Ozar Tourism

Ozar Tourism The scenic view of vineyard scapes and forest covered hills makes Ozar one of the beautiful offbeat destinations around Mumbai. It is known for its enormous production of grapes, onions, corn and Vigneshwara Temple. The place is a home for various indigenous tribes that own a secluded lifestyle and often provides a wide array of a cultural showcase in food and traditions. Three hours away from exciting Nashik, it is a great place for weekend getaways with friends and families. The Swami Bhramanand Temple is another significant religious center of the town. Other than these, the Hal Museum or Pragati Aerospace Museum here, often finds itself on tourists' itineraries. Download Ozar PDF Guide > What's Great? Historical and religious place. Less populated. What's not so Great? No adventure sports. No prominent tourists places except temples. For Whom Ozar is a perfect place for religious people. Ideal for those who love short trips. Beautiful place for shopaholics.

Bael Pola Festival Bael Pola festival is celebrated with great pomp in whole Maharashtra including Ozar. Not only in this state, but the similar festival is also celebrated in the south which is called as Mattu Pongal in South and Godhan in northern and western India. This festival belongs to farmers in which they worship the Bulls to pay their respect to them. The animal is bathed and decorated with beautiful ornaments and shawls. Their horns are also painted. On this day, the bulls are allowed to rest, and a procession is carried out by farmers to celebrate and thank the animal. In the evening, music and dance performances are held for entertainment. This festival is held just after the monsoon, between August-September.

One Day Itinerary If you're travelling from Mumbai or Pune, take the first bus out to Nashik. However, if you plan to take a private vehicle then leave early to reach Ozar by 10:00 AM. First, visit the Vigneshwara Temple and then the Brahmanand Temple which is close to it. It is advisable to visit both the temples first as they remain closed from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. During this time, you can visit the HAL museum. You can stay back at one of the hotels nearby or return.

Restaurants and Local Food in Ozar 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. View 2 Restaurants in Ozar >>

Dec-Febis the best time to visit Ozar Summers in Ozar are pretty hot with temperature ranging from 24 to 37 degrees Celcius. The blistering heat makes it uncomfortable for tourists to explore the city. The monsoon season which starts from August brings relief from the heat but, rain obstructs outdoor activities. Winter season is considered to be the best time to visit Ozar since the weather remains pleasantly cool. Weather in Ozar Loading... Ozar in Summer (April - July) From April onwards, summer season starts setting in Ozar which lasts until July. The sky remains clear, but the scorching heat gets on the nerves of tourists. The temperature is between 24 to 37 degrees Celcius. Therefore, it is advisable not to visit Ozar during this period. Ozar in Monsoon (August - September) Bringing relief from soaring temperatures, monsoons hit the city in August and say goodbye in September. The weather remains humid and heavy rainfall is witnessed during these months. August is considered to be the rainiest month. The temperature lingers between 25 to 30 degrees Celcius. This is certainly not the best time to visit Ozar. Ozar in Winter (October - March) October marks the onset of the winter season in Ozar. The temperature remains around 15 degrees Celcius. While afternoons witness windy and pleasant weather, the nights are comparatively cooler. This is the best time to visit Ozar and explore the city. Monthly Weather in Ozar Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 14 31 February 16 33 March 19 34 April 22 37 May 25 37 June 25 33 July 24 29 August 24 29 September 23 30 October 20 32 November 15 32 December 14 32