Jawhar Tourism

Jawhar Tourism A small hill station located in the Thane District of Maharashtra, Jawhar is a place with abundant nature's beauty and several man made marvels. Preserving numerous picturesque views, this hill town is loaded with tourist attractions and exotic beauty of flora and dense cover of forest. The rocky mountain in the backdrop with gushing waterfalls and lush green wood is absolutely captivating. Apart from being blessed by Mother Nature, Jawhar also showcases the intriguing culture of tribes and is glinting with the magnificent past. The man-made grandeurs in form of Jai Vilas Palace andShirpamalare reflection of the brilliant craftsmanship displaying architectural relics. Although the town has witnessed much development in the recent time but still has managed to retain its ethnicity and rustic charm. A perfect destination for romantic couples and vacation makers, this town with aesthetic setting of nature is such that it will lure you back again and again. Download Jawhar PDF Guide > What's Great? Pleasant weather almost throughout the year. Less crowded. Calm and tranquil environment. Stupendous nature all around. What's not so Great? You might face transport problems. Incessant rainfall in monsoons. For Whom Perfect place for nature fanatics. Great place for those who love hilly regions. Couples can find Jawhar romantic.

The Warli Paintings Warli paintings is a form of art which mostly belongs to Adivasis. It originated in Maharashtra and is very famous in Jawhar. In these paintings, only white colour is used which is mixed with rice paste and water. Then, on a red background, some intricate designs are drawn symbolising something. The basic structure remains same which is a circle, square or a triangle. Sometimes, they also depict humans engaging in activities like hunting, dancing or harvesting. Instead of a paint brush, a bamboo stick is used. Earlier, these paintings were done only on walls at the time of special occasions to celebrate. However, when it became famous, people started drawing them on canvas to sell and earn. You will find this style very unique from common paintings. Though these paintings are very simple with mere outlines and figures yet they are stylish and are still in trend. In Jawhar various exhibitions are organised where Warli paintings are sold and attract tourists from all over the world.

One Day Itinerary Day 1-Reach Jawhar by morning and check into your hotel. After relaxing for a while, you can start your day by visiting Jai Vilas Palace. Spend around two hours exploring it and then head out to Hanuman Point which is close to Jai Vilas Palace. Enjoy the spectacular view from there. After this, have lunch and head out to Shirpamal.Day 2-Start your day by visiting a historic place, Bhopatgad Fort. After this, you can visit Dabdaba Falls. The gushing waterfalls combined with captivating nature will sweep you off your feet. Then, in the evening, make sure to get a scintillating view from the Sunset Point. Do not return without purchasing some amazing handicrafts and famous Warli paintings.

Restaurants and Local Food in Jawhar The hill town of Jawhar do not offers many options when it comes to eating joints and restaurants. However, one can relish the delicious local delicacies of the area and tribal community served.Another out-house eating option is community kitchens in Kelichapada. Other than that, tourist can also enjoy food at restaurants attached to the other resorts and hotels. View 3 Restaurants in Jawhar >>

Sep-Apris the best time to visit Jawhar Weather in Jawhar is welcoming through out the year. However, tourists avoid visiting the place in summers since the weather can be hot and uncomfortable. The temperature hovers around 30 degrees Celcius. During July to September, rainfall makes Jawhar even more beautiful but, incessant showers restrict outdoor activities. So, the best time to visit is the winter season from October to February when the weather remains cool and less humid. Weather in Jawhar Loading... Jawhar in Summer (March - June) From March onwards, the temperature starts soaring up and during this time, Jawhar witnesses summer season till June. Though Jawhar offers suitable climate throughout the year, summers can be uncomfortable for tourists because the temperature sometimes reaches 30 degrees Celcius or even more. So, due to hot weather, these months are less preferred to visit Jawhar. Jawhar in Monsoon (July - September) In July, monsoon season sets in and lasts till September. During this time, Jawhar witnesses incessant showers. The beauty of Jawhar reaches another level due to rainfall. The weather remains cool and humid. Despite its breathtaking beauty during this time, tourists avoid visiting Jawhar due to risky rains. Jawhar in Winter (October - February) Winter season starts taking over monsoon from October when the mercury dips. Winters are not so harsh. The weather remains pleasantly cool and rainfall is scanty too. This is recommended as the best time to visit Jawhar. Monthly Weather in Jawhar Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 17 31 February 19 33 March 21 34 April 24 36 May 27 36 June 26 33 July 25 29 August 25 29 September 24 30 October 22 32 November 18 34 December 17 33