MALSHEJ GHAT LEISURE TOUR (FROM PUNE)

Hill Station

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ITINERARY SUMMARY

Trip Starting Point: Pune City

Mode of Travel: Car (or Cab)

Trip Duration: 2 Days

Ideal Start Time: 7 AM (Day 1) & 9 AM (Day 2)

Total Places Visited: 4

Day 1 Attractions | Day 2 Attractions

DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO MALSHEJ GHAT & SIGHTSEEING

Travel from Pune to Malshej Ghat

Nature & Scenic

At a distance of 3 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Malshej Ghat viewpoint is a vantage point located in the pristine hill station of Malshej Ghat. It is one of the popular places to visit in Malshej Ghat.

Malshej Ghat Viewpoint is located on the Kalyan - Ahmednagar highway. It offers an uninterrupted view of the mountains, valleys, and the low lying plains. Most people come to Malshej Ghat in the rainy season between June and September to enjoy the numerous waterfalls splashing down from the steep hillsides, and watch the dense clouds ascending from the Arabian Sea up the Western Ghats, of which Malshej Ghat is a part.

It is a fantastic getaway for people looking to spend some quality time amidst nature. This beautiful place is perfect for macro, landscape, and slow shutter photography, because of its magnificent waterfalls, sunsets, cloud patterns, and lush green mountains.

Located near the tunnel, the viewpoint is well paved with a pathway and a small bridge. A few .....

Waterfall

At a distance of 6 km from Malshej Ghat Viewpoint and 9 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Malshej Falls is a charming waterfall located in Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra. Situated on Ahmednagar-Kalyan road, it is one of the beautiful waterfalls near Pune, and among the best places to visit as part of Malshej Ghat tour packages.

The Malshej Ghat is popular for its exotic natural beauty. During the monsoon season, the mountains' lush green foliage is interspersed with numerous waterfalls. Both big and small, these waterfalls are the major crowd pullers because the sheer joy of walking through the waterfalls can't be described in words. The Malshej Falls is just one of the many waterfalls that the region has to offer and among the most popular places to visit in Malshej Ghat.

During the monsoons, .....

Overnight Stay in Malshej Ghat

DAY 2 : MALSHEJ GHAT SIGHTSEEING & TRAVEL TO PUNE

Resume Malshej Ghat Sightseeing

Lake & Backwaters

At a distance of 15 km from Malshej Ghat Bus Stop, Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is an earth-fill dam situated near Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra. It is one of the scenic dams near Pune and among the must-visit places in Malshej Ghat.

Pimpalgaon Joga Dam was constructed in the year 1999 across the enchanting Pushpavati River, a tributary of Kukadi River. The height of the dam is 94 feet while the length is 5 km. The gross storage capacity is 235,520.00 km3. The dam is located in the Ghod basin and is part of the Kukadi project, which also includes Yedgaon Dam, Manikdoh Dam, Dimbhe Dam, and Wadaj Dam. The construction of the dam has created a huge reservoir of water that is filled to the brim during the monsoon season. It is the main source of water for nearby towns and villages.

Spread over a vast expanse of backwaters, the 5 km long Pimpalgaon Joga Dam is one of the main attractions in Malshej Ghat. The scenic background of rolling hills adds to the beauty of the dam. Also, the dam .....

Adventure / Trekking

At a distance of 30 km from Malshej Ghat, Naneghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. Situated on Kalyan - Ahmednagar Highway near Vaishakhare village, it is one of the wonderful places of trekking in Maharashtra, and among the mus visit places as part of Malshej Ghat tour for adventure lovers.

Situated at an altitude of 2,600 feet, Naneghat, also referred to as Nanaghat or Nana Ghat was a part of an ancient trading route during the reign of the Satavahana (c. 200 BCE - 190 CE). It connected the Konkan coast communities with Deccan high plateau through Junnar. This path was used as a tollbooth to collect toll from traders crossing the hills hence the name Nane Ghat where the word nane means 'coin' and ghat means 'pass'. It is one of the most famous Malshej Ghat tourst places.

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Travel from Malshej Ghat to Pune