Pratapgad is usually visited as a day-trip from Mahabaleshwar, a popular tourist destination located 25 kilometres away.
One can take ST from Panvel to Poladpur at night & then stay at Poladpur ST stand for the first ST to WADA (Base village). Its around 7am. When you reach at Wada village you can hire a 4 wheeler to the base of the Fort. But there is an alternate fantastic trekking road surrounded by greenery, for that you have to ask villagers first.(it’s a bit hidden). But if you go by the main road then you can see an arrow on the road showing the exact path and then you can see old rock stairs. From this route you can go walking in around 30 minutes to the top of the fort. (total time 1.1/2hrs ). This was the old route of mawlas in ancient times. The main road was built by government when a bronze statue of Shivaji was placed in the fort.
This home is located in Menavali near wai, district Satara. This house is built in 1780 by late Nana Phadnis, who was the chief administrator and secretary from 29.11.1756 to 13.3.1880 of Maratha kingdom (Peshwa Regime). In his regime ,Maratha kingdom became powerful and expanded beyond Sindhu river , particularly after defeat of Panipat War.
1) Visitors hall ( Diwankhana)
2) Wooden bed of Nana Phadnis.Spots To Be Observed
3) Painted Ceiling of hall
4) Big Bell of Branz inside the bell house conquered by Chimajiappa (Brother of Bajirav Prshwa) from Portugiz in 1707.
5) Self-locking wooden door.
Parse Point is 2.4 Km a scenic view of Dhom Dam Backwater & the Krishna Valley.Object of Govardhan Saustha is to maintain Cows of Indian Origin.It is located near Wai Mahableshwar road. The Bhageshwar Goshala was built at the insistence of SJT Chounde Maharaj bySshet Bhaguji Baluji Keer at his own expenses in memory of Shet Pallonji Shapurji Mistry and dedicated to Shri Bhageshwar Fort Ratnagiri in May 1852.It is memorable goshala, well maintained.
Sherebaug is located while entering in Pachgani. Nearly 35000 various types of plant are plotted in surrounded area, where in you can feel the power of nature.
1) Water Mountain
2) Fossil Park
3) Laughing House
4) Chalet Tents
5) Tarzon’s Trees
6) Rapunzel’s Tower
7) Horror House
8) Queen of Indore’s suit.
Located between Panchgani and Mahableshwar.It is amusement park for children.
1) Go karting
2) ATV Bikes
3) Zip line
4) Drop Towers
5) Dashing Cars
6) Giant wheel
7) Merry go round
8) Indoor Games
9) Gyroscope
10) Rodeo Bawl
Book reading gives shape of our thinking, knowledge and experience. By knowing this fact 25 villagers of Bhilar have taken initiative and provided one room of his house for this project of book library along with local Gram panchayat, which was well supported by Hon.Minister( Mr.Vinodji Tavade ) of Maharashtra Government and innovative concept got introduced and implemented in Sept.2017.
Worth visiting this place. Presently around 15000 books of various types are available for reading in 25 houses. Tourist are visiting this place and reading the books in their journey.
Devarai Art Village is located in Pachgani. This is non-profit organization. Mission of the org.is sustaining Adivasi culture, art and way of life that is disappearing now a day’s.Org. create space, where modern design ideas, can be incorporated in to indigenous arts and crafts, creating quality articles. Truly Indian spirit but universal appeal.
It is a creation and combination of various shapes of stones and bronze metal cover. Organization obtained patent for this innovative idea.
Venna lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar in
Maharashtra state in India. The lake was constructed by Shri Appasaheb Maharaj, who was Raja of Satara in the year 1842.
The lake is surrounded by trees on all sides. Tourists can enjoy a boat ride over the lake or a horse ride next to the lake. A number of small eateries line the banks of the lake. The Mahabaleshwar city market and the S.T. bus stand is about 2KM from the lake and makes for a nice walk during the day. Most tour operators include the Venna lake in their tours. Most buses, private vehicles will stop at the Venna lake on their way to Mahabaleshwar on request.
B – 48, Nandanvan Colony, Panchgani-Mahabaleshwer Rd., Opposite Anjuman-E-Islam High School, Pangari Village, Tal. Mahabaleshwar, Dist. Satara, Panchgani, Maharashtra.
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