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Igatpuri




Igatpuri
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State Maharashtra
Distance 140 km from Mumbai (Driving Directions)
Tags Hill Stations, Lakes, Rivers, Dams, Forts
Nestled in the lap of the majestic Sahyadris, Igatpuri in Nasik district is one among the most exciting and demanding hill stations in the state of Maharashtra. Placed at a height of 1,900 feet, Igatpuri is naturally endowed with a spiky pebbly terrain, surging cascades, and tenuous woody forest, which provides a serene and tranquil ambience.

The gorgeousness of Igatpuri is still unscathed by senseless modernization. It is a charming hill station, where the pleasant mornings serenades with the magical glitter of the majestic sunrise, Igatpuri would be an unusual experience to the picnickers. This scenic location offers fresh air amidst a pleasing surrounding which sooths away the stress and strain of the day today life.

Igatpuri is famed known for its lovely temples and tasty vada pavs. Another significant feature of this locale is that it is an important centre of Vipasana meditation, which offers a complete course in the age-old traditional art of meditation. The course is scheduled in such a way that, the participant should be able to communicate with his inner self.

Flanked by splendid peaks from all sides, Igatpuri is a favourite destination for adventure lovers because it set forth challenging opportunities to rock climbers and trekkers. Like all other hill resorts in the Sahyadri range, Monsoon clouds bring magical changes to this magnificient hill station. The all around greenery and the cool weather along with meandering water falls, Igatpuri would be at its zenith of beauty during rainy season.

Rally round and realize this amazing hilly terrain that is a treasure grove of natural splendors. Come to this enchanting region of the Western Ghats, imbibe yourself with the mesmerizing spectacles, be assured that it will take away all your longings.


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vipashyana vipashyana center of meditation

Posted by vipashyana 247 days ago
Dr. Taiyab Saherwala please send me by post and email all the available meditation courses and forms .my add is as follows.
Dr T H. Saherwala.
Samir Children Hospital
Opp district sessions court
Godhra. 389001 .Gujarat.

Posted by Dr. Taiyab Saherwala 221 days ago
jigisha kheradia please send me by post and email all the available meditation courses and forms. my add is
dipak mishra
a4/104,meghna park
citilight rd,
surat,395107
gujrat

Posted by jigisha kheradia 205 days ago
Floyd Almeida Hi
I would like to know how i can travel from Mumbai to Igatpuri ,what are the train timmings and how do i commute if i have to travel by train .


Thanks .
Floyd Almeida
Mumbai.

Posted by Floyd Almeida 158 days ago
Bharat P. Bhatt Please send me details of Vipashana courses conducted at Rajkot-venue and timings.


Bharat

Posted by Bharat P. Bhatt 106 days ago
D.A.Patil Can u send me details of the ten day course session?

Posted by D.A.Patil 90 days ago
prasad.s.pawar The wonders of the world it is in my own home town igatpuri laden with all beauties in it.

Posted by prasad.s.pawar 51 days ago
jyoti sali pl send me vipashyana courses in detail conducted @ igatpuri
i wish to join
thanks
jyoti

Posted by jyoti sali 49 days ago
Rajesh Jain Pl. provide us details of vipashyana courses offered by you. Do you have any center for conducting such courses in the state of chhattisgarh?

Posted by Rajesh Jain 42 days ago
arvind dargi HI,
Please let me know the procedure to get register mu\yself for this course for 10 days .

Want to attend the same in the month of Nov .
possibly in igatpuri or you can please let me know some other centres.Thanks,

Posted by arvind dargi 33 days ago
Kaizad Katrak Pls send me details of 10 days Vipasana courses conducted at your centre
tks nRgds

Posted by Kaizad Katrak 32 days ago
virendra Kindly let me know the address/phone/emailid of the centre nearest to ahmedabad-gujarat and person to be contacted.
Thanks.
V P Acharya

Posted by virendra 14 days ago

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