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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Lohagad...
Thinking to go for outing this rainy season???? Want some type of adventure like trekking????? then do give a visit to the Lohagad fort.
Lohagad fort is a impressive fort near Pune.Lohagad is the most suitable place for trekking as its easier to trek there, due to its accesibilty and .the beautiful surrounding.It is situated 52 km from Pune.Lohagad is at an height of 3,450 feet It divides the basins of the Indrayani and Pavna and is situated on a side range of the sahyadris..There are 4 doors to Lohagad from the nearby village Lohagadwadi they are- 'Ganesh Darwaja' , 'Narayan Darwaja' , 'Hanuman Darwaja' and 'Maha Darwaja'..The four large gates of Lohagad are still in good condition and reasonably intact.There are several structures in the fort such as a big tank and a step-well.The famous spot on Lohagad is 'Vinchu Kata' - a range of hills that looks like Capricorn. Amazing view of Pawana Dam is also visible from the back side of Lohagad.For trekker's Lohagad should be a real treat to visit giving a wonderful panoramic view from its top.
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| Maha Darwaja |
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| Ganesh Darwaja |
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| Hanuman Darwaja Lohagad has a long history with several dynasties occupying it at different periods of time satavahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas,Yadavas, |
Sights to visit
Many Darwajas (gates), cave, Vinchu kata , old masjid, Bhaje caves
How to get there
By rail- There are a number of local trains between Malawali / Lonavala and Pune. From Malawli, the base village of Lohagad is about 6Kms from where one can start the trek to Lohagad.
By road-There are direct buses from Shivaji Nagar/pune station/Swargate for lohagad or u can prefer your private vehicle
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Malshej Ghat
If bored of daily routine and want to enjoy then just don't miss a chance to visit malshej ghat.The best is to go straight after monsoon to enjoy really beautiful waterfalls! It’s a perfect travel destination for those who want a peaceful weekend amongst mountains.
Malshej ghat is situated in Pune district near the borders of Thane and Ahmednagar districts. it is 130 km north of Pune. The nearest railhead is kalyan near Mumbai.
A nice view of valleys is one of the major attraction here.Malshej Ghat is one of the popular hill station in Maharashtra because of the beauty of nature, huge ranges of Sahyadri, amazing view of Harishchandragad and many other forts.For trekkers and hikers, it is a heaven of sorts as the solitude of unending rolling hills provides quite some experience.
How to get there
- By Air- Nearest airport is Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport which is at a distance of 150 km way from Malshej Ghat.
- By Rail - Malshej Ghat does not have railway station. Kalyan is a nearby train station connected to Pune. Tourist taxi services from railway station to Malshej Ghat.
- By Bus- There are direct buses from Shivaji Nagar/pune station/Swargate for Malshej ghat.or u can prefer your private vehicle
Monday, May 14, 2012
Caves of Bhaja
The caves, 18 in number, are beautifully sculptured with many images of different postures of Buddha, some animals and situations of some stories of the tales of Buddhism.The buddhist excavations at Bhaja, also known as Bhaja caves, date almost to the 1st century AD and are believed to be one of the oldest buddhist religious centres in this area. it is also a big tourist draw as it is near Lonavala.Because of its classification as a national monument, it is relatively well maintained compared to many other tourist attractions here.
The excavations here consist of chaityagrhas, viharas and podhis.
The Ekvira temple is on the right side of the cave while on the left is a giant pillar with three lions on its top.
The Ekvira temple is on the right side of the cave while on the left is a giant pillar with three lions on its top.
Specialty-one can see the beautiful sculptures of ancient time.The rays of the setting sun visit these caves where the sculptures of god and goddesses are carved.
How to Reach ?
Road - The caves could be reached easily from Lonavla, which is 11 Km from the caves.
Rail - Nearest railway station is Malavli,at 2 Km from the cave
Air- Pune is the nearest airport.
Where to stay?
- Cytrus Hotel
Rates - Above 8000 INR
- Kumar Resort and Water Park
Rates - 4000 -5000 INR
- Basilica Holiday Homes
Rates - 3000 -4000 INR
Friday, May 4, 2012
Panshet Dam
f you are in Pune , and want to hangout outside area. than Punshet Damm is really a nice place .Panshet is definitely a scenic place with a good accessibility from Pune.
Panshet Dam, also called Tanajisagar Dam, is a dam on the Ambi river about 50 km southwest of the city of pune.
.This Lake is nested in the lap of Sahyadri mountain ranges, and surrounded by lush green hills streaked with numerous waterfalls.It supplies drinking water to the city, along with other two dams, including Khadakwasla
Sinhgad fort, Khadakwasla Dam and Varasgaon are the famous attractions near Panshet Lake.
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National Defense Academy (NDA) near panshet is very popular for the defense
Panshet dam was built in late 50's. In 1961 Panshet dam collapsed and entire Pune city was gabbed by water.There was tremendous loss of property but little loss to human life
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how to get there-
By Road: Panshet lake is 50km away from Pune.
By Rail : Pune is nearest Railway Station.
By Air : Pune is nearest airport.
Khadakwasla dam is more famous as an evening hang-out place for most Puneites, who come there to swim and have butaa, Panshet dam has always been famous for its boating scene. The backwaters of Panshet extend for a long distance and has high cliffs on the other side. So, even if you don’t go boating, there are lot of viewpoints of Panshet dam where you can have a nice picnic .
Accommodation -
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