Jawhar is
located in Thane District. It is a hill station with a difference
that makes one to forget one's daily chores and all the turmoil's
with exotic valleys, thick rich forests and a pleasant climate. It
is famous for the vibrant Warli paintings. A hill station with raw
jungle beauty is one of the few tribal kingdoms in Maharashtra.
PRIME
ATTRACTIONS
Tourists can
visit Jai Vilas, the Palace of the tribal lords that offers a unique
opportunity to expose and enlighten with the tribal way of life. The
Relics of Bhupatgad are worth a visit.
The scenic
beauty of the Dadar Kopra Falls, the enchanting Hanuman and Sunset
Points...all makes Jawhar a must see. These places explain why
Jawhar is also known as the "Mahabaleshwar of Thane
District". Nearby is Shirpamal, where Shivaji Maharaj camped on
his way to Surat.
HOW TO GET
THERE
Air: Nearest
airport is Nashik at 80-km.
Rail: Nearest
railway station is Igatpuri 61-km on Central Railway but Nashik is a
convenient railway station. On Western Railway nearest railway
station is Dahanu 65-km.
Road: From
Mumbai it is 180-km away by road; from Nashik 80-km from Kasa 39-km,
and from Trimbakeshwar 56-km
