjat Tahsil and is also the smallest hill station in India. It is located around 90 km from Mumbai, and 120 km from Pune. The name Matheran means "forest on the forehead" of the hills. Matheran takes you over a hundred years back in time when there were no vehicles as it is one of the few places in the world where vehicles are not allowed.
Bahiri Cave - Bahiri Caves is a unique tourist destination in Karjat city of Maharashtra state, as it attracts an equal number of god lovers and adventure junkies. On one hand, the caves serve as home to Lord of Bahiri (as per the locals belief) and on the other hand, have emerged as one of the most sought after trekking destinations.
2 Reviews
Sumit narang
Thursday, May 11, 2017Awesome place to visit during the rains. Thick greenery, enticing landscape, sparkling waterfalls (as many as you want). Pleasant weather, surely a must destination for the Mumbaikars ( of course others too) to visit Karjat( less crowded than Lonavala / Khandala). You have good resorts here to stay. Also a visit to Imagica ( adventure park) in some other season than rains, the winters too is a pleasant season to be at Karjat for overnight stay.
Aanshik Jain
Monday, April 17, 2017People can look forward to nature sight seeing, a stroll over river and bird watching. The entire area is covered with mountain and greenery. One can take an auto rickshaw from Karjat station to reach river boat resort. All facilities are available inside the resort.