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Kanifnath temple near Pune

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Kanifnath temple near Pune
Kanifnath is one the nine naths of Navnath Sampradaya. He is known as Hindu saint and great Mahayogi. He believed in god Dattaterya. This temple is dedicated to him and is believed that he did tapascharya here.

How to reach Kanifnath temple
There are couple of ways to reach this temple
1. Bopdev Ghat via Saswad Katraj by pass road
2. Hadapsar Sawad road(For Trekkers)

First option is good for people who want to reach to temple directly by Bike or Car.
Second option is good for trekking.This is one of the best trekking spot near Pune to go with family or friends.

Bopdev Ghat via Saswad Katraj by pass road
From Pune reach khadi machine chowk on katraj saswad by pass road. If your are coming from katraj side you need to take right and from hadapasr side take left.

You can ask for bopdev ghat. Once you cross bhopdev ghat you will see big board on left for kanifnath temple which reaches to top of the temple.

kanifnath temple




Hadapsar Saswad road(For Trekkers)
For this you need to reach hadapsar saswad road. Move towards saswad. Just before devya ghat there is road on the right side to reach the kanifnath temple base. That road is just before the bhel chai shops on the highway.

You can ask for kanifnath road there. Road is in poor condition. There is parking space at the base of mountain.

kanifnath temple

How much time it takes to reach Kanifnath temple:
It takes around 25 mins from Hadapsar to reach the base of kanifnath mountain.
It is one of best half day picnic spot near pune.
It takes around 30 mins via bopdev ghat from kadhi machine chowk.

There is parking space for cars and bike at the base of mountain. From there it takes around 45 mins to 1 hour to
reach the temple.

Details of Temple and area:
Kanifanth temple is very unique temple where there is small entrance for only men to enter. They have to crawl to get in. Women are not allowed inside. Men have to remove shirt(topless) and leather material if any. Temple is good and clean.

There are small shops for nasta famous for matki bhel.




Ajinkyatara Fort

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Ajinkyatara:

Ajinkyatara is a fort near Satara in the Sahayadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India. It is a 16th Century fort. This fort has historical importance.
The fort is located at Ajinkyatara Mountain, which is 3,300 feet high. As the fort is in the higher altitude, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Satara city.

In 1708, Shahu Maharaj won Ajinkyatara, which remained with the Marathas till 1818. The Ajinkyatara fort is a major historic place of Maharashtra, and was very vital as one could keep watch over the entire South Maharashtra.

This was the place where Tarabai was imprisoned by Shahu.

Map:

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Route:
1. One can reach to this fort by going Rajwada -> Adalatwada -> main gate of the fort
2. Godoli – opposite to Sai baba temple -> ask for road to fort.

Points to see:
There are 2 entrances for Fort.
Temples – Mangalai, Hanuman and Shiva
Tararani Palace
Lake
Beautiful view of Satara City, Sanjjangad and Parali area




Sajjangad

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Sajjangad:

Sajjangad is a popular place of pilgrimage.

Much before it began to attract pilgrims with their inherent faith in Samarth Ramdas Swami, Sajjangad was known as a historically important hill-fort considered as originally of the Shilaharas but re-built by the Bahamanis in the mid-15th century. The fort and the ‘samadhi’ of Samarth Ramdas Swami have been maintained by the Ramdas Swami Sansthan.

Distance:

Sajjangad is at a distance of around 18 kilometers from Satara.

Map:

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Details:

Those visiting the temple are served ‘prasad’, which is almost a complete meal, at fixed hours during the afternoon and evening. Visitors planning for a longer stay can avail of the free lodging facility in the ‘dharmashala’ built by the Ramdas Swami Sansthan, which runs with the help of donations from visitors. The fort is open from 5.30 am to 9 pm and entry and exit beyond these hours is restricted. Along with its spiritual and historical ambience, Sajjangad also offers a picturesque vista and is a preferred spot for photographers who often capture the sight of the Urmodi Dam and its catchment area. Moreover, the monsoon and the few days proceeding this season is the best period to absorb the true beauty of this place when it turns a deep green and sprouts impromptu waterfalls.

Near by Places to visit:

  • Thoseghar water fall
  • Chalkewadi Windmills
  • Kas lake




Thoseghar Waterfall

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Thoseghar Waterfall:

This is one of the best place to visit in rainy season and after that.You can see 2-3 waterfalls there.
This place is around 20 km from satara city.

Route from Pune/Mumbai:
From Mumbai -> pune -> Katraj -> Shirwal -> check for satara exit on the right-> Go inside Satara -> Ask for Sajjangad road
You will reach near a tunnel.The road on right goes to kaas plateau.

The road on the left through the tunnel goes to Thoseghar waterfalls and Chalkewadi windmill farms.

Map:

KasSajjangadThosegharVasota

Best time to visit
During the months of July, August and September.

