Igrapuri, Nashik The extremely gorgeous hill station of Igatpuri lies in the Nashik district of Maharashtra and is celebrated as a mist laden hill top home to fortresses, cascades and serenely beautiful scenery. A destination found along the Mumbai Nashik highway about 120 KMs off Mumbai, Igatpuri is always been a favourite haunt for trek enthusiasts, nature dwellers, and even monsoon travellers. A jewel residing amongst the rugged heights of Sahyadri ranges, this lovely hill station in Maharashtra dazzles you with its scenery all round the year but shines out particularly in rains, when cascades plunge from high cliffs and valleys wear verdant blankets.Major Attractions: Bhatsa River Valley, Camel Valley, Tringalwadi Fort, Vaitarna Dam, Vipassana International Academy, Kalsubai Peak, Myanmar GateTop Activities: Trekking, camping, sightseeing, photography, meditation, waterfall visits, nature walksDuration: 2 DaysBest Time to Visit: June to FebruaryIn fact, Igatpuri is also recognised as a host to one of the world's largest Vipassana meditations centers too to give you that much-needed peace of soul. Trekking is a must here especially since you can access forts like Kalsubai, an area favourite to many mountain lovers wanting to conquere the highest peak in the state of Maharashtra. Along with its lofty mountain ranges and forts, Igatpuri has several places that give you stunning views like the Bhatsa River Valley, Camel Valley, Vaitarna Dam and the historical Tringalwadi Fort. Igatpuri features hundreds of water cascades along the roadsides and everywhere from across and about, making the entire drive something out of a film scene when travelling during monsoons. This natural sanctuary also brims with beautiful lakes where one can just sit and relax by with good company in tow whilst enjoying lovely views of the valleys surrounding it. Whether you're someone who loves the advent of scaling rugged heights like these, meditating at world renowned locations, soaking in beautiful panoramas all round or just enjoying simple things in life, Igatpuri makes for an excellent travel getaway.
