Villas in Karjat

Villas in Karjat — what to know

Karjat is the closest real countryside to Mumbai — rice fields, the Ulhas river, and the first ridges of the Sahyadris. Villas here are usually farm properties on an acre or more, which is why the area works so well for big groups: there is room for a cricket net, a bonfire and forty people without the neighbours noticing.

Because the drive is short, Karjat is the easiest choice for a one-night stay. Leave on Saturday morning and you can be in the pool by lunch.

We list 5 private villas in Karjat, about 65 km from Mumbai — every one with a private pool. Each villa has a caretaker or on-site staff, and we check real availability before we quote.

Best time to go

June to September for waterfalls and green hills; October to February for cool, clear weekends. March to May is hot — pick a villa with a shaded or covered pool.

How to get there

By road via Panvel or via Badlapur, usually around two to two and a half hours from central Mumbai depending on traffic. Karjat is also on the Central Railway line, with local trains from CSMT and Thane.

Things to do nearby

• Bhivpuri and other monsoon waterfalls (June–September)
• Kondana Caves, a short trek from the Kondivade side
• Kothaligad (Peth) fort trek for an early-morning group hike
• River-side walks along the Ulhas
• ND Studios on the Karjat–Khalapur side

Who Karjat suits

Large groups, corporate day-outs and family reunions. Karjat has the most farm-style villas with big lawns, sports areas and meals-included packages close to Mumbai.

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