Igatpuri
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Igatpuri is a place in Maharashtra, India. It is located in the Western Ghats. The station lies between Mumbai and Bhusaval on the Central Railway. Igatpuri is known for its wada pavs and temples. Trains on this route usually change locomotives on this stop.
Igatpuri is surrounded by the highest peaks in Sahyaadri i.e. Western Ghats, most of them are forts built in Satavahana dynasty. It's heavenly for trekkers and hikers, Most bollywood movie outdoor scenes specially songs are shot in Igatpuri region. Igatpuri is a place of significance in terms of Vipassana meditation. The International centre for vipassana meditation is located here. This region consists of those mountains which are accessed by trains going from Mumbai CST to Kasara and Igatpuri. Local trains only go upto Kasara, and don't climb the Thal Ghat from Kasara to Igatpuri. Hence to go to Igatpuri, one has to either take a long distance train or reach Kasara and then take a bus.
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Igatpuri also hosts the International centre for Vipassana meditation, started by Mr. Goenka. For more information about Vipassana form of meditation go to www.dhamma.org
GPS co-ordinates for Igatpuri 19° 41' 38.76N and 73° 33' 32.50E Elevation 586 mts It is 12.42 kms from Kasara.
