This document provides a list and descriptions of 11 places to visit in Karjat, India. Some of the top attractions mentioned include the Kondhane Caves, known for Buddhist sculptures and architecture; the Peth Fort, a historic fort located in a dense forest; and ND Studio, a major film studio that has hosted productions like Slumdog Millionaire. Other sights highlighted are the Morbe Dam, Bhivpuri Waterfalls, opportunities for star gazing, local food destinations like Shri Baba Dairy and Thackeray Stall, and family-friendly areas like Saguna Baug and Dada's Grills resort. Most places can be visited year-round but the monsoon season from July to September

1. 11 Places to visit in Karjat !
1.Kondhane Caves :
Kondhane Caves enclose sculptures of
Buddhist Architecture. The caves are engraved
in a mountain near Karjat, village—Kondhane.
Caves are excellent example of ‘Chaitya’’ style
of Buddha architecture. The green surround-
ing nature of nature augments the beauty of
caves. There is a waterfall exactly in front of
caves. Water falls gently from upside of caves,
that gentleness makes it fascinating. Caves
are said to be created around 200BC-100BC.
Caves attract many tourists from Mumbai-
Pune, mainly in monsoon season. Kondhane
caves is one of the most enchanting specimen
of green beauty of Karjat.
Distances: 12 KMs from Karjat station
How to go ? - Hire a rickshaw from Ram
Bridge (Rs.150 –Rs.200)
Facilities: Food and accommodation : There are
many popular and local vendors providing tasty
Desi’ food and decent accommodation One of the
well-known vendors: Van-vihar (Gogate)
Ideal time to visit: Monsoon( July-September)
2.Trek to Peth Fort :
Fort of Peth which is also called as Kothaligad
is situated in north-east of Karjat. The fort is
named after the name of village Peth. History tells
that this small fort was used as defense station
during Sambhaji’s era.
The fort is situated in a dense forest. Peth
trek starts from ‘Ambivli’ village. It takes around 1
and 1/2 hours to reach the fort. Scenic beauty of
nature fascinates tourists. As you treck you will
be accompanied by rarely seen birds and it would
make trekking an amazing experience.

2. Distances: 21KMs from Karjat station
How to go ? - Hire a rickshaw till Ambivli village.
Facilities: Food and accommodation : Local vendors
are there to provide food and accommodation
Area is surrounded by small resorts also.
Ideal time to visit: Monsoon( July-September)
3. ND Studio:
ND studio– named
after art director, Nitin
Desai. ND studio is
spread over 52 acres of
land.
"ND Studio" is a
major stopover
attraction for Karjat tourist and films are shot here. ND
studio has hosted movies like—Slumdog Millionaire,
Jodha Akabar. And it has hosted some very famous TV
shows like—Big boss ! It still has sets of movies like Jo-
dha Akbar which is major attraction.
ND studio is busy hosting many new movie shoots
so you would not be wondered to see film stars around
when you visit.
Distances: 9Kms from Karjat, on Mumbai-Pune
highway near Chowk
How to go ?- Hire a bus or Rickshaw from Karjat.
Facilities: Many hotels are there around for food and
accommodation
Ideal time to visit: Every season is ideal
4. Morbe dam:
Morbe Dam, is a gravity dam on Dhavari
river near Khalapur. Morbe dam is built to
supply water in the New Mumbai region.
Morbe dam is surrounded by mountains
of Matheran . Many people go and relax at
Morbe dam as atmosphere is silent. The
breeze coming from mountains flows on wa-
ter and cherishes tourists with its coolness.
Watching sun-set is also a wonderful experi-
ence at Morbe dam.
Note: Swimming is strictly prohibited in dam
region.
Distances: 7 Kms from Karjat, on Mumbai-
Pune highway near Chowk
How to go ?- Personal Vehicle
Facilities: No facilities over there. Carrying
food is preferable.
Ideal time to visit:
Every season is ideal. But monsoon season
is preferable
5. Bhivpuri waterfalls:
Bhivpuri waterfalls are one of the trilling and
most beautiful piece of rich nature of Karjat. Bhivpu-
ri waterfalls are very famous amongst all Mum-
baikars. Everyone loves these waterfalls as it is safe
for all sort of age groups.
Bhivpuri now has
three huge colleges. So
it has become a hub of
youth. All these young
people like to visit wa-
terfalls at least once in
a week in monsoon
season. Bhivpuri has
got direct connection
with Mumbai through
Central rail that makes
travelling easier for
tourist.
Distances: 2 Kms from Bhivpuri Station
7 Kms from Karjat Station
How to go ?- Train is preferable.
Facilities: Many resorts around has decent food and
accommodation facilities.
Ideal time to visit:
Monsoon season.

