Located on the western ghats surrounded by magnificent Sahyaadri hills, Igatpuri has been the most popular hot spot for outdoor scenes in Bollywood. Igatpuri is known for the famous International Vipassana center and Buddhist temples. It is popular as a conferencing location amongst many corporates from Mumbai and Nashik. It is one of the most visited places during monsoon in Maharashtra. There is significant presence of Indian Railways in the region as Igatpuri is a major railway station for locomotive engine change.

Some of the key attractions in Igatpuri include Tringalwadi Fort, Bhatsa River Valley, Camel Valley, Randha Falls, Dhamma Giri Meditation Centre, Ghantadevi temple, etc. Igatpuri is amongst the best places to indulge in activities like rappelling, rock climbing and trekking.