Water is abundant because of its proximity to the major dams, the western ghats, and the Sahyadri mountain range.

It is situated on the leeward side of the Sahyadri mountain range, which forms a barrier from the Arabian sea.

Shivneri Fort, the birthplace of Shivaji, who founded and ruled the Maratha Kingdom during the 17th century, is 16 km away from Narayangaon.

[citation needed] Visitors explore the architectures of medieval periods such as Adilshahi in nearby places.

[citation needed] The Narayangad fort is about 8 km north-east of Narayangaon, and is believed to be the origin of the town's name.

Ganpirbaba, Chawnd, Nimgiri, Dhakoba, Hadsar, Jivdhan, Harishchandra are other important forts nearby, some of which have become great attractions for trekking.

Two of the Ashtavinayak Ganapatis are located nearby: Also a Lord Shiva temple named 'Kapardikeshwar' is in Otur, 15 km north to the Narayangaon.

[1] 600–700 farmer groups of 20 people who work on supply of tomatoes to Pune, Ahmednagar, Thane and Raigad.

[3] Due to its specific climatic conditions, Narayangaon supplies more than 60% of tomatoes consumed in the country during the four months of the rainy season.

It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai.

VSNL's (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.) major project is located at Arvi, 5 km away from the town.

Sant Sahadubaba Bhau Waykar, famously known as Chakankar Baba hails from Narayangaon's Gunjalwadi.

[5] Amol Kolhe Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar Mangala Bansode Shri Guruvary Rajaram Parshuram Sabnis