kams19 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 Guys, So monsoon is here... most of us like going on adventure rides to places unknown otherwise.. why not start a thread and share our experiences and trips... basically im from Pune, now in Bombay, so 50km from Pune in any direction u'd find a really good place to be.. viz, lonavala, mulshi, sinhagad,..... list goes on.. My fav place being Mulshi, dont confuse it wid Bushi Dam of Lonavala, its approx 50km from pune.. Going there: By bike: road is simple and straight... its a straight road from Chandni chowk towards Roha.. the road going to Manas Resorts.. The road has been asphalted recently so no potholes.. u can speed up as much as u can.. By Bus: There are several buses running from Swarget moving towards Roha.. u can catch up one... its i suppose every half an hour.. But the best way is to go by Bike... What to see.... After you reach Mulshi.. u are on top of a hill.... which also forms a dam, used to generate electricity for Mumbai (tata power).. move ahead on the same road for approx five kms, crossing lake residency club, u come to a beautifull place where u r surrounded by 26 waterfalls small and big... good place to go with ur gf, but be aware of local public... all the way while driving u can see Mulshi dam on ur right side... where to eat: there are many small dhabas all along the way, but a bit expensive.. there is a good place to eat though, as u reach mulshi, on ur right ull see a hotel named Cafe Paradise, managed by a surd, bt a good place to eat n hangout.. can watch beautifull scenery... also there is a way to go to lake from there... but not advisable to go to lake from there in monsoon as the way is full of wet mud... good khopcha!!! Best time to go: any week end days in monsoon.. also there are rooms available if u wish to stay there... tariffs no known.. for a lil more adventurous people.. there is a road from Mulshi to Lonavala abt 80kms... but nt advisable in monsoon.. tips: *do get out of there before dark *no mobile coverage.. but std booths are available *bike hardly gets punctured out there but if does get, then ur trip will be more memorable and adventurous as there are i suppose no means to get it right! enjoy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 (edited) Great Description buddy... I am from Mumbai ... and if u are also in Mumbai ... Do not forget the Waterfalls (Pandogada / Tapovan) at Kharghar. This is a real scenic spot (but of late a lot of residential areas have cropped up close to 2 kms from the place. I have visited it with all my friends last year... but this year .. just to test the waters I had gone with my girl. Wow! we did enjoy the place... How to get there .... U can take a harbour line train to Kharghar from VT / Kurla etc. after reaching Kharghar it is a auto ride costing Rs.40 /- (on return u can have a shared rick) or u can have a nice walk.... I love nature photography and Panorama snaps ... so I prefer to take a walk. In fact there is a Round-way route (a bit dangerous as u have to cross a FAST-FLOWING River), by climbing atop one of the hills. Considering the number of times i've been there ... I know the place almost byheart. Lovely Scenery (PLEASE VISIT ONLY DURING MONSOON)... Even the waterfall is not perennial ... but while it lasts... its great!!! I am attaching a few panoramas so u can have an idea about the place ... Cheers guys .... if anyone wants to see my Photo album... Just PM me. Lots more to come by the 19th.... as I will be touring Lonavla etc... Ashok Edited July 11, 2005 by ashoksoft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chirag 5 Report post Posted July 11, 2005 Waah! Ok... Anybody wanting to join me for the 1-day trek that i plan to go on 31st July? The place would be "Rajmachi".. Mumbaites know abt it, i hope. We depart from CST or Dadar stn on 30th Nite. And rest is the trek from next morning!! Back by late evening on 31st! Cost = 100 odd bucks... Need to register by the 15th of this month. so Let me know via email. Theek? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kams19 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 hey guys, is it tht no one is adventurous among us.. or we'all are lazy enuf to share our experiences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted July 18, 2005 hey guys, is it tht no one is adventurous among us.. or we'all are lazy enuf to share our experiences? 35997[/snapback] Sorry... I was off to Lonavla till now!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chirag 5 Report post Posted July 19, 2005 Sorry... I was off to Lonavla till now!! 36022[/snapback] And we r meeting up at Rajmachi too! Hope u rem that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
imvikky 0 Report post Posted July 20, 2005 I am coming on leave to pune/mumbai for the coming month anyone wants to join for a ride...pls msg or call preferably hill stations nearby... and on a bike... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kams19 0 Report post Posted July 22, 2005 Ashok How was the lonavala trip??? no pics???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted July 23, 2005 Ashok How was the lonavala trip??? no pics???? 36287[/snapback] gr8 .... enjoyed every moment.... Pics I will upload ASAP.... coz I am actually finding no time to sit on the comp.... College is from 9.30 to about 7.30 and it is an hour journey, so I leave home at 8.30 and I am back (after chit chats / dinner with friends) home only after 10 or 11. (college is in Belapur). Sundays also is working .... I will have my next off on the 25th. will keep all posted, bye Cheers Ashok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Puneet 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2005 Yeh kaunsa coll. hai jismein Sunday bhi working hai? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted July 23, 2005 Yeh kaunsa coll. hai jismein Sunday bhi working hai? 36318[/snapback] http://www.ibsar.ac.in but seriously, it is a college with a difference (I know no one from ibsar knows about this site.... ) the life in the campus is fun. Teachers follow "Creative thinking" , where everyone's idea is given a great amount of weightage.... so seriously I am not really missing free life (we have internet at college too ... and yes I have managed to get admin rights (so I can install irc without which I would be dead)) so I check posts in the afternoons from the machine at college... Cheers and btw I have a few more pano's coming soon Ashok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
