Igatpuri Tourist Places- Explore the Natural Beauty and Serenity

Igatpuri is a hill station and a city in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, just about 130kms from Mumbai. It also has some of the highest peaks of the Sahyadri range. Igatpuri is primarily known for the Vipassana International Academy, the headquarters of the world's largest Vipassana meditation institute. Igatpuri is a popular weekend getaway from Mumbai and Pune, Igatpuri is one of the best places to visit in Maharashtra during the monsoon. Igatpuri also has a major railway station in Maharashtra connecting surrounding major cities.

Apart from old forts, majestic waterfalls, and tall mountains, Igatpuri is also a great place to indulge in activities like rock climbing and trekking. For tourists, Igatpuri offers Bhatsa River Valley, Camel Valley, Konkankada valley and the Randha falls, decorated with rivers and waterfalls.

Tringalwadi Fort, Igatpuri

The Tringalwadi Fort is located at an altitude of 3000 ft above sea level. Due to the height of the fort it offers a scenic view of the Konkan and Nashik route. Believed to have been built in the 10th century, the fort attracts trekkers and hikers.
The top of the Tringalwadi Fort looks like a turban and overlooks the entire mountain range. A Hanuman temple is located at the foot of the hill next to the Tringalwadi Lake. The Talegaon Lake formed by the small dam is located a few kilometers away from the area.

Ghatandevi Temple, Igatpuri 
 

The Ghatandevi temple is a little ahead of Igatpuri, crossing the camel valley, a small road leads to the famous temple. It is said that Ghatandevi is known as 'the protector of the ghats'. Behind this temple is located the Tringalwadi Fort.

Vihigaon Waterfall, Igatpuri