Amazing Maharashtra: Adventure Travel
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KAMSHET

Kamshet - Paragliding Paradise
Kamshet is a popular hill station located in the state of Maharashtra. The village Kamshet is 16 kilometers ahead of the twin hill stations of Khandala and Lonavala. The place is known for its beautiful scenic view.

Tourist Attractions
There are several attractions in Kamshet which are worth seeing. The Kondeshwar Temple dedicated to Hindus God Shiva is a beautiful place of worship is located at Pohara near to Kamshet. Thousands of devotees come to visit this temple at the time of Mahashivratri. The town are also credited with many ancient Caves and Temples. Some of the popular ones are the Karla Caves, Bhaja Caves and Bedsa Caves. The Vadavali Lake is the popular picnic spot of the town where you can enjoy boating. Paragliding is one of the prime attraction in Kamshet. Every year the town organizes Paragliding competitions. These competitions attract the thousands of participants as well as the viewers from all over the world. There are numerous paragliding schools for the beginners in Kamshet.

Best time to visit Kamshet
October to May (Summer 22°C to 40°C; Winter 12°C to 33°C)

Hotels in Kamshet
The locals offer a warm welcome to the tourists. There are several hotels and resorts which offers comfortable rooms and delicious food to the tourists.

Nirvana Base Camp (+91-2114-266187) Min. Tariff - INR 1500/-
Paragliding Ashram (+91-2114-266122) Min. Tariff - INR 2400/
Native Place (+91-2114-286007) Min. Tariff - INR 3400/-

How to reach Kamshet
To travel to this beautiful place you can use cab or bus service either from the Pune Airport or from the Mumbai Airport.

Nearest Railway Station - Lonavala Railway Station. From Lonavala Railway Station to Kamshet is about 16 Kilometers and it costs approximately INR 300/- by cab.

KOLAD - ADVENTURE TRAVELERS PLACE

White Water Rafting at Kolad
If you are looking for an adventure travel destination, then KOLAD would be a perfect place for you. The Village Kolad is located on Mumbai Goa National Highway Number 17. The main attraction of this charming village is white water rafting at Kundalika River. Kundalika River is one among the fastest flowing river in the Maharashtra State. The river originates at a tiny village called Bhira. The river is flowing from the Sahydri Ranges to the Arabian Sea. The River Kundalika gets the excess water from Mulshi Dam, makes it ideally suited for White Water Rafting and other water based adventure activities and sports.

Location
The Village Kolad is located on Mumbai Goa Highway (NH-17).

Getting to Kolad
Kolad Railway Station is on the Konkan Railway Route and is well connected to Mumbai City.

Nearest Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai (Code : BOM)

When to Visit Kolad
During the Monsoon (June to September)

Adventure Activities / Sports
White Water Rafting, Kayaking, River Crossing, Zip Line, Paragliding, Ladder Climbing, Jet Ski Ride, Bumper Ride, Banana Ride, ATV Ride, Rock Climbing, Rappeling, Mountain Biking, Waterfall Rappelling, Canoeing, Archery, Boating

Kolad Hotels
Empower Activity Camp # 09422 691325

Nearby Attractions / Places to Visit
Harihareshwar, Dive Agar, Birla Temple, Raigad Fort, Murud Beach and Janjira Fort, Kashid Beach, Mahad Ganpati (Ashtavinayak), Sarasgad, Pali Ganpati (Ashtavinayak), Bhira Dam, Sutarwadi Lake, Sukeli Waterfalls, Kuda Caves