Fifteen plus months and we are still under the grip of a pandemic, confined to our home and as life is normalizing, with a hopeful heart we await to breathe under the open sky. Even a day's impromptu ride into the heart of nature in such circumstances can be a treat to the senses! One such escapade we had into the lush green nature, a hill station less explored - Jawhar.
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| An Escapade into the heart of Nature |
More than the place, it was the ride that was enthralling! As we rode through the winding roads spiraling to Jawhar, we were mesmerized by the breathtaking view and the pristine landscapes that made the ride worth while! Jawhar is a city and a municipal council in the Palghar district and has a pleasant climate, making it one of the closest hill station from Mumbai (approx. 3 hours), ideal for a day's visit.
Places to explore in Jawhar:
While there are quite a good number of places to explore in Jawhar, we explored only the Jai Villas Palace and the Hanuman Point due to paucity of time.
- Jai Vilas Palace: Built in 1940 by Raja Yashwantrao Mukane, this palace used to be a residential palace of the Royal Mukane family. Although into ruins now, it still stands as a major tourist architectural attraction to this present day and is featured in several Hindi and Marathi films. The entry fee into the palace is Rs. 50 per head and photography is strictly banned inside the palace. However, you can click the pictures outside and in the vicinity of the palace. The palace desperately calls for a renovation and maintenance to restore the history for the generations to come.
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| Jai Vilas Palace - Side Angle |
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| The Courtyard of the Palace |
- Hanuman Point: Just a few meters away from the Jai Villas Palace is the Hanuman Point that gives you a glimpse of Jawhar and the beautiful landscapes surrounding it. Being at a high altitude, the weather is pleasant and an instant mood enhancer! At the top is the photo point with 'I Love Jawhar' as a backdrop for the selfie lovers wanting to get clicked.😉
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| At the Hanuman Point |
Other places that one can explore are Dhabosa waterfall, Warli Art & Painting sites in the village that showcases rich tribal culture and heritage, Shripamal - a popular historic site and Bhopatgad Fort.
Best Time to Visit:
The place is more scenic during monsoons. Hence, June to September is the ideal time.
Finally, ending the post by quoting a few lyrics from my favourite, Avicii's Nights - "When you get older, your wild heart will live for younger days.....One day you'll leave this world behind...so live a life you will remember...😊
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| The Adventurous Ride☺️ |
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