Vikramgad Tourism

Vikramgad Tourism Vikramgad, situated about 80km from Mumbai is a small village on the Manor - Jwahar road in the Thane District of Maharashtra. It is a nature escapade and blessed with lush vegetation and ample flora and fauna. It is famous for its warli paintings that finds its origins here as well as Tarpa a dance form which is performed here at various occasions It is one of the quick getaway places near Mumbai. Download Vikramgad PDF Guide > What's Great? With Mumbai being a nearby cities, the town has a number of transportation options from tourists all around the world, thus helping tourists reach Vikramgad without much hassle. Also, the quaint nature of the village acts as an alluring factor to many tourists looking for an escapade in the proximity of the sea. What's not so Great? The place cannot be visited all throughout the year. The temperature is high during the summer time, along with high humidity and torrential rains in the monsoon further limits the tourism in the area, thus limiting the time one can pay a visit to Vikramgad. For Whom For nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, Vikramgad might be your perfect getaway. A weekend trip to Vikramgad will be an ideal visit. The place is much chased by young people in groups, but can overall be visited by everyone having an eye for nature.

The Mesmerizing Village Originally being a small village in the Thane district, Vikramgad has managed to earn an identity of its own. Away from the hustle bustle of the city, Vikramgad is a beautiful natural escapade for someone looking forward to a travel adventure. With the place blooming with life and greenery after the monsoon, the place is a much-preferred spot by all the adventure and nature enthusiasts. Ideal for picnics and trekking, Vikramgad is a much needed weekend getaway and is thus one of the people's favourite. The tourism in the area has increased tremendously in the last few years, because of people's awareness about the city and upcoming mode of transportation. With dense forests bordering the city and plenty of Chickoo and Mango plantations in the territory, it leaves its visitors mesmerised with the beauty it offers to people visiting the place. Various other nature-oriented adventure activities, like Kayaking, Barbeque, Rappelling, Mountain Biking, Wall Climbing, Fishing and Nature walks and treks, attracts a large number of tourists down to Vikramgad, thus making Vikramgad such a look forward destinations amongst the tourists.

One Day Itinerary Day 1:Start early morning with a fresh mind to enjoy the trekking from the Vikramgad-Bhupatgad route. People not interested in trekking can also look forward to Mountain Biking or long nature trails in the adjacent forests. Also, enjoy Kakaying once in your day and then camp in the outskirts if with a group of people. Day 2:Utilise the day 2 to explore Vikramgad further. Visit the famous Pilucha Dhabdhaba Waterfalls and The Jai Vilas Palace, the two most places most looked forward by the tourists. Explore the market by the end of your second day to shop for some souvenirs peculiar to the village.

Restaurants and Local Food in Vikramgad The local cuisine here is dominated by Maharashtrian food with a blend of South and North Indian cuisines. This place is known for it's spicy food of curries and fries.Misal - a spicy gravy of potatoes, peas and other sprouts, makes for a mouth-watering meal.Vada Pav is the on the go fast food famous here.

Jun-Janis the best time to visit Vikramgad Located in the proximity of Mumbai and the coastal area, Vikramgad has strikingly similar weather conditions to that of Mumbai and Pune. The place is associated with hot and humid summers, and the monsoon is accompanied with erratic shower spells and often experiences torrential rains as well. Winters is the best season for the tourist to explore Vikramgad because of the pleasant atmospheric state during that time of the year. Weather in Vikramgad Loading... Vikramgad in Summer (March - May) The summers in Vikramgad is majorly characterised as hot and humid, with the temperature ranging from 25 degrees to 40 degrees Celcius overall. The place is uncomfortably hot during the summer months, and thus this time of the year is least preferred by the tourists for exploring the city of Vikramgad. The humidity is high since it is a coastal area, and the all over climatic condition prevalent during the given months forbid the tourists from enjoying. Vikramgad in Monsoon (June - August) The monsoon months in Vikramgad experience torrential rainfall, thus making the place unsafe for one to plan a trip. The humidity is high, and the rains are untimely, thus rendering all the major plans futile to explore the place. Also, many adventure sports like rock climbing are closed during this time to avoid accidents, thus making you miss out on one more thing while you're in Vikramgad. You should avoid visiting the place during monsoon, but overall, late monsoon can be preferred to visit Vikramgad. Plan your travel just after the monsoon ends, to enjoy the beauty of the place after the spell of rains. Vikramgad in Winter (October - February) Winters is the preferable season to plan a trip down to Vikramgad. The weather range is comfortable, with temperature ranging between 15 to 25 degrees Celcius. After the monsoon, the area is beautiful with the spell of greenery and the variety of flora and fauna which has received its life from the rain. Also, the relative humidity is lesser, thus helping the tourists to explore the area comfortably even during the days. Monthly Weather in Vikramgad Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 17 31 February 19 33 March 21 34 April 24 35 May 27 36 June 27 33 July 25 29 August 25 29 September 24 30 October 23 32 November 18 34 December 18 33