3. 6.Star gazing:
Skies around Karjat are clear, the clean
skies make Karjat a fabulous place for star gaz-
ers. A group named as ‘Khagol Mandal’ arrang-
es stars observing programs near Karjat in a
village–
Vangani.
The group arranges camps for school chil-
dren and also has been arranging the training
programs for teachers from 25 years. This
group has its website: www.khagolmandal.com.
Tourists will get every information on website.
How to go? - Site is at walk able distance from
Vangani railway station.
Facilities: Contact Khagol Mandal
Ideal time to visit: Summer and early winter.
7. Shri Baba dairy:
Shri Baba Dairy, located near Karjat sells the pur-
est and freshest dairy products from its own farm. Ba-
ba Dairy has products from Milk to Lassi. It sells all
sweets. Along with dairy products, it sells tasty snacks
like Samosas, missal etc.
Baba dairy is situated on the Karjat– Chowk high-
way. As it is close to ND studio, you would often find
some celebrities visiting Baba dairy to have snacks.
Distances: 5Kms from Karjat
4 Kms from Chowk
How to go?- You need to have your own vehicle.
Facilities: Food and small instruments for children to
play with.
Ideal time to visit: Evening.
8. Dhak- Bahiri trek:
Dhak-Bahiri is small Cave 2300 feet above
the sea-level. There are well-known groups of
trekkers who visit this spot once in a year for
sure. Dhak– Bahiri is a trilling trek for people
loving adventures.
Sandashi is the base village from where all
the trekkers start trekking. On an average it
takes around 3 hours to reach the top.
Distances: 10Kms from Karjat
How to go?- Hire rickshaw from Karjat
Facilities: There are local vendors who provide
food for tourist. Vendors also provide
their own house to live.
Ideal time to visit: Monsoon and winter.

4. 9. Thackeray Stall:
Thackeray vada stall is very famous stall
of Karjat. Stall sells vada pav and its special
Kanda– bhaji ( onion pakoda) along with hot
tea. Every Mumbaikar travelling Karjat enjoys
the taste of bhaji and hot tea.
Thackeray stall is at ‘Char-phata’ which is
prime location. It’s on the Karjat– Murbad high-
way.
Distances: 1Km from Karjat
How to go? - Personal vehicle or Rickshaw
Facilities: Food and beverages
Ideal time to visit: Evening time.
10. Saguna Baug:
Saguna Baug is a dream becoming reality, dream
of a Gandhian freedom fighter, popularly known as
Harikaka Bhadsavle, being developed by his son.
Saguna baug is wondering experience. Created
with simplicity as a place to have fun with Fami-
ly.
Tourist can enjoy Fishing, buffalo ride which
is most unique preposition of Saguna Baug.
Tourists can have nice time with swimming, pad-
dle wheel boating, archery, rifle shooting etc.
Distances: 15Kms from Karjat
4 Kms from Neral
How to go?- By train till Neral then Bus.
Facilities: A very good accommodation and food.
Ideal time to visit: Summer and winter
11. Dada’s Grills :
Dada’s grill is an authentic resort. Dada’s
grill offers a welcoming treat for taste
buds.They also serve Indian food, I would rec-
ommend Chicken Masala a delightful starter,
as compared to Garlic Cheese bread which is
made out of sliced bread. The Biryanis and
Butter Chicken too are sumptuous, good
quantity but don't be surprised if you dig into
a neck.
Along with food, it offers horse rides to
tourists. Horse rides have made Dada’s grill an
regular place for tourist who like to be out side
city for some days and enjoy the country side
life.

5. Distances: 15Kms from Karjat
How to go?- Self owned vehicle.
Facilities: A very good accommodation and food.
Ideal time to visit: Summer and winter
Made by Saurabh Mhase
Karjat.