Igatpuri is a major railway junction and a hill station located between Mumbai and Nashik. The lush green meadows, dams and the Sahyadri ranges are its beauty spots.
How to reach: Igatpuri is 120 km from Mumbai and 50 km from Nashik. you can reach by buses or private taxis.
When to go: The beauty of Igatpuri is at its peak in the monsoon with the fields becoming greener and the clouds descending.
Where to stay: There are many local resorts in Igatpuri. To name a few: Manas resort, Dew drops boutique and resort, Mystic valley resort etc.
Where to eat: While most of the packages will include MAP plan, but you can try a lavish lunch at Soma resort while visiting Sula Vineyards (Approx. cost for 2: 1000/-). The view is worth it.
What to see: While Igatpuri doesn’t have many local sightseeing points, there are many places to visit around Igatpuri.
In Igatpuri, you can visit Dhamma giri which is a Vipassana centre. The huge Myanmar gate welcomes you in the academy with mountains as the backdrop. It’s a major attraction for foreign tourists. There are many courses running in the academy and you can opt for premises tour, painting exhibition and 10 mins. “Dhyan” session