From the historic Jai Vilas Palace to the breathtaking Dabhosa Waterfall, Jawhar unfolds as a landscape rich in history and natural beauty. The tranquil Oxygen Park adds to the experience—offering a refreshing pause amidst lush green surroundings.
Beyond these landmarks, villages like Sakharshet and Vanvasi hold the true essence of Jawhar. In Sakharshet, the Tarpa dance remains a vibrant community tradition—where people move in circular formations to the rhythm of the tarpa, celebrating togetherness, seasons, and life itself. These are not staged performances, but living cultural expressions rooted in everyday life.
With Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC)’s initiative, Jawhar’s villages are emerging as cultural destinations—where heritage is lived, shared, and sustained. 🌿

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🌿 Where Bamboo Weaves Stories of Culture and Tourism

Across the bamboo craft clusters of Gholwad, Bordi, Vikramgad, Ramnagar, and other adjoining villages in Palghar district, women artists are transforming a traditional livelihood into a vibrant cultural tourism experience.

An initiative of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has enabled these skilled artists to reimagine traditional bamboo basketry into contemporary, tourist-friendly products. From elegant lamps and décor to bags, baskets, and handcrafted souvenirs, each creation reflects the region's rich cultural heritage while appealing to today's travellers.

As MTDC develops these destinations as cultural tourism hubs, these women are becoming ambassadors of their heritage. Alongside participating in exhibitions and events across Mumbai, Vasai, Pune, and the International Surfing Festival in Virar, they are also showcasing their products at local exhibitions, creating new opportunities to connect directly with visitors, strengthen local enterprises, and build sustainable livelihoods.

Explore the Bamboo Product Catalogue: https://www.behance.net/gallery/250857811/Bamboo-Product-catalogue-of-Maharashtra

Visit these villages for a truly rooted cultural experience. Meet the artists, witness the craft firsthand, explore their handcrafted bamboo creations, and take home a story woven with tradition.

To know more, visit heritagevillagesmtdc.com

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Monsoon Magic in Surgana 🌧️🎭🌿

Wrapped in mist and the lush green hills of the Sahyadri—part of the UNESCO-recognised Western Ghats, older than the Himalayas—Surgana comes alive during the rains.

Perched high in these hills, Hatgad Fort stands as a testament to India’s storied past. Closely associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, it once served as a strategic outpost during the Maratha rule. Its commanding vantage point offered sweeping views, guarding the region against potential invasions—today inviting travellers to witness history in the clouds.

Home to the centuries-old Bohada tradition, Pimpalsond is a vibrant centre for mask-making and ritual performances, where hand-carved papier-mâché masks carry generations of heritage. These forested landscapes have long nurtured Kokna, Mahadev Koli, and Warli communities.

Nearby, in Sribhuban Chinchpada, the rhythm of folk traditions continues through Dhol Pawri, Madal Nritya, Dhak Badya, and Dera Geet—echoing stories of community and celebration.

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is working across Palghar and Nashik to develop Intangible Cultural Heritage-based experiential tourism—inviting travellers to engage directly with these living traditions and their custodians.

Monsoon here is also a season of foraging. Walk with local communities through forests and fields as the rains begin, discovering wild foods and knowledge passed down through generations.

Just a kilometre away, the Sakhalchond waterfall roars to life, while the gently steaming Taptapani hot springs offer a serene, temple-linked retreat.

This season, let rain, rhythm, foraging, and tradition guide you to Surgana.

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Meet the Tradition Bearers of Pimpalsond. 🔅

Nestled in the UNESCO-recognised Western Ghats, Pimpalsond is a village where tradition comes alive through the vibrant art of Bohada mask making. Walk through this cultural landscape, meet the artisans, and witness stories of gods, spirits, and folklore take shape in every handcrafted mask.

To know more visit : heritagevillagesmtdc.com

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Discover Bapugaon - A Heritage Village where Warli art , living traditions and nature come together.

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