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MULSHI TALUKA |
Mulshi Taluka falls to the west of Pune.
This area receives heavy rainfall. It is the hilly region of Pune, with
one of the biggest mountain ranges in Maharashtra i.e. Sahyadri. Most of
the area is covered with Forest. Sag, Teak, Oak, Mango, are the trees
found in the forest. Rabbit, Deer, Wolf, Fox, Tiger and Leopards are the
wild animals found in this areas. Peacock, Bulbul, Parrot are some of the
birds found in this area. Rice is grown in this region. Rice named Kamod
is grown here on a large scale. There is also a dam in this Taluka
.
Mulshi
Mulshi ( A good Picnic Spot ) Mulshi is to the
west of Pune and close to Lonavala as well as Konkan region. Mulshi dam
and the surroundings are full of natural beauties that includes a dam,
hilly region of Sahyadri's deep forests and forts like Dhangad and
Koraigadh. Water of Mulshi is used for generating electricity. It is one
of the major electricity project in Maharashtra. The beauty of Mulshi lake
can be observed from 'Valanewadi' - 6 Kms. from Mulshi. Sahyadri is famous
for its deadly hills and its beauty. Both the things can be observed here.
The hills of Ratnagiri and hill ranges of 'Hattihant' and 'Pagota' are
huge ones and terrific. Some of these hills are almost 4000 feet high.
There is one platue here popularly known as 'Lavmal'. Mulshi is very near
to Pune and a short trip here can be arranged. One must enjoy the
marvelous lake, the dam, forest and hilly region of Mulshi. If you are
lucky then you can enjoy boating here as well. Thus, it is a newly
developing picnic spot near Pune. One of the newly attractive picnic spot
developed in resent times. These spot has all the things what a visitor
would like to see & enjoy. The place is very near from Pune. It is
towards the west of Pune.
The small village mulshi falls in maval
taluka has all the natural beauties which attracts the visitor. It has
mulshi dam, A lake named 'Valanewadi' which is just 5 Kms from mulshi, if
you are lucky you can even enjoy boating here. As these village falls into
Sahyadri region it also has deep forests with marvelous forts like Dhangad
& Korigadh. Besides these the place is also famous for its mountains
(it is believed that these are the strongest mountains) & a platue
named "Lavmal". The hills named Hattihant, Pagota are amazing to see which
reaches to the height of almost 1000 mts high.
Above all Mulshi is
more famous for its dam which is the major dam which generates electricity
for maharashtra. People visit these place in every rainy season in large
amount to enjoy the nature which is not found in today's
cities.
You can reach the place by road through, S. T. buses which
covers all the spots.
So if you are looking to arrange a small
picnic or wants to be near to loved ones these place is unique one for you
. So over all the spot is total paise vasool spot.
The best time to
visit these place is in rainy season.
Khadakwasla / Panshet
( 'Chowpati' and 'Boating' near Pune )
If
one asks about the 'Chowpati' in Pune, the Puneits will go for
Khadakwasla. Khadakwasla Panshet and Varasgaon are the three major dams
near Pune which provides water to entire Pune city. Khadakwasla dam was
constructed in pre-independence period. The dam is big one and many people
enjoy their Sunday and holiday evenings here. The amazing view of Sinhagad
and Peacock Bay is again a major attraction of Khadakwasla. Village
Khadakwasla is just 12 kms away from Pune to the way to Sinhagad. It has a
military importance as National Defense Academy (NDA) here is very famous
in Indian Military History. Panshet is one of the popular places near Pune
for picnic lovers. Panshet dam was built in late 50's. It became famous in
1961 when the dam collapsed and the entire water grabbed Pune city. Now a
days, Panshet is popular because of Water sports here. One can have a nice
road to Panshet surrounded by dark green woods. Panshet and Varasgaon dams
now a days are Popular because of water sports here that includes Speed
Boats and Water Scooters etc.
Truly Khadakwasla, Panshet and Varasgaon
not only are water storages for Pune but also developing as new picnic
spots near Pune.
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