Madheghat Waterfall

Madheghat is very refreshing trail point near Pune. It is a simple jungle trail full of forest and small water streams. The waterfalls are very enchanting in rainy season. Madhe Ghat is historical route. Shivaji Maharaj's great worrier Tanaji Malusare died while fighting on Kondana (Sinhagad) fort. His dead body was carried via this route called "Madhe Ghat" to his native village in Konkan. Madhe means dead body in Marathi.

Strongly recommended to go on Weekend or National Holidays, otherwise you feel feary silence. No one is there. 

How to Reach - Pune to Madheghat is about 75 km. Entire journey is very very beautiful. There are two ways.

1. Pune-Nasarapur-Velhe-Bhatti-Kelad-Madheghat

2. Pune-Khanapur-Pabe Ghat-Velhe-Bhatti-Kelad-Madheghat

Apart from these two ways there is another way from Bhor and Shivthar Ghal to Madheghat trek from Konkan. But above mentioned two routes are convenient and less risky.

Avoid to go by public transport because of less frequency. Prefer Car, SUV or Bike !

For Velhe to Madheghat there are two ways immediate after Velhe. Old road from the Dam side is better which is very close to Gunjavani backwaters. The new road which is top side of the backwater which is muddy and rocky is under construction. 

Parking - Road is quite good for cars n two wheeler. Parking Place is there one kilometer before the waterfall. Bike and SUV can go on the spot smoothly. After parking simple walk of one kilometer is there to reach the waterfall.

What to See - When u reach on the spot a small plateau is there. On the plateau small streams going to waterfall are wonderful. tourists of all ages can enjoy watering here by taking precaution. All streams joins together on the edge of plateau from where a fascinating waterfall begins. Its wonderful experience to watch a waterfall from its top. Water goes down with high speed and sometimes comes revers back on the top like a fountain due to velocity of wind !! Refreshing experience to get wet on the top of the waterfall. 

There is a risky trek to which takes you at the base of waterfall. Its very risky and slippery. Avoid it. But some tourists go there to feel adventure n thrill. Just remember someone is waiting for you at home.

There is another waterfall on about 800 meters from first one which is bigger and more beautiful. It is a must watch thing. Less people goes there. 

From Madheghat you can see the places in clear air are Varandha ghat, Shivtharghal,                   Konkan, Raigad, Lingana, Mahad, Gunjavni Dam etc.

Best Season - Monsoon to December is the Best season. 

Food - Home food is available at nearby village like Kelad केळद . You can contact to Mr. Ankush Shinde - 96734433773 for home stay and food . Small temporary tea stalls are there on weekends for tea, bhaji and vadapaw etc. Better to take tiffin from Home. Or Can take from Velhe which is Taluka place where you will get food n water even rooms. If carry food its magical to have food on the plateau. 

Tourists Places Nearby - Sinhgad fort, Khadkawasla dam, Panshet, Varsgaon dam, LAVASA city, Bhor, Bhatgar dam, Torna Fort, Rajgad Fort, Lingana, Raigad, Varandha ghat, Shivthargal etc.

Nearest Petrol Pump and Police station - Velhe which is about 18 km from the spot.

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Raireshwar Fort Trek

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Raireshwar Plateau is one of  the most important historical places in Maharashtra, where The Great Shivaji Maharaj taken the oath of ' Swaraajya' at the temple of Raireshwar on the plateau.

How to Reach : Its approx 95-100 km from Pune

1. Pune-Bhor- to varandha ghat road- Ambeghar- Ambawade-right turn- Mhakoshi road-Vadtumbi-Korle-Oholi (Car up to Oholi, can drive but little difficult n rough road) - Ghera Kenjalgad ghat- Raireshwar Plateau

2. Pune-Wai-Menwali road-Dhom dam right side road-Khavli-GheraKenjalgad- right turn to Ghat- Raireshwar Plataeu

In Both direction road is heavenly Beautiful. Journey itself is full of natural landscape especially in Monsoon. Ghat roads are rough but scenery is wonderful and refreshing !

Food :          Local Home made Food (पिठलं भाकरी ) is available on fort village i.e. Jangamvadi but bottled water is not available on Raireshwar fort. But due to human settlement on the top, home made food n water may available on request. Better to carry food from Bhor or Wai.

What to see :

• On the top the historical Temple of Raireshwar where Shivaji maharaj took the oath of Swarajya against the Mughals with his collegeus worriors at the age of just 16 years. Unfortunately the temple is not glorified properly. It looks like a small hut. It should be Preserved properly.
• There are some houses, along with a primary school where you can meet the people and get the info about the fort. 
• The monsoon waterfall is very beautiful in the season, it flows upwards due the velocity of the wind. So you can enjoy the waterfall bath by standing upward direction of the waterfall.
• The biodiversity is incredible. Flowers and insects are unique.
• Wai, Panchagani, Mahableshwar,Dhom dam, Varandha ghat, Kenjal gad,Meavali,Kamal gad, Pandav gad, Mandhardevi, Neera devaghar dam, Konkan Sahyadri etc such a vast and wide panoramic region is visible from the top.

Parking : No official parking. But Parking place is there at the base of trek. On weekdays hardly trekkers can be seen. So lock the Vehicle properly. two wheeler or SUV vehicles are preferable. Avoid car.

Trek : Easy. Railing and steps are there, so easy to climb. Slop is steep. so take care of children and senior citizens. Plateau is vast in size so see the time available then roam around. it will take three hrs to cover all the sides of the plateau.

Nearby Tourists Places :    Wai, Panchagani, Mahableshwar,Dhom dam, Varandha ghat, Kenjal gad,Meavali,Kamalgad, Pandavgad, Mandhardevi, Neera devaghar dam, Bhor-Bhatghar, Ambwade pot holes on river Neera and Hanging bridge of British period.

 

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Koraigad Trek

Koraigad is very well fortification fort in Maharashtra near Khnadal-Lonawla, the famous hill station.
1.How to Reach from Pune : It is about 100 km from Pune and 25km from Lonawla. There are three routs to visit Koraigad fort by self vehivle
1. Pune-Lonawla-Bhushi Dam-Amby valley Road-Lion Point-Ghusalkhamb-Peth Shahapur-Koraigad
2.Pune- Paud-Mulshi-take right turn to Dattawadi road-dam side road-Chandiwali-Peth Shahapur-Koraigad
3.Pune- Paud-take right from bus stand to Hadshi Javan road- from Javan Village near tikona peth take a left turn for Javan Tungi Road-Ghusalkhamb on Amby valley road- Peth Shahapur- Koraigad

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 2. Difficulty Level : Easy. Can go with Family. Will take max one hour Trek to reach on the top.

3. Food : No food n water available on the top of the fort. Carry it From Lonavla Amby valley road. Enjoy Pakoda, Knada bhajee, Tea, Corn bhaji, Veg veg food, cold drinks etc.  are available.

4. Parking : Parking place is availble at Peth Shahpur village for two n four wheelers.

5. What to see on the top : A temple of the Koraimata is there. Here food n shelter is taken by trekkers. View is fascination from the top. The panoramic view of Amby valley is wonderful. Amby valley air port, lake and its water sports, Lonawla lake, Mulshi dam lake, Lion Point valley etc such a view is photogenic. 

6. Precaution : Initial trek is in Jungle. its covered with tress n bushes. Keep in touch with each other. Especially look after kids. 

7. Nearby Places : Lonavla, Khandala, Tung fort, Tikona Fort, Ghangad fort, Pawna dam, Tailbaila Peak, Mulshi dam etc

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