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Vajrai Waterfall
Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall is the tallest waterfall of India. The height of this waterfall is 1840 ft (560m) and it falls from a straight cliff having three steps (stages). The water for waterfall comes from the river Urmodi. It is origin of river Urmodi. The waterfall is situated in district of Satara in western Maharashtra. It is about 5 km away from well-known Kas Flower Valley and 2 km away from Bhambavli Flower Valley. The lush green mountains and the flowers in nearby flower valley please your senses. The pleasant weather actually relaxes you like anything. But the star attraction of this place is tranquility. The place is simply deserted and there are no hawkers, unwanted guides and cameramen to disturb you. The waterfall is perennial in nature and hence you will hardly find any day when it’s gone dry (flows 12 months in a year).
Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall is the tallest waterfall of India. The height of this waterfall is 1840 ft (560m) and it falls from a straight cliff having three steps (stages). The water for waterfall comes from the river Urmodi. It is origin of river Urmodi. The waterfall is situated in district of Satara in western Maharashtra. It is about 5 km away from well-known Kas Flower Valley and 2 km away from Bhambavli Flower Valley. The lush green mountains and the flowers in nearby flower valley please your senses. The pleasant weather actually relaxes you like anything. But the star attraction of this place is tranquility. The place is simply deserted and there are no hawkers, unwanted guides and cameramen to disturb you. The waterfall is perennial in nature and hence you will hardly find any day when it’s gone dry (flows 12 months in a year).
Chakdev Trek
Chakdev is a small Village/Hamlet in Jawali Taluka in Satara District of Maharashtra State, India. It comes under Chakdev Panchayath. It belongs to Desh or Paschim Maharashtra region. It belongs to Pune division. It is located 51 KM towards west from District headquarters Satara. 30 KM from Jawali.Satara is nearest town to Chakdev which is approximately 70 km away.
Mahimangad Fort Trek
Mahimangad Fort was built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and was one of the forts with Varugad, Vardhangad, and many more in the Satara region. Turjabhavani temple is the starting point of the trek. From here, we can see the fortification of the fort. Walking ahead, one will also see a Bhavani Mata Mandir, which is also well maintained. Both the temples are in good condition. The villagers recently built Bhavani temple’s roof. Behind this temple, there is a huge water tank. This water tank has steps made for dipping in and take out water. After climbing for about half an hour, the rock-cut steps will take you till the fort’s entrance. The fortification of the fort is healthy after so many years. One will reach the first door within five minutes. Moving on from there, one will see the second door, which is named “Hastmukh Darwaja”
Nageshwar trek
We choose to complete Nageshwar temple darshan first and Vasota Fort in second half. We reached to Nageshwar Temple around 1pm. Had a great views of Sahyadri trails and Konkan also had first close look of Vasota Fort. From fort point of view there not much which is left behind. In 15th century it was alternatively ruled by More’s of Jawali & Shirke of Chiplun. In 17th century it was included in Maratha Swaraj by Shivaji Maharaj & it remained with Marathas till 1818 when they lost to Britishers. Shivaji renamed this fort as ‘Vagragad’ meaning ‘tiger‘ fort & it was used to keep prisoners & ammunation due to it’s strategic safe location. In 1819 Britishers completely destroyed the fort to avoid any future uprising. As on date there is not much left on the fort except the few fort walls & some old signs of house foundation stones.
Triveni sangam
There are three rivers comes together in one place which are called Triveni sangam.there is a pind of the great god shiva.this is speciality of this triveni sangam. when water lavel become low then people can visit this place.
How to go to Bamnoli: Bamnoli lies at the end of the Kas plateau. You have to go to Satara, cross the city and then take the right at the fork at the end of the city. The road at the left (through a tunner) would go to Thoseghar. Once on this road you have to drive for around 30 kms (crossing kas lake and the beautiful flower beds) and then climb down to the shore of the Shivsagar lake. Though google maps doesnt show this road, this exists and is a good condition road, not the offroading type. As you descend the ghats onto Bamnoli, you are rewarded with views as comparable to european lake destination (provided you visit this place around the monsoons/winter).
Datta mandir
This place is cituated belong koyna dam. there is constructed a big hall which is stand on one pole. this hall is constructed by Narayan maharaj (anna) who lives shreekshetr Naraynpur tal.purandar dist.pune.There is one more thing near the hall.( Artificial cave) three hundred meter long cave and in that cave mahadeva’s pind, Datt mandiris situated in center of this cave.
