Where?
Karjat
88 Km from Mumbai
The Place - Why?
Karjat is where the coastal plains of the Konkan end and the Bhor Ghat begins. In the monsoons and just after, the area is a luxuriant green. Karjat has a number of health resorts, farmhouses and is a base for some easy treks in the area. During the monsoons tourists enjoy rafting in the upper sections of the Ulhas River, near Karjat.
From Karjat, an auto-rickshaw ride (Rs.100-150/-) takes you to Kondana village with an easy trail leads to the ruins of the rock-cut Kondana Caves. These are Buddhist caves with a stupa, chaitya, vihara and sculptures. It is believed that during an earthquake in the early 1900s, a large portion of the front, floor and stupas were damaged, leaving the pillars in the chaitya suspended like huge stalactites from the ceiling. A must see for those with geological aspirations.
Basic Accommodation and camping facilities are provided in the Vanvihar Lodge at Kondana. Tel: 02148 (95 2148) - 226844, 222930.
Transport - How to get there?
Karjat is well linked by direct trains on the Central line.
Accomodation - Where to stay ?
1>> Satya Health Farm,
Vanjerwadi,
Karjat, Raigad District.
Tel: 02148 (95 2148) - 246154, 246208
Mumbai Contact: 22348501, 56355315
TeleFax(Mumbai) : 56355314
E-mail: godsgift@satyahealthfarm.com
Tariff: Rs.1500-2800/-
2>> Dr. Modi's Health Resort,
Village Wanjale,
Taluka Karjat, District Raigad.
Tel: 02148 (95 2148) - 222316, 223432, 223410
Mumbai Contact: 22161082, 22161520
E-mail: modiresort@vsnl.net.in
3>> Karjat Village Resort,
Dahiwali,
Tel: 02148 (95 2148) - 220002
Mumbai Contact: 24968184
Tariff: Rs.750-1000/-
4>> Vanalakshmi Resort,
PO Pashne.
Mumbai Contact: 25381675 / 78, 55971536 - 37
Tariff: Rs.550-1250/-
Prices subject to change please check before making reservations.
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