Other places to visit:

  1. Sajjangad
  2. Bamnoli village for boating in Shivsagar (Koyna) Lake (10 km ahead from Kas)
  3. Chalkewadi windmills

Thinks to remember:

  • Best time to visit in rainy season till october.
  • In rainy season you can expect crowd so better plan your spots.

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Kaas Plateau Satara

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Kaas Plateau:
The Kaas Plateau is around 23 kilometers from Satara city. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were you can see a wide variety of flowers – more than 800 different species – during the months of  August and September.

Official website: http://www.kas.ind.in/

Route from Pune/Mumbai:
From Mumbai -> pune -> Katraj -> Shirwal -> check for satara exit on the right-> Go inside Satara -> Ask for kaas road
You will reach near a tunnel.The road on right goes to kaas plateau.This road steadily climbs and reaches a plateau. After driving for around 15-20 kilometres, you will come to a wide plateau.

The road on the left through the tunnel goes to Thoseghar waterfalls and Chalkewadi windmill farms.

Map:

KaasPlateau

Thoseghar & Sajjangad road

KasSajjangadThosegharVasota

Best time to visit:
During the months of August and September.

Registration:
1. Go to website http://www.kas.ind.in/

2. Scroll below where there is form to register by paying Rs.50 per person on weekdays and Rs.100 per person on Saturday/Sunday and govt holidays.

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Suggestions:

  • Leave early in the morning to reach early to avoid traffic.
  • Leave early to avoid parking problem.

Kaas Plateau latest photos/ Kaas September 2016

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Rajgad Fort

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Rajgad Fort:
Rajgad was earlier called Murumdev fort, it was capital of the Maratha Empire during the rule of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj for almost 26 years, after which he moved the capital to Raigad Fort.

Distance:
The distance of Rajgad fort is around 60km from Pune and 210 km from Mumbai.

Map:

 

RajgadFortMachi

Height:
1,400 m (4,600 ft) above sea level.

Best season:
Starting in mid August which continues uptill mid-January

Difficulty Level:
Moderate

Route:
There are many different ways to reach Rajgad;

1.From Gunjawane village
2.From Pali village
3. From Bhutonde village ( Bhor route)

One of the most frequently trekked routes is from Gunjavane Village via the Chor Darwaja to Padmavati Machi which takes around 2.5 hours.
It takes around 3- 3.5  hrs for begineers

What to see:
Sanjeevani machee
Padmavatee machee
Suvela machee
Balekilla
Pali Darwaja
Padmavati temple
Torna fort view

Things to carry:

How to reach:
Bike
Car
Bus service

History:

Stay / Food Option:

Wet N Joy Water Park Lonavala

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Wet N Joy:

‘Wet N Joy’ water park lonavla is a new water park with 36 varied points for fun ride, eating and rest inside which is developed by Malpani group in Lonavala after Shirdi (Nasik). This park is now open to is India’s biggest wave park, beautifully made beside wide landscapes surrounded by greenery and mountains for family, adults and kids.

Also called ‘Magic Mountain Amusement Park’

Distance:

Distance of this water park is 53 km from pune and 87 km from Mumbai.

Duration:
Min and Max : 1 Day

Route And Time taken:

  1. Pune -> Aundh -> wakad -> Old Pune Mumbai highway
  2. Address: Old Mumbai Pune highway, Near Karla, Post Kamshet, Pune, Maharashtra 410405
    Phone:096572 34444

Map:

 

WetNJoyLonavla

 

Ticket prices

Adult Child Sr. citizen Group
Weekdays 990/- 690 690 0-24
Weekends 1190/- 890 890 0-24
Weekdays 910 635 635 25-49

Discount 5%
Weekends 1095 820 820 25-49
Weekdays 870 610 610 50 – above

Discount 10%
Weekends 1075 785 785 50 – above

Locker

Locker 200/- (100 rent and 100/- deposit)

Costumes

Costumes 350/- (200 rent and 150/- deposit)

Rides:

Family Rides:

Disko H2O
——————
Your space to be wet and wild

Area for Family: 2077 Sq ft
Ladies Area : 936 Sq ft
Boomerango
—————
With butterflies in your stomach, see the world upside down

Ride Length: 369 ft
Ride Height: 47 ft

Cyclone
Where life comes a full circle and leaves you wanting for more

Ride Length: 132 ft
Ride Height: 47 ft
Tornadoo
Rattle along for never felt sensations

Ride Length: 429 ft
Ride Height: 40 ft

Royal Castle
Countless rides, innumerable surprises and lifetime of memories

Mat Racer
A bumpy race where you have nothing to lose

Ride Length: 222 ft
Ride Height: 47 ft

Lazy River
Laze your way through the meandering river

River Length: 984ft

Thunderr Waves
When you can’t stop the waves, learn to surf

Area Under water: 46339 Sqft
Beach Area: 12518 Sqft

Kids rides

Fungama
A world of wonders for kids, as they love it the most

Pool Area : 4747 Sq ft

Royal Castle
Countless rides, innumerable surprises and lifetime of memories

Thrill rides

Nightmare
You won’t see what’s coming your way

Ride Length: 410 ft
Ride Height: 47 ft
Xtreme Volcano
Rippling waves, loads of fun and a curling you!

