Igatpuri
Igatpuri can be visited all the year around. During the monsoons & soon after, the destination is at its best with lush & green surroundings & picturesque waterfalls. During summer the nights are still cool & pleasant, sometimes even light woollens are required.
Igatpuri is surrounded by the highest peaks in Sahyaadri i.e. Western Ghats, most of them are forts built in Satavahana dynasty. It's heavenly for trekkers and hikers, Most bollywood movie outdoor scenes specially songs are shot in Igatpuri region. Geographically it is situated 20 N latitude and 74 E Longitude and altitude of 599 m above mean sea level. The Top Things to do are as below.
Camel Valley is a deep & one of the town's best kept secrets. the Valley looks like the head of camel & one can witness the breathtaking panorama of the Valley and its surroundings. the major attractions of the vallley is the roaring waterfall that cascades down from the Height of About 1000 feet
Ghatandevi Temple : The temple of Ghatandevi is an archaic place of worship and it is believed that Ghatan Devi is a Protector Of the Ghats . The peaks of Utrvad, Harihar and Durvar on the Western Ghats can be viewed from here and look spectacular.
Vipassana Centre: The viipassana Meditation Center at Igatpuri is a global Vipassana Organization & The entrance is marked as Myanmar Gate . The center's pagoda has over 400 cells for individual meditation & is known for offering a ten day meditation course for people
Bhavali Dam: It is a massive dam built on the River Bham in Igatpuri with a height of 111.5 Ft & Length of 5090 ft. People visit here to witness the scenic natural beauty & it is popular regional picnic spot.
Vihigaon Waterfall: Vihigaon Falls is a monsoon-fed waterfall known for its natural vista. Also known as Ashoka Waterfalls located in a deep forest. The falls cascade down from a height of about 120 feet into a pool & the way to the waterfall consists of small hiking through a hilly forest & Visitors may get a chance to bird watch.