Tucked away in the folds of the Sahyadri hills, Karjat is one of Maharashtra's favoured haunts of adventure-loving crowds. Barely 65 km away from Mumbai and 100 km from Pune, Karjat offers all things green: plush valleys, rivers, caves and impressive waterfalls, and not to forget its famous treks. Misty mountains encircle Karjat, with its woods and array of adventure pursuits, including treks to historic forts and fascinating caves, setting the stage for an exotic escape. During monsoons, Karjat transforms into an emerald heaven brimming with rivers. Photographers love Karjat’s panoramic mountain vistas, while trek lovers frequent these parts to enjoy the Sahyadris range trekking through the Kethori fort trekking & Kondana Caves trekking, amongst others, these combine historical allure with nature’s marvel, some challenging steep slopes on some of the Karjat treks of this mountainous range entices those who come here to go all out and embrace the excitement.Major Attractions: Kondana Caves, Ulhas Valley, Peth Fort (Kothaligad), Bhivpuri Waterfalls, Morbe Dam, ND’s Film World, Bhor GhatTop Activities: Trekking, river rafting, waterfall visits, camping, hiking, ziplining, photography, nature walksDuration: 1–2 DaysBest Time to Visit: June to FebruaryBask in the most exhilarating rain showers as you journey through ravishing landscapes during the monsoon, passing by scores of waterfalls. Among the many popular waterfalls includes Bivpuri; The waterfall is most dramatic with the option to indulge in short treks while its surroundings are picture-perfect setting. Apart from taking a dip into the breathtaking beauty, experience more adventure in this city by trying out some water rafting through the gushing waters and don't miss River rappelling and ziplining to give you some real thrills. Karjat is among the key adventure destinations near Mumbai and thus provides the perfect getaway destination during monsoon. Embrace the cool evenings with your loved ones around a crackling bonfire right on the river banks of Karjat while you sit back, relax and sing your favourite songs, enjoying the serenity in the lap of nature; immerse in the tranquility of this beautiful place at popular romantic spots in and around Karjat. Some popular picnic spots include the romantic Ulhas rivervalley where you can take a relaxing walk by the river, overlooking the mesmerizing sunset and the enchanting views of the Morbe Dam.ND’s Film World is another attractive spot here, this is an exclusive tourist place where several Bollywood movie scenes are filmed, some more adventurous trekking routes in and around Karjat include the ones leading to popular Kethori Fort trekking spot which attract many trekking enthusiasts on their tour with popular Karjat holiday packages to have fun.
