Explore Weekends: 2014

Sunday, May 25, 2014

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▼ 2014 (11)

▼ April (1) - Waterfall

Thoseghar Waterfall - ( Summer )

▼ March (3) - Caves

Kuda Caves - Raigad District

Bedse Caves - Pune

Ghoradeshwar Caves & Temple - Pune

▼ February (4) - Beaches in Sindhudurg

Redi Beach - Sindhudurg District

Shiroda - Velagar Beach - Sindhudurg District

Vengurla Beach - Sindhudurg District

Khavane Beach - Sindhudurg District

▼ January (3) - Beaches in Sindhudurg

Bhogwe Beach - Sindhudurg District

Nivati Beach - Sindhudurg District

Kille Nivati Beach - Sindhudurg District

▼ 2013 (39)

▼ December (5) - Beaches in Sindhudurg

Devbaug Beach & Tsunami Island - Sindhudurg District

Tarkarli Beach - Sindhudurg District

Chivla Beach - Sindhudurg District

Devgad Beach - Sindhudurg District

Taramumbari Beach - Devgad - Sindhudurg District

▼ November (5) - Beaches in Ratnagiri

Ambolgad Beach - Ratnagiri District

Aare Ware - Twin Beach - Ratnagiri District

Ganapatipule - Ratnagiri District

Guhagar Beach - Ratnagiri District

Korlai Beach - Raigad District

▼ October (3) - Forts in Sindhudurg District

Sindhudurg Fort

VijaydurgFort

Devgad Fort

▼ September (2) - Waterfall & Valley of Flowers

Madhe Ghat, Near Kelad.

Kaas Plateau, Maharashtra's Valley of Flowers!

▼ August (6) - Waterfalls

Amboli Ghat Waterfall, Amboli, Maharashtra

Thoseghar Waterfall & Chalkewadi Windmills - Satara

Jog Falls, Karnataka - ( India's 2nd Highest Waterfall )

Napne Sherpe Waterfall - Sindhudurg District

Gokak Falls , Karnataka

Dudhsagar Waterfall , Goa - ( India's 5th Highest Waterfall )

▼ June (2) - Green Ride

Green Shades of Nature! - Awesome Sunday Ride

Pabe Ghat – Velhe – Velhe Panshet Road

▼ May (3) - Forts in Ratnagiri District

Ratnadurga Fort - Ratnagiri

Jaigad Fort - Ratnagiri

Gopalgad Fort - Ratnagiri

▼ April (3) - Forts in Karnataka

Mirjan Fort - Karnataka

Kittur or Chennamma Rani Fort - Karnataka

Belgaum Fort - Karnataka

▼ March (4) - Forts in Goa

Mormugao Fort, Near Vasco, Goa

Reis Magos Fort, Goa

Fort Aguada, Goa

Chapora Fort, Goa

▼ February (2) - Forts in Satara District

Santoshgad Fort or Tathavade - Satara

Mahimangad Fort - Satara

▼ January (4) - Forts in Satara District

Vasota Fort (also called Vyaghragad) and Nageshwar Temple - Satara

Vardhangad and/or Wardhangad - Satara

Vasantgad Fort - Satara

Vairatgad Fort - Satara

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Thoseghar Waterfall - ( Summer )

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

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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Kuda Caves

Kuda Caves, Located near Kuda Village in Raigad Dist. The caves are located about 27 KMs from Murud at the head of the Rajapuri Creek cave is the meritorious gift of Sivabhuti, the son of Sulasadata and Utaradata and writer to Mahabhoja Mandava. From Tala this distance is approx 10kms. The caves are almost unknown and hence clean. The caves themselves are very simple and follow the typical Buddhist cave style (similar to Ajantha-Ellora, Karla, Kanheri). The 22 "living" caves or lenis have averandah (covered patio) with a door, opening into a cell with a shelf cutout for the monk to sleep Sculptures of two elephants and several paintings and inscriptions can be seen at the entrance of the caves. Stupas of Lord Buddha can also be found inside the caves. As per the inscriptions, letters and paintings found in the caves, it is believed that these caves were built during the period between the 1st and the 6th century.

Best time to Visit:

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

Places around

Talagad Fort, Murud, Kashid Beach, Korlari Beach, Korlai Fort, Korlai Light House, Revdanda Fort & Beach, Alibaug.

Approximate Distance from Pune

150 Kms

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Panorama View - Kuda Caves

Kuda Caves

Panorama View - Kuda Caves

Kuda Caves

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

Bedse Caves

Bedse Caves are situated in Maval taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra, India.

Just 450 Steps to climb. 60 Kms Pune. This place is well maintain by Person Mr. Dahibathe.

The history of the caves can be traced back up to 1st century BC. There are two main caves. The best known cave is the chaitya (prayer hall) with comparatively large stupa, the other cave is monastery - vihara. Both the caves contain some carvings although are less ornate than later caves. Both caves are facing eastwards so it is recommended to visit the caves early morning, as in sunlight the beauty of carvings is enhanced. There is also a small "Stupa" outside to the right of the main caves. Bedse Caves are comparatively less known and less visited. People know about the nearby Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves but have hardly heard of Bedse Caves. The trilogy of the caves (Karla - Bhaje - Bedse) in Mawal Region can't be completed without Bedse. An easy hike through steps leads to the caves. Also close to the Bedse caves are the famous foursome of Lohagad, Visapur, Tung and Tikona forts adjoining the Pawana Dam.

The best time to visit Bedse Caves is the rainy season as the hills are filled with lush greenery during that time. Also many small waterfalls are created that can only be enjoyed during the rainy season. As this is one of the lesser known spots, not many tourists throng the place, so makes it easy to enjoy the views.

Bedse Caves can be reached from Pune via Kamshet. Upon reaching Kamshet Chowk, left route is to be taken. That route goes straight to Bedse Village where the caves are located. They can also be reached via Paud - Tikona Peth - Pawananagar. Alternate route is from Somatne-Phata on the Pune-Mumbai NH4 Highway.

Best time to Visit:

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

Places around

Pawna Dam, Tikona Fort, Tung Fort, Lohagad Fort, Visapur Fort, Ghodeshwar Temple Caves, Bhaje Caves, Karla Caves, Lonavala.

Approximate Distance from Pune

60 Kms

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Bedse Caves

Panorama View - Bedse Caves

Bedse Caves

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Ghoradeshwar Caves & Temple

It is a holy shrine of Lord Shiva. As you reach the foothills of the Ghoradeshwar temple, you see the well built 362 odd steps to climb. On the top there are caves carved on big rocks. Inside this caves there are temples

From the architectural point of view, the temple is pretty simple. Ghoradeshwar makes a perfect destination for a one day trip from Pune. The trip gives you utmost spiritual satisfaction along with an introduction to some matchless natural beauty.

It is situated at Gorawadi village which is just before toll plaza of old Pune-Mumbai road.

Best time to Visit:

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

Places around

Prati Shirdi near Somatane phata, Tikona Fort, Tung Fort, Bedse Caves, Bhaje Caves, Karla Caves, Lonavala.

Approximate Distance from Pune

30 Kms

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