Good Time
Igatpuri in June
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon arrives — waterfalls start, lush green. Leeches on trails
Why June scores 4/5
Weather
Monsoon arrives — waterfalls start, lush green. Leeches on trails
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy highway drive. SUV for trek approach roads.. road condition: NH3 (Mumbai-Nashik) is excellent. Side roads to treks are narrow.. public transport: Igatpuri is on Mumbai-Nashik railway line. Frequent trains.. from nearest city: Mumbai — 130km (2.5hrs via NH3). Nashik — 45km (1hr). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Igatpuri Police Station. nearest hospital: Rural Hospital, Igatpuri. Nashik (45km) for advanced care
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good signal in town. Very limited on treks — carry offline maps.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Nature experience, Vipassana center (for older teens)
Elevation
600m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Cool and dry. Good for Vipassana retreats. Waterfalls dry |
| February | 3/5 | Pleasant weather. Trekking comfortable |
| March | 2/5 | Warming up. Brown landscape |
| April | 2/5 | Hot. Not ideal for trekking |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. Pre-monsoon |
| Juneviewing | 4/5 | Monsoon arrives — waterfalls start, lush green. Leeches on trails |
| July | 5/5 | Peak monsoon — waterfalls in full flow, trekking season at its best |
| August | 5/5 | Monsoon magic continues. Waterfall rappelling season |
| September | 4/5 | Late monsoon — still green. Good trekking |
| October | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — clear views from peaks, pleasant temperature |
| November | 3/5 | Cooling down. Dry season approaching. Kalsubai views clear |
| December | 3/5 | Cool 8-26°C. Good for trekking without leeches |
Practical Details
How to reach
Mumbai — 130km (2.5hrs via NH3). Nashik — 45km (1hr). Roads: NH3 (Mumbai-Nashik) is excellent. Side roads to treks are narrow.. Self-drive: Easy highway drive. SUV for trek approach roads.. Public transport: Igatpuri is on Mumbai-Nashik railway line. Frequent trains.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
600m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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