This quaint and pretty hill station has a deep-rooted cultural background since it is where the Warli tribe resides. The Warli paintings, a traditional craft of this tribe has achieved fame far and wide for its unique designs and unusual themes. These designs are now replicated on different products even outside this region.
Sightseeing places in Jawhar
Attractions: Jawhar’s attractions include the tribal heritage tour where one gets to view the ancestral residence of the tribal people and their customs. There are a number of well-known ancient temples, waterfalls and viewpoints in here. Jai Vilas Palace and Bhupatghad Fort are small monuments with a historic connect. There are also a few water reservoirs in Jawhar that are located at attractive places and are frequented by tourists for picnics.
Things to do Jawhar
Activities: Looking around and discovering the hidden destinations within this hill station makes for a full-day activity. One can also go trekking in the hills of Jawhar or head to the areas around the reservoirs for a picnic.
Type of Destination: Family and kid friendly, historic and trekking.
Distance from major places
Distance from Mumbai to Jawhar: 155 kms
Distance from Pune to Jwahar: 244 Kms
Distance from Thane to Jwahar: 138 Kms
Distance from Vasai to Jwahar: 113 Kms
Best time to Visit
September to April
How to reach Jawhar from Mumbai ?
How to reach Jawhar by air : Nearest airport is Mumbai.
How to reach Jawhar by Rail : Nearest railhead is Igatpuri, 61 kms. on Central Railway but Nashik is a more convenient railhead. On Western Railway, nearest railhead is Dahanu, 65 kms.
How to reach Jawhar by Road : Mumbai-Jawhar, 180 kms. via Kasara-Khodala, Mumbai-Jawhar, 166 kms. via Kasara. Nashik-Jawhar, 80 kms.Kasara-Jawhar, 39 kms.Trimbakeshwar-Jawhar, 56 kms.
State Transport buses also available from Mumbai, Thane and Nashik to Jawhar.