Adventuring Around Pune
Going on a vacation time to time is all the rage. But nowadays, people are not very thrilled about sightseeing alone. They want some adventure to go with it.
A lot of tourist spots are gaining popularity because of the activities they provide:-
€ Kamshet - People used to come here to enjoy the natural scenery. This place was ideal for those who wanted to spend some time away from the chaotic life of the city. Recently, it has become popular for an altogether different reason. It has now become a hot destination for the adventure seekers. Kamshet is now better known as the paragliding paradise in India. Activities other than paragliding are also offered here for those who are not interested in paragliding. They include trekking, nature trails, fishing, bird watching, etc.
€ Koyna - There are a lot of opportunities for adventure at this place. To be more specific, the backwaters created by the Koyna Dam is an ideal place for the adventurous crowd. This is because of the innumerable activities carried out at this place. The most favorite crowd pullers are solo kayaking, trekking, tree climbing, fishing, valley crossing and some off-beat activities like jungle cooking. Also, water scooters and motor boats are available.
€ Durshet - Nestled in the formidable ranges of Sahyadri, Durshet is blessed with the scenic beauty of nature. Situated on the banks of the river Amba, this place is literally a village full of forests. Umbarkhind, the place where ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj defeated the army of Kartalab Khan, is very near to Durshet. There are a number of challenging activities for the adventure loving crowd. Various activities such as trekking, rappelling, river rafting at Kundalika River, rock climbing, valley crossing, etc. makes it the preferred destination of the adventure seekers.
€ Raigad Fort - Along with being a hallmark of Maratha history, the Raigad Fort is popular for another reason. It is a sought after destination for the adventure seekers as well. This can be attributed to the fact that the impregnable terrain surrounding the fort makes it difficult from being easily accessed by everyone. This very reason attracts the adventurers to undertake trekking in this area. This challenging trek ensures a highly thrilling experience for those seeking exciting adventure. Ropeway.
€ Panshet - Located to the south west of Pune city, Panshet dam is on the Ambi River. It is about 50 kilometers from the city. This place has now gained popularity because of the newly developed sports complex. This sports complex, named Panshet Water Park, offers a range of adrenaline pumping activities for the adventure buffs. Even those who do not have any prior experience in this sport can perform these activities under the guidance of the experts.
€ Nagothana - Situated in Raigad district, this place is on the right bank of the river Amba. It is surrounded by forests and hills. The main attraction of this place is the 480 feet long Musalman Bridge. It was built by the KajiAlauddin of Ceul in 1580 to facilitate the passage of the troops. The major attraction of this place is the adventure sports facilities available here. Some of the activities included are trekking, rock climbing, white water rafting, bird watching, rappelling, nature trails and fishing.
All these places provide thrilling experience to the adventure seekers. Some of them are ideal weekend getaways from Pune. One can choose their destination after considering the different activities provided in different places.
A lot of tourist spots are gaining popularity because of the activities they provide:-
€ Kamshet - People used to come here to enjoy the natural scenery. This place was ideal for those who wanted to spend some time away from the chaotic life of the city. Recently, it has become popular for an altogether different reason. It has now become a hot destination for the adventure seekers. Kamshet is now better known as the paragliding paradise in India. Activities other than paragliding are also offered here for those who are not interested in paragliding. They include trekking, nature trails, fishing, bird watching, etc.
€ Koyna - There are a lot of opportunities for adventure at this place. To be more specific, the backwaters created by the Koyna Dam is an ideal place for the adventurous crowd. This is because of the innumerable activities carried out at this place. The most favorite crowd pullers are solo kayaking, trekking, tree climbing, fishing, valley crossing and some off-beat activities like jungle cooking. Also, water scooters and motor boats are available.
€ Durshet - Nestled in the formidable ranges of Sahyadri, Durshet is blessed with the scenic beauty of nature. Situated on the banks of the river Amba, this place is literally a village full of forests. Umbarkhind, the place where ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj defeated the army of Kartalab Khan, is very near to Durshet. There are a number of challenging activities for the adventure loving crowd. Various activities such as trekking, rappelling, river rafting at Kundalika River, rock climbing, valley crossing, etc. makes it the preferred destination of the adventure seekers.
€ Raigad Fort - Along with being a hallmark of Maratha history, the Raigad Fort is popular for another reason. It is a sought after destination for the adventure seekers as well. This can be attributed to the fact that the impregnable terrain surrounding the fort makes it difficult from being easily accessed by everyone. This very reason attracts the adventurers to undertake trekking in this area. This challenging trek ensures a highly thrilling experience for those seeking exciting adventure. Ropeway.
€ Panshet - Located to the south west of Pune city, Panshet dam is on the Ambi River. It is about 50 kilometers from the city. This place has now gained popularity because of the newly developed sports complex. This sports complex, named Panshet Water Park, offers a range of adrenaline pumping activities for the adventure buffs. Even those who do not have any prior experience in this sport can perform these activities under the guidance of the experts.
€ Nagothana - Situated in Raigad district, this place is on the right bank of the river Amba. It is surrounded by forests and hills. The main attraction of this place is the 480 feet long Musalman Bridge. It was built by the KajiAlauddin of Ceul in 1580 to facilitate the passage of the troops. The major attraction of this place is the adventure sports facilities available here. Some of the activities included are trekking, rock climbing, white water rafting, bird watching, rappelling, nature trails and fishing.
All these places provide thrilling experience to the adventure seekers. Some of them are ideal weekend getaways from Pune. One can choose their destination after considering the different activities provided in different places.