Thane district, Maharashtra, India

Places to visit near Ulhasnagar

Ulhasnagar is a city in Thane district, Maharashtra, India, home to about 5,16,584 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 15 temples, 20 waterfalls and 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir (2 km), Shri Ambareshwar Shiv Temple (4 km) and Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar) (4 km).

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Ulhasnagar at a glance

Location
Thane district, Maharashtra, India
Population
about 5,16,584
Coordinates
19.2167° N, 73.1500° E
Places within 50 km
159 (74 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Thane, 23 km
Railway station
Kalyan Jn (KYN), 4 km
Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), 34 km

Top places to visit near Ulhasnagar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ulhasnagar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ulhasnagar

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ulhasnagar. The closest is Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Smarak (5 km); the best-known is Durgadi Fort (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Ulhasnagar

33 temples within 100 km of Ulhasnagar. The closest is Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir (2 km); the best-known is Shri Ambareshwar Shiv Temple (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ulhasnagar

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Ulhasnagar. The closest is Kakadwal Waterfall - Gothanipada Village (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ulhasnagar

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ulhasnagar. The closest is Kala Talao (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kala Talao · lake · Thane · ~5 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Talao Pali Lake · lake · Thane · ~23 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Upvan Lake · lake · Thane · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Powai Lake · lake · Mumbai Suburban · ~35 km · Well liked · Must-see
  • Vihar Lake, Mumbai · lake · Mumbai Suburban · ~33 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Mogliche Dam · lake · Thane · ~19 km · Well liked

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ulhasnagar

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ulhasnagar. The closest is Kolivali Hill and Riverside (8 km); the best-known is Sunset Point (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ulhasnagar

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ulhasnagar. The closest is Rani Laxmibai Garden (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ulhasnagar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ulhasnagar
  2. 6 km Durgadi Fort · fort, Thane
  3. 1 km Ganesh Ghat · ghat, Thane
  4. 6 km Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar) · temple, Thane
  5. 3 km Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir · temple, Thane
  6. 5 km Shri Ambareshwar Shiv Temple · temple, Thane
  7. 4 km Back to Ulhasnagar

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How to reach Ulhasnagar

  • By train: Kalyan Jn (KYN) — about 4 km from the centre
  • By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), Navi Mumbai — about 34 km by road
  • By air: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai — about 41 km by road
  • By road from Thane: about 23 km · directions
  • By road from Mumbai: about 41 km · directions
  • By road from Lonavala: about 73 km · directions

All places near Ulhasnagar by distance

Within 15 km of Ulhasnagar

15–50 km — half-day trips

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ulhasnagar by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage1935Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Smarak (5 km)
Temples1533Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir (2 km)
Waterfalls2029Kakadwal Waterfall - Gothanipada Village (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1625Kala Talao (5 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1825Kolivali Hill and Riverside (8 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1723Rani Laxmibai Garden (4 km)
Other attractions921Kadyavarcha Ganpati SG (32 km)
Churches1115St. John the Baptist Church (23 km)
Treks811Manchala Trekkers (4 km)
Caves611Lonad Caves (14 km)
Mosques & dargahs510Hazrat Haji Malang Dargah (14 km)
Parks48Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan (6 km)
Museums17Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial Museum (35 km)
Jain sites45Suvidhinath Jain Derasar Temple (8 km)
Beaches & coast25Gaimukh Beach (29 km)
Buddhist sites33Buddha Bhumi Foundation (3 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves13Panju Island (42 km)

Ulhasnagar: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ulhasnagar?

Shri Ambareshwar Shiv Temple (temple, about 4 km), Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir (temple, about 2 km), Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar) (temple, about 4 km), Durgadi Fort (fort, about 6 km), Ganesh Ghat (ghat, about 6 km), Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Udyan (garden, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ulhasnagar?

159 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 15 temples, 20 waterfalls, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Ulhasnagar?

Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Smarak, about 5 km by road; Durgadi Fort (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Ulhasnagar?

Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir, about 2 km by road; Jari Mari Tisai Mandir (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Ulhasnagar?

Kakadwal Waterfall - Gothanipada Village, about 8 km by road; Ambernath Midc Waterfall (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ulhasnagar?

Start in Ulhasnagar, visit Durgadi Fort, then Ganesh Ghat, then Birla Temple (Ulhasnagar), then Pawai Shiv Dham Mandir, then Shri Ambareshwar Shiv Temple, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ulhasnagar?

October to February for forts & heritage; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Ulhasnagar?

By train: Kalyan Jn (KYN), about 4 km away. By air: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 34 km by road. By road: 23 km from Thane.

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