11 Places to visit in Karjat !

1.Kondhane Caves :

Kondhane Caves enclose sculptures of

Buddhist Architecture. The caves are engraved

in a mountain near Karjat, village—Kondhane.

Caves are excellent example of ‘Chaitya’’ style

of Buddha architecture. The green surround-

ing nature of nature augments the beauty of

caves. There is a waterfall exactly in front of

caves. Water falls gently from upside of caves,

that gentleness makes it fascinating. Caves

are said to be created around 200BC-100BC.

Caves attract many tourists from Mumbai-

Pune, mainly in monsoon season. Kondhane

caves is one of the most enchanting specimen

of green beauty of Karjat.

Distances: 12 KMs from Karjat station

How to go ? - Hire a rickshaw from Ram

Bridge (Rs.150 –Rs.200)

Facilities: Food and accommodation : There are

many popular and local vendors providing tasty

Desi’ food and decent accommodation One of the

well-known vendors: Van-vihar (Gogate)

Ideal time to visit: Monsoon( July-September)

2.Trek to Peth Fort :

Fort of Peth which is also called as Kothaligad

is situated in north-east of Karjat. The fort is

named after the name of village Peth. History tells

that this small fort was used as defense station

during Sambhaji’s era.

The fort is situated in a dense forest. Peth

trek starts from ‘Ambivli’ village. It takes around 1

and 1/2 hours to reach the fort. Scenic beauty of

nature fascinates tourists. As you treck you will

be accompanied by rarely seen birds and it would

make trekking an amazing experience.

Distances: 21KMs from Karjat station

How to go ? - Hire a rickshaw till Ambivli village.

Facilities: Food and accommodation : Local vendors

are there to provide food and accommodation

Area is surrounded by small resorts also.

Ideal time to visit: Monsoon( July-September)

3. ND Studio:

ND studio– named

after art director, Nitin

Desai. ND studio is

spread over 52 acres of

land.

"ND Studio" is a

major stopover

attraction for Karjat tourist and films are shot here. ND

studio has hosted movies like—Slumdog Millionaire,

Jodha Akabar. And it has hosted some very famous TV

shows like—Big boss ! It still has sets of movies like Jo-

dha Akbar which is major attraction.

ND studio is busy hosting many new movie shoots

so you would not be wondered to see film stars around

when you visit.

Distances: 9Kms from Karjat, on Mumbai-Pune

highway near Chowk

How to go ?- Hire a bus or Rickshaw from Karjat.

Facilities: Many hotels are there around for food and

accommodation

Ideal time to visit: Every season is ideal

4. Morbe dam:

Morbe Dam, is a gravity dam on Dhavari

river near Khalapur. Morbe dam is built to

supply water in the New Mumbai region.

Morbe dam is surrounded by mountains

of Matheran . Many people go and relax at

Morbe dam as atmosphere is silent. The

breeze coming from mountains flows on wa-

ter and cherishes tourists with its coolness.

Watching sun-set is also a wonderful experi-

ence at Morbe dam.

Note: Swimming is strictly prohibited in dam

region.

Distances: 7 Kms from Karjat, on Mumbai-

Pune highway near Chowk

How to go ?- Personal Vehicle

Facilities: No facilities over there. Carrying

food is preferable.

Ideal time to visit:

Every season is ideal. But monsoon season

is preferable

5. Bhivpuri waterfalls:

Bhivpuri waterfalls are one of the trilling and

most beautiful piece of rich nature of Karjat. Bhivpu-

ri waterfalls are very famous amongst all Mum-

baikars. Everyone loves these waterfalls as it is safe

for all sort of age groups.

Bhivpuri now has

three huge colleges. So

it has become a hub of

youth. All these young

people like to visit wa-

terfalls at least once in

a week in monsoon

season. Bhivpuri has

got direct connection

with Mumbai through

Central rail that makes

travelling easier for

tourist.

