Sunday, August 25, 2013

Thoseghar Waterfall & Chalkewadi Windmills



Thoseghar is situated in Satara District of Maharashtra. Thoseghar is just 20 kms from the Satara city. A 1000 feet waterfall makes the village very special. There is a newly constructed Platform to stand and take a good view of the waterfall. Thoseghar is always the attraction for the nature lovers and now day’s people are looking for different spots especially in the rainy season. Thoseghar is very famous for its high Waterfall. These Waterfalls are very attractive and creates a loud noise in the calm nature. You can enjoy various small waterfalls here which are about 15-20 meters high and one of around 500 meters high. Chalkewadi is just 25kms from Satara city (Around 4kms from Thoseghar), you can see lot of windmills running. These windmills generate the Electricity from breeze and because of these windmills the Satara District is called as the "District of Power". Hundreds of windmills are running here 24x7. If you want to experience the force of wind and sound of windmills you can drive on the top of this hill. Chalkewadi looks beautiful in Rainy season.
Satara is around 110 Kms from Pune and Thoseghar is around 130 Kms from Pune. Entry fee of Rs 10 per head has now been started.


Best time to Visit:

Any time you can visit this place.  July to September is best time.


Nearby places to visit from Thoseghar
Chalkewadi Wind Mills (It is 4kms Thoseghar)
Beautiful Nature (In Rainy Days)
Sajjangad ( on the way )
Ajinkyatara Fort
Kaas Plateau ( Around 45 Kms from Thoseghar)


Approximate Distance from Pune
140 Kms


For more photos see link below

Thoseghar Waterfall

Thoseghar Waterfall

Panorama View - Thoseghar Waterfall

Thoseghar Waterfall

Thoseghar Waterfall

Thoseghar Waterfall

Thoseghar Waterfall




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