Vikramgad

Originally being a small village in the Thane district, Vikramgad has managed to earn an identity of its own. Away from the hustle bustle of the city, Vikramgad is a beautiful natural escapade for someone looking forward to a travel adventure. With the place blooming with life and greenery after the monsoon, the place is a much-preferred spot by all the adventure and nature enthusiasts. Ideal for picnics and trekking, Vikramgad is a much needed weekend getaway and is thus one of the people's favourite.

The tourism in the area has increased tremendously in the last few years, because of people's awareness about the city and upcoming mode of transportation. With dense forests bordering the city and plenty of Chickoo and Mango plantations in the territory, it leaves its visitors mesmerised with the beauty it offers to people visiting the place. Various other nature-oriented adventure activities, like Kayaking, Barbeque, Rappelling, Mountain Biking, Wall Climbing, Fishing and Nature walks and treks, attracts a large number of tourists down to Vikramgad, thus making Vikramgad such a look forward destinations amongst the tourists.

The local cuisine here is dominated by Maharashtrian food with a blend of South and North Indian cuisines. This place is known for it's spicy food of curries and fries.
Misal - a spicy gravy of potatoes, peas and other sprouts, makes for a mouth-watering meal.
Vada Pav is the on the go fast food famous here.

Day 1: Start early morning with a fresh mind to enjoy the trekking from the Vikramgad-Bhupatgad route. People not interested in trekking can also look forward to Mountain Biking or long nature trails in the adjacent forests. Also, enjoy Kakaying once in your day and then camp in the outskirts if with a group of people.

Day 2: Utilise the day 2 to explore Vikramgad further. Visit the famous Pilucha Dhabdhaba Waterfalls and The Jai Vilas Palace, the two most places most looked forward by the tourists. Explore the market by the end of your second day to shop for some souvenirs peculiar to the village.