Chalkewadi Windmill
Chalkewadi wind mill energy project in Satara was developed with the intention of generating clean renewable energy and hundreds of windmills were put up all along the plateau. Over the years, this location has been developed as a tourist spot due to its lush green hills, valleys, red soil, and the windmills that spread all across making this landscape a beautiful sight. The best period to visit this location is monsoon as Thoseghar waterfall can also be seen from certain points of Chalkewadi windmills.
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Sajjangad Fort
Sajjangad Fort, which is situated in Satara District, Maharashtra, India. The Fort’s name defines, “Sajjan” means Good people and gad means Fort in Marathi. The Fort is about 3350 feet above sea level. Sajjangad Fort Hike starting point Parali, Satara District. Sajjangad Fort Trek gradient It is an Easy grade level trek. The Fort is easily approachable by a vehicle also. One has to climb about 200 to 300 steps to reach the entrance point of the Fort.Water resources One can get water near Sonale lake. A drinking water facility is available on the Fort. The best months to visit the Fort are from October to February. Winter season is preferred as the best time to visit the Fort. As the temperature is low and the weather makes the site prettier. Stay is available for free at the resting house on the Fort do reach before five pm. There are many food stalls available near the parking area of the Fort. You can combine the Fort visit with the Kaas Plateau visit and Thoseghar Waterfall during monsoon. Ideally, visit the place on weekdays to avoid the huge rush and find accommodation at the stay on top of the fort. Fort is open for pilgrims from 05:00 am to 09:00 pm every day. After 9 pm exit or entry is strictly restricted. Lunch and early dinner are served to devotees every day free of cost as Prasad by Shri Ramdas Swami Sansthan. On Shiv Jayanthi devotees visit the fort in thousands to pray and seek blessings
Thoseghar waterfall
At a distance of 26 km from Satara, 73 km from Panchgani, 77 km from Mahabaleshwar, 141 km from Pune & 294 km from Mumbai, Thoseghar Falls is a popular waterfalls located at Thoseghar village in Satara district of Maharashtra. It is one of the top waterfalls in Maharashtra and also one of the highest waterfalls in India. Thoseghar falls is among the most popular Satara places to visit and one of the best monsoon Tourist places near Mumbai.
Thoseghar waterfall is a scenic spot located at the edge of the Konkan region. The waterfall is drops through a series of cascades with a total height of about 500 m. This is a seasonal waterfall which is only seen in monsoon and drops into a deep gorge.
Thoseghar Falls is famous for its serenity, clam and quiet natural surroundings. It is a wonderful place where one can enjoy the beauty of the nature. There is a picnic area and a newly constructed platform which gives a good view of the waterfall. There is no way to enter into the falls but one can go to the starting point of the falls.
People come from all over Maharashtra to visit the falls, especially during the monsoon season between July and October.
Timings: 8 AM to 5 PM.
Koyna wildlife sanctuary
Trek starts with Hanuman & Ganesh idols at five minutes walk followed by chilled water stream. Initial foot road is well demarked hence there is no way you will get lost in the forest. All next 3 hour walking is inside dense forest hence completely protected from direct sun & you will not feel exhausted but needs energy to keep up walking & climbing. After roughly 3 hours you come out of dense forest & vertical climb up increase through the rocky patch but it’s completely safe & easy except you need stamina & enough energy. Here you come across a ‘Y’ route, one going to Vasota fort’ & second to ‘Nageshwar caves‘. If you are a Good trekker & a early bird to reach this point, you can think of making Nageshwar caves first which is 4kms from this point & takes 03 hours to & back to this point. Surely Not suggested for medium & new trekkers as you even have to do Vasota fort after this.
tapola
Tapola famously called the mini Kashmir of the west, is a rustic hamlet with a magnificent lake – Shivsagar. Tapola is at the end of the road and practically a dead end!
From Mahabaleshwar Tapola is approx 25 KMS away (Pune to Tapola 150 Kms) and the drive to Tapola is a picturesque one with vistas galore on either side of the road. Tapola is also the base village to the Vasota Fort famous for the Jungle trek.The primary attraction in Tapola is the Shivsagar Lake – a 90 km long Water Body infect the reservoir of the Koyna dam!! If you are a water sports enthusiast Tapola is the place to head to. Be it boating, water scooter rides, kayaking or swimming Tapola is the best.This is the most Silent and peaceful place near Pune, for those who wants to spend some quality time with themselves.