Quote of the Post: "Tapola truely deserves the appreciation and definitely lives upto the tag of 'Mini Kashmir'. If you haven't visited Tapola, you haven't visited Maharashtra." - Quote about Tapola near Mahabaleshwar by Sachin Kumar Gupta
After visiting Thoseghar waterfall and Kaas Plateau of seasonal flowers near Satara, we stayed at Hotel Shivneri near Shiv-Sagar Boat club. If you want to feel the calmness and beauty of Tapola, just stay here for two days, and you'll wish to be here forever. We headed to Shiv-Sagar Boat Club post our breakfast. Our hotel was just near to Shiv Sagar Boat Club, so we reached there in no time.
Tapola can be visited throughout the year, however the best time to visit is from September to February, when you can enjoy clean and clear water. The place attracts heavy rains during monsoon. Tapola is a perfect holiday destination, only 25 km away from Mahabaleshwar, but it never got the fame as it should. The journey of 1- 1/12 hr from Satara or Mahabaleshwar, is a destination in itself. You can enjoy the route between the high Sahyadri hill ranges and the dark woods. Below is the map to Tapola (D):
Tapola - Mini Kashmir Map
Tapola sits at the convergence of the Koyana and Solshi rivers, and is a complete blend of natural beauty, seasonal waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambience. The view of Koyana river on one side and Solshi river on the other, is really beautiful. 6 hours driving distance from Mumbai (290 km) or 5 hours from Kolhapur (200 km) or 4 hours from Pune (150 km) make it ideal for longer stay.
The dam is the biggest in Maharashtra - known as 'Shivsagar' which stretches 90 km long and serves as a water reservoir to the Koyana Dam. Shivsagar Lake and river camps are major tourist attractions here. Shivsagar dam is very popular for motor boats, which are available with nominal charges. Motorboats, Speed boats and scooter rides are the popular boating means; others enjoy kayaking and swimming. There are many unknown forts in deep forests around the lake.
wow it is very nice. how far this is from Mahabaleshwar.
ReplyDeleteHi Ritika,
ReplyDeleteIf you just go through in details, Mahabaleshwar is approx 25 km away from Tapola ; mentioned in the post as well.
-Sach
Nice pics, helpful post.
ReplyDeleteVery helpful details. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks for details info about Tapola, and the place to visit near Tapola.
ReplyDeleteNice photographs and details about Tapola. really nice place to visit near Mahabaleshwar
ReplyDeleteDear Sachin thanks for the post. I am plainning to visit and stay here during 9 to 10th April 2017. I have some questiones.
ReplyDelete1. How to get the permission of forest dept?
2. Is it right time to go?
3. Whether the boat are reserved or shared with others?
Waiting for your reply...
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