IGATPURI
Igatpuri, a little town, is a stunning hill station and one of the most well-liked weekend getaways from both Mumbai and Pune. Igatpuri, a town in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, lies amongst the Western Ghats’ green hills. Igatpuri is the perfect destination for a peaceful vacation because of its pleasant weather, aesthetic, historic fort, waterfalls, and majestic mountains. When it rains, the deep forest here turns greener and the waterfalls come back to life, further enhancing the area’s attractiveness. Nature enthusiasts and hikers are drawn to Igatpuri. It is a heaven for hikers and trekkers because of all the forts in the area.
Rappelling, rock climbing, and trekking are among the sports that are best enjoyed at Igatpuri. The Tringalwadi Fort and the Ratangad forts are well-known tourist destinations. Other popular temples include Amruteshwar and Ghatandevi. Igatpuri is open all year, although the months of June through September and November through March isthe ideal time to visit.
Places to visit
Vipassna centre
The Dhamma Giri Meditation Centre, established by S. N. Goenka, is a monastery that provides meditation instruction based on the Buddha’s teachings.
The shrine receives a lot of visitors from both India as well as abroad. The Vipassana Meditation Academy is the largest institution teaching meditation worldwide and is distinguished by its distinctive golden dome. The Academy draws Vipassana enthusiasts from all over the world all year long by providing residential courses that are entirely free of charge for everyone. The Academy’s main entrance is an attraction because of the carving.
Ghantadevi temple
The Ghatandevi temple is devoted to the goddess or the protector of the Ghat and the temple is surrounded by the three stunning peaks of Harihar, Durvar Utvad, and Trimak. Visitors go to this temple to unwind and forget about the city’s, pollution, tension and noise. Usual ly people come to the temple because of its beautiful nature. You can visit the temple on any day between 6 am to 6 pm.
Tringalwadi Fort
The Tringalwadi Fort, is an architectural wonder set within the Sahayadri hill range at a height of roughly 3000 feet. You can capture the stunning view of the area from the fort. The Fort is famous for its stunning views of the Tringalwadi lake and the Nashik road. The mountain ranges of Kalsubai and Kulang are also visible from the fort. The best time to hike to Tringalwadi Fort is during the monsoon season.
Amruteshawar Temple
The Amrutheshwara Temple, one of the first temples in India devoted to Lord Shiva, was built in the ninth century. The Archaeological Survey of India is now in charge of looking after this temple which is more than a thousand-year-old temple. The amazing rock carvings on the temple’s pillars and walls make a trip there worthwhile. The ceilings also have beautiful floral murals that are well worth viewing. The temple, which has Mount Kalsubai as a backdrop, is a must-see for everyone who enjoys both history and nature. Near the Amruteshwar temple is another tourist destination in the area called Ratangad Fort.
