Key hubs
Palghar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai is the nearest major airport, roughly 2 to 3 hours by road depending on traffic
- Railway station
- Palghar, on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and the Mumbai-Ahmedabad main line
- Getting around
- Rickshaws, shared autos and state buses; a hired car is easiest for Kelwa and the forts
How to reach Palghar by air
The nearest major airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai, roughly 2 to 3 hours by road depending on traffic; Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) is another option.
How to reach Palghar by train
Palghar station is on the Western Line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway and on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad main line. Kelve Road station is about 5 km from Kelwa Beach.
How to reach Palghar by road
Palghar lies near the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway (NH 48), and state buses connect it to many cities in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Getting around Palghar
Rickshaws and shared autos link the station to Shirgaon and Kelwa; state buses run to Kelwa. For several forts in a day, hire a car.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Palghar
- Use a hired car or rickshaw between sights.
- Carry water and snacks; facilities are basic.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.