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Voykit pocket guide · India
Karjat
Day‑trip to Karjat is doable in 6–8 h total (train from Mumbai ≈ 2 h, explore waterfalls and town, return same day).
Karjat, 90 km southeast of Mumbai, is a small town on the Ulhas River. Its main draw are monsoon waterfalls; a single day is enough for the train ride, a short hike and a quick look at local crafts.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (monsoon, waterfalls at peak)
- Avoid
- Apr–May (heat, few waterfalls)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed · High ₹2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 100 · Fire and ambulance 101 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (chai) at a stall | ₹20–₹35 |
| Snacks (samosa, vada) | ₹30–₹80 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (per km) | ₹15–₹25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOM · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
- ≈ 90 km (56 mi), 2 h by train≈ 56 mi (90 km), 2 h by train
Typical fares
- Mumbai CSMT → Karjat train
- about ₹150 second class, 2 h (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw 5 km
- ≈ ₹120 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Eight‑seat auto‑rickshaws (Tam‑Tam) are common; walking is best for short trips to waterfalls and market.
See and do
Known for
- Ulhas River source
- Monsoon waterfalls
- Local craft market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Matheran | Train Mumbai → Karjat (≈ 2 h), then local train Karjat → Matheran (≈ 30 min) | ≈ 3 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Karjat town centre
- Budget guesthouses and small hotels; convenient for train arrivals.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | माफ़ कीजिएmaaf kijiye |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much is this? | यह कितना है?yeh kitna hai? |
| Where is the bathroom? | शौचालय कहाँ है?shauchalay kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Waterfalls become slippery in rain; watch your step.
- Discarded glass bottles are sometimes found near falls – keep clear of water.
- Evening crowds can be noisy; keep valuables secure.
Generally safe for day visitors; stay on marked paths near waterfalls and keep an eye on personal items.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Karjat yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Ulhas River source
- Monsoon waterfalls
- Local craft market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Karjat: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Karjat, revision 5290445 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5290445
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/karjat). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.