India /Maharashtra /Thane /Vikramgad

Vikramgad is a weekend getaway that is located quite close to the bustling city of Mumbai. It’s unexplored and spectacular scenery makes Vikramgad a must visit destination for any traveller worth his/her salt in India. Vikramgad is located in the Indian state of Maharastra, in the Thane district, that lies a few miles away from mainland Mumbai. The town of Vikramgad is famous among families who travel here from Mumbai in order to hold picnics. The town of Vikramgad also has a lot to offer to tourists who have an adventurous streak in them, as plenty of options are available for rock climbing and trekking and other such physical activities. Tourists are flocking to the town of Vikramgad mainly for this reason, as the introduction of adventure sports in the region has piqued the interest of tourists from across the country. You can also travel to Vikramgad to relax, as the scenery in the town is one of its kind and unique. The town is also known for its rich cultural heritage, and the local forms of entertainment can grab your attention for quite some time. Its proximity to other major tourist destinations like Sajjan has increased the influx of travellers to the town of Vikramgad.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 401605

STD Code: 2520

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Vikramgad is a census town in Jawhar subdivision of Thane district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Its also known for weekend picnic spot. Nature Trails is the good picnic place in Vikramgad. One can reach Vikramgad from three ways like from Wada, Jawhar and Malwada. Its a Taluka place. Vikramgad is also famous for Weekly Bazaar on Wednesday called as Budhwar Bazar in local language. Nowadays the major source for travel is by private vehicles like Jeeps, Six seaters and of course bus service is also available.

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By Train : Many trains will be available to the town of Vikramgad as this is a major railway station in Maharashtra. Frequent trains will be available from the towns and cities of Mumbai, Lavasa, Nasik, Manori, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Murud, Junnar, Jawhar, Panchgani, Hyderabad, Pune, Baga and Kochi. Train fares will range around 150 INR for the basic class of travel within the state to Rs 1000 – 1500 for air conditioned coaches.

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Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Divekarwadi Vikramgadh ; Jawahar Vikramgad Rd, Vikramgad, Maharashtra 401605 ; Ph – N.A ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Greenarth Lakeview Resort ; Off Manor Telephone Exchange Vikramgarh road, near Vikramgad, Talwada-Vikramgad Rd, Vikramgad, Maharashtra 401605 ; Ph – 097 68 137027 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Shivneri Dhaba ;  Jawhar Vikramgad Rd, Maharashtra 401603 ; M –  N.A ; Food Serve :  Indian

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• Ambulance : 102

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