Karjat Tourism
Karjat, a quaint little village is the last station of Thane district in Maharashtra. The river Ulhas finds its origin in Karjat and trekking and historical spots make it a popular destination for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts.
It is 90kms from Mumbai and has gained importance because it connects Pune andLonavalastation to Mumbai.
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What's Great?
A perfect weekend getaway from the cities in Maharashtra. Lush green during the monsoons.
What's not so Great?
Connectivity can be a problem as it is not directly connected.
For Whom
A must visit place for all the adventure enthusiasts seeking to experience the thrill in a place not much crowded. People interested in history can also visit this site as it will fulfil their requirement too.
The Adventure Call
A small village located in the state of Maharashtra, Karjat is the answer to your all needs adventure. It is a paradise for people looking to do something exciting over the weekend and seeking a refreshing getaway. With three beautiful trekking trails, namely Chanderi Fort Trek, Matheran Trek and Peth Fort Trek, and the option to experience adventure sports like Water Rappelling in Bhivpuri and Diksal, will make sure to make this experience for you and your friends a once in a lifetime thing. If you get the chance to visit this place during the monsoon, the weather will make you trip worth it.
One Day Itinerary
A visit to Karjat for sightseeing is possible to complete in a day. If you're coming from Mumbai take the first train out at 5:40 AM which starts from CST station and reaches Karjat at 8:00 AM. Take the local 8-seater rickshaws (Tum-Tum) to Peth Village and explore the fort till lunchtime. You can have lunch at the local hotels around the fort or carry your food.
Post lunch, take the Tum-Tum to Kondana Village and alight near the caves, you can explore the caves till evening and leave by 5:00 PM before it gets dark. Catch a return train from Karjat station around 6:00 PM, and you'll reach Mumbai by 9:00 PM. In case you're going for trekking, choose Kondana fort and spend the day there. You can stay for the night in the hotels or camp out and visit the Peth Fort, next day in the morning.
Restaurants and Local Food in Karjat
The local cuisine here is dominated by Maharashtrian food with a blend of South and North Indian cuisines. From idli-dosa to paranthas and tandoori, you can find them all here.Vada Pav is a specialty of this region and is a must have.
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Jun-Sepis the best time to visit Karjat
Ideally, Karjat should be visited during the monsoon months, because that is when the temperature is most suitable with the temperature ranging between 20 to 30 degrees Celcius. The windy atmosphere and the vast stretch of greenery during this time will make sure to leave you spellbound.
Weather in Karjat
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Karjat in Summer (March-June)
Summer season is quite warm in Karjat beginning in March and ending in June. The temperature ranges between 27 and 39 degrees Celcius. It is best to avoid visiting Karjat during April and May because of high humidity.
Karjat in Monsoon (July-September)
These months are the most favourable if you plan on visiting Karjat. The temperature there is soothing, and the fresh breeze mixed with the aroma of wetland will make sure you'll never want to leave this place. Also, the vast stretch of greenery in these months will leave you mesmerised.
Karjat in Winter (October-February)
The place doesn't experience bone-chilling weather during the winter seasons, making it suitable for one to even visit this place even during winters. The moderate temperature range during the given months makes it a pleasant place to be in during the winters.
Monthly Weather in Karjat
Month
Avg. Minimum (°C)
Avg. Maximum (°C)
January
17
31
February
19
33
March
21
33
April
24
34
May
27
34
June
26
33
July
25
29
August
25
29
September
24
29
October
23
32
November
18
34
December
18
33
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