Igatpuri Camping
Igatpuri, Nashik district
If you are looking for a quick lakeside camping break from Mumbai, Igatpuri is a great choice. The hill town in Nashik district sits right off the Mumbai-Nashik highway, so you can leave after lunch and still catch the evening fog rolling over the Vaitarna backwaters. Camps here pitch by the water, and winter nights get properly cold by Maharashtra standards. Kalsubai, Tringalwadi and the Bhatsa valley viewpoints all sit within a short drive. Igatpuri has its own station with frequent trains from Mumbai, which keeps the trip cheap and simple.
Why go
- Lakeside tents near the Vaitarna backwaters
- Fog, lake views and cool hill air
- Straight up the Mumbai-Nashik highway
Travel at a glance
How to reach
Igatpuri is on the Mumbai-Nashik highway, about 2.5 hours from Mumbai. Trains on the Kasara-Igatpuri section stop right in town. Camps around the lake and Vaitarna side arrange pickups from the station or highway.
Nearest railway station
Igatpuri, within town
Things to carry
Lakeside ground stays damp after rain, so pitch and walk carefully. Fog can cut visibility suddenly on the highway at night; plan to reach before dark in monsoon.
FAQs
Why camp at Igatpuri instead of Lonavala?
Igatpuri is higher, cooler and far less commercial, with lakeside camps and quick access to Kalsubai-range viewpoints.
Can we visit Kalsubai from an Igatpuri camp?
Yes, Bari village, the Kalsubai base, is about 45 km away, and many groups drive over for a sunrise climb.
Is Igatpuri camping doable without a vehicle?
Yes. Take a train to Igatpuri station and coordinate a pickup with the camp. It is one of the most rail-friendly camping options from Mumbai.