Distances: 2 Kms from Bhivpuri Station

7 Kms from Karjat Station

How to go ?- Train is preferable.

Facilities: Many resorts around has decent food and

accommodation facilities.

Ideal time to visit:

Monsoon season.

6.Star gazing:

Skies around Karjat are clear, the clean

skies make Karjat a fabulous place for star gaz-

ers. A group named as ‘Khagol Mandal’ arrang-

es stars observing programs near Karjat in a

village–

Vangani.

The group arranges camps for school chil-

dren and also has been arranging the training

programs for teachers from 25 years. This

group has its website: www.khagolmandal.com.

Tourists will get every information on website.

How to go? - Site is at walk able distance from

Vangani railway station.

Facilities: Contact Khagol Mandal

Ideal time to visit: Summer and early winter.

7. Shri Baba dairy:

Shri Baba Dairy, located near Karjat sells the pur-

est and freshest dairy products from its own farm. Ba-

ba Dairy has products from Milk to Lassi. It sells all

sweets. Along with dairy products, it sells tasty snacks

like Samosas, missal etc.

Baba dairy is situated on the Karjat– Chowk high-

way. As it is close to ND studio, you would often find

some celebrities visiting Baba dairy to have snacks.

Distances: 5Kms from Karjat

4 Kms from Chowk

How to go?- You need to have your own vehicle.

Facilities: Food and small instruments for children to

play with.

Ideal time to visit: Evening.

8. Dhak- Bahiri trek:

Dhak-Bahiri is small Cave 2300 feet above

the sea-level. There are well-known groups of

trekkers who visit this spot once in a year for

sure. Dhak– Bahiri is a trilling trek for people

loving adventures.

Sandashi is the base village from where all

the trekkers start trekking. On an average it

takes around 3 hours to reach the top.

Distances: 10Kms from Karjat

How to go?- Hire rickshaw from Karjat

Facilities: There are local vendors who provide

food for tourist. Vendors also provide

their own house to live.

Ideal time to visit: Monsoon and winter.

9. Thackeray Stall:

Thackeray vada stall is very famous stall

of Karjat. Stall sells vada pav and its special

Kanda– bhaji ( onion pakoda) along with hot

tea. Every Mumbaikar travelling Karjat enjoys

the taste of bhaji and hot tea.

Thackeray stall is at ‘Char-phata’ which is

prime location. It’s on the Karjat– Murbad high-

way.

Distances: 1Km from Karjat

How to go? - Personal vehicle or Rickshaw

Facilities: Food and beverages

Ideal time to visit: Evening time.

10. Saguna Baug:

Saguna Baug is a dream becoming reality, dream

of a Gandhian freedom fighter, popularly known as

Harikaka Bhadsavle, being developed by his son.

Saguna baug is wondering experience. Created

with simplicity as a place to have fun with Fami-

ly.

Tourist can enjoy Fishing, buffalo ride which

is most unique preposition of Saguna Baug.

Tourists can have nice time with swimming, pad-

dle wheel boating, archery, rifle shooting etc.

Distances: 15Kms from Karjat

4 Kms from Neral

How to go?- By train till Neral then Bus.

Facilities: A very good accommodation and food.

Ideal time to visit: Summer and winter

11. Dada’s Grills :

Dada’s grill is an authentic resort. Dada’s

grill offers a welcoming treat for taste

buds.They also serve Indian food, I would rec-

ommend Chicken Masala a delightful starter,

as compared to Garlic Cheese bread which is

made out of sliced bread. The Biryanis and

Butter Chicken too are sumptuous, good

quantity but don't be surprised if you dig into

a neck.

Along with food, it offers horse rides to

tourists. Horse rides have made Dada’s grill an

regular place for tourist who like to be out side

city for some days and enjoy the country side

life.

Distances: 15Kms from Karjat

How to go?- Self owned vehicle.

Facilities: A very good accommodation and food.

Ideal time to visit: Summer and winter

Made by Saurabh Mhase

Karjat.