Malshej Ghat Igatpuri New Year Getaway from Mumbai (2 Days)
2-day Malshej Igatpuri tour from Mumbai: Malshej Ghat, Bhandardara and Igatpuri. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
20° – 28°C
October in Malshej Ghat Igatpuri New Year Getaway from Mumbai (2 Days)
Description
2-day Malshej Igatpuri tour from Mumbai: Malshej Ghat, Bhandardara and Igatpuri. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing by AC cab. From ₹4,540 per person.
This 2 days 1 night itinerary covers 5 handpicked stops, including Malshej Ghat, Shivneri Fort, Pimpalgaon Joga Dam and more. October–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 1-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as 3-star hotel in Malshej Ghat. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Malshej Ghat Igatpuri New Year Getaway from Mumbai (2 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 14°C – 35°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Mumbai to Malshej Ghat and Shivneri
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Mumbai in the morning. Drive from Mumbai to Malshej Ghat (about 131 km, 2 hrs 30 min). Check in at your hotel in Malshej Ghat. Drive via Kalyan and Murbad and up the ghat to Malshej, stopping at the viewpoints. Continue to Junnar and climb Shivneri fort, the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and see the Lenyadri caves if time allows. Return to Malshej for New Year's Eve dinner on the edge of the ghat. Overnight stay in Malshej Ghat.
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Malshej Ghat
A mountain pass with views over the Konkan and the Harishchandragad range.
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Shivneri Fort
The hill fort near Junnar where Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1630.
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Pimpalgaon Joga Dam
A reservoir at the top of the ghat.
Bhandardara and Igatpuri
Drive across the plateau to Bhandardara for the Arthur lake and the Wilson dam, with Kalsubai, Maharashtra's highest peak, behind them. Continue to Igatpuri and see the golden pagoda of Dhamma Giri, the Vipassana centre, from outside, then drive down the Kasara ghat to Mumbai. Drive from Malshej Ghat to Bhandardara (about 100 km, 2 hrs), from Bhandardara to Igatpuri (about 43 km, 1 hr) and from Igatpuri to Mumbai (about 121 km, 2 hrs 30 min), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Mumbai. The tour ends here.
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Arthur Lake, Bhandardara
A lake behind the 1910 Wilson dam, ringed by hills.
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Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri
The world's largest Vipassana meditation centre, with a golden pagoda.
Tour Overview
Two Sahyadri getaways from Mumbai: the Malshej Ghat on the old trade route to Junnar, with Shivaji's birthplace at Shivneri fort nearby, and the Bhandardara lake and the hills around Igatpuri.
New Year Tour: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday 31 December 2026. In winter the Sahyadri skies are clear and the air is cool and dry, perfect for viewpoints and fort walks. The resorts at Malshej host a quiet New Year's Eve on the edge of the ghat, and New Year's Day is a drive past lakes and hills.
This 2-day, 1-night package starts and ends in Mumbai. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
Highlights of the Malshej Igatpuri Tour from Mumbai
- Malshej Ghat
- Shivneri Fort
- Pimpalgaon Joga Dam
- Arthur Lake, Bhandardara
- Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri
Inclusions in the Malshej Igatpuri Tour Package
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Malshej Igatpuri Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
Online booking: pay just ₹99 to reserve your tour. The ₹99 is 100 percent refundable if you cancel at any time, and it is adjusted in your final payment.
50 percent of the tour cost: 3 days before the tour starts, after you receive your tour voucher.
Remaining balance: on the tour day.
Cancellation Policy
The ₹99 online booking amount is refunded in full whenever you cancel, for any reason.
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Malshej Igatpuri Tour
Best time to visit: October–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Before you go: Malshej and Igatpuri are busy over New Year; New Year's Eve dinners at resorts are paid separately. Shivneri fort is a climb of about 30–45 minutes.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Malshej Ghat, or similar.
Trip Cost Breakdown
Per-person pricing by group size
Route Map
Top Attractions
Malshej Ghat
A mountain pass with views over the Konkan and the Harishchandragad range.
Shivneri Fort
The hill fort near Junnar where Shivaji Maharaj was born in 1630.
Pimpalgaon Joga Dam
Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is a scenic viewpoint near the famous Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra, India. Located about 6 km from the ghat, it offers panoramic views of the dam's backwaters and the rugged Sahyadri hills. It's a peaceful spot to enjoy nature and take in the monsoon beauty.
Arthur Lake, Bhandardara
A lake behind the 1910 Wilson dam, ringed by hills.
Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri
The world's largest Vipassana meditation centre, with a golden pagoda.
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
October–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 1 night in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Mumbai for the whole trip: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: October–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Before you go: Malshej and Igatpuri are busy over New Year; New Year's Eve dinners at resorts are paid separately. Shivneri fort is a climb of about 30–45 minutes.
Hotels: 3-star hotel in Malshej Ghat, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
2 days and 1 night. It starts from Mumbai on day 1 and you are back in Mumbai on day 2.
For 2 persons it is ₹8,590 per person; for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹4,540 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast, an AC cab for the whole trip and all sightseeing.
This package is planned for 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
Malshej and Igatpuri are busy over New Year; New Year's Eve dinners at resorts are paid separately. Shivneri fort is a climb of about 30–45 minutes.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
Explore the places this package takes you to