Jawhar is a city located in the Palghar district of the state of Maharashtra. It is one of the travel places in the state that has a rich cultural heritage, and is also one of the tribal regions. The city has a picturesque view, and thus is visited by many people from all round the country. It is a hill station having an altitude of 518m. The Sunset Point is the prime tourist attraction of the city which was earlier known by the name Dhanukamal as the shape of the valley is similar to that of a dhanush or bow. The view of the sunset from this site is mesmerizing and one can see the Mahalaxmi Mountain. The Dabosa waterfall is an important part of sightseeing in Jawhar which is located about a distance of 18kms from the city. The site is surrounded by mountains and medicinal plants and the beautiful ambience of the place is surely breathtaking.
Another must see tourism sight of the city is the Hanuman Point from where you can witness the amazing view the Shahapur Maholi Fort. There is an old temple of Maruti in this location which is called as the Katya Maruti. The view of the Kasara Ghat from this point also offers a beautiful sight to the tourists. A popular historic attraction of the city is the Jaivilas Palace which was once the residential place of the royal family of Munke. It reflects the fine work of architecture of the ancient times and the interiors of the palace depict the lifestyles of the tribal kings. The palace is made of pink stones and has beautiful garden surrounding it. The Bhopatgad Fort is another antique site of the city which was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji. Among the other sites to be visited during your tour here comprise of the famous Khad Khad Dam, Shirpamal, Jai Sagar Dam and the Kalmandvi Waterfall.
Top Things to Do & See in and around
Jawhar is a city in Maharashtra which is very well known for its beautiful Warli paintings which is a much appreciated art form of this place. Holidays here are incomplete without buying some of these precious work of art and other handicrafts sold in the village shops. You can enjoy trekking in the hills of Jawhar and capture some scenic view of the city.
Getting There
If you are travelling by air then you can take a flight either to Nasik or Mumbai and then travel to Jawhar by hiring a taxi or any other local means of transport. The nearest railway station to the place is the Igatpuri station which is well connected to all the major cities of the country. There are also many state buses and private transportation system that operate within the city.
Best time to Visit
The city experiences a very good climatic condition almost all through the year. However, the best time to plan vacations at this place is between the months of September and April.