River Length: 591 ft
Area: 12,000 litres
Coaster Blaster
Double the fun! Make it quadruple instead!

Ride Length: 694 ft
Ride Height: 51 ft

Whizzzard
A sudden competitor, an unexpected race

Ride Length: 165 ft
Ride Height: 59 ft
Sky Fall
A never ending slide for splash of fun

Ride Length: 324 ft
Ride Height: 68 ft
Free Fall
A surprise 90 degree hump from 69 ft

Ride Length: 313 ft
Ride Height: 69 ft

Park Timing:

10AM to 6PM

Wet N Joy water park Review:

  1. Wave pool  is big as advertised and is good place to enjoy.
  2. Water park area is  big so large no. of people can stay settle easily.
  3. Food is average quality & will cost you Rs.  150-190/-
  4. Slides without mat may lead to injury so be cautious during those rides
  5. Good onetime experience.

Reviews from friends who visited:

  1. Some of them got skin burns not sure it was due to excessive chlorine (chlorine burns) or due to day being too hot.
  2. Slide mats are small




North India tour from Maharashtra Pune

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Below is the list of states that will be covered in North India tour:

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Gujarat
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Delhi
  5. Uttar pradesh
  6. Himachal Pradesh
  7. Madhya pradesh

Day-wise journey

Day 1:

Pune -> Alandi -> Chakan -> Nashik -> Trimbakeshwar ( 300 km) (Stay)

Day 2:

Trimbakeshwar -> Nashik -> Vani -> Surat -> Nilkantheshwar mandir

Day 3:

Nilkantheshwar mandir -> Vadodara -> Dakor ( 450 km) 2:30 PM

Day 4:

Dakor ( 5 am) -> Rajkot -> Dwarka (500 km)

Day 5:

Dwarka -> Somnath temple

Day 6 :

Somnath Temple ->  Junagad -> Girnar

Day 7:

Girnar parvat -> stay

Day 8:

Towards Rajasthan

 

 

 

Imagica Snow Park

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Imagica Snow Park:

Snow Park brings to life the snow experience at sub-freezing temperatures. It is one-of-its-kind indoor real snow based theme park that gives a fun and a relaxing experience to its entries. Covering an area of 15,000 sq. ft., it is one of India’s largest snow parks.

Distance
The distance from Pune to Imagica Snow Park is around 92 KM and from mumbai it’s around 70 KM. 

Duration:
Min and Max : 45 minutes session

Route And Time taken:

There are 2 ways to reach Aqua imagica:

  1. Old Pune Mumbai highway -> khopoli exit- > Aqua magic
  2. Express highway -> Take extreme left from Khalapur toll-> Aqua magic

It takes around 2 hours from Pune via Express Highway. There is toll of 146/- on expressway.

Ticket prices
Regular ticket @ 499
Experience the joy of snow in the summer at India’s Largest Snow Park.

Add-On ticket @ 399
Save Rs 100 when you buy Snow Park tickets with Theme Park / Water Park.
Just Book a ticket to Imagica Theme park/Water Park and select Snow Park tickets from the add on options.

Locker
Limited lockers are available at rent of 50/-.




Dress Code and there prices:
Snow jacket, a pair of gloves, boots and earplugs will be provided to you during the gearing up time before you enter the snow zone!
They are included in ticket cost.
Visitors must ensure that they carry socks for themselves.

Attractions:
Snow Basketball
Snow slides
Real Snowfall
Toboggan rides
Snow Dance Floor
Snow Hiking
Snow Mountain Climbing
Snow Castle
Cafe

Thinks to remember:
-Tickets can be purchased 24 hrs prior online.
-Ticket include boots, jackets and gloves on a rental basis and access to all attractions and activities inside the park.Lockers at 50 rent.
-Charge 50/- for camera

Snow Park Timings:

Time slots

10 AM – 10.45 AM
11 AM – 11.45 AM
12 PM – 12.45 PM
1 PM – 1.45 PM
2 PM – 2.45 PM
3 PM – 3.45 PM
4 PM- 4.45 PM
5 PM – 5.45 PM
6 PM – 6 45 PM

Review:

  1. Snow Park experience was good as it was our first time.
  2. There was crowd as it was weekend. They should limit the number of people per session so that people can enjoy more or else can increase the time slot.
  3. Snow was clean but snow suit/gears were not that clean.
  4. The area were you are supposed to wear suit is small.