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Sunday 11 August 2013

"LAVASA" A BEAUTIFUL PLANNED HILL CITY NEAR PUNE

WHAT THE PLACE IS ALL ABOUT - 

Do you like taking your bike for long ride hilly region? Do you like driving your car not on highway but i hilly region? And during this journey you except decent roads, medium rain, cloudy climate, scenic places on the way, steep roads as surprises, no traffic, full of nourishing, motivating, refreshing climate and the end final destination ,where you can forget all your worries.Am I correct? Are you one of such a person? Then Lavasa is the  place for you.
Basically Lavasa is a city developed in a valley's of  western ghats (hill) near Pune. This is the place near to Pune city, yet far away from city traffic. This place is situated at the backwater of Varsgoan Dam.Once you reach here you are completely isolated from city. Its a completely different world. This is a place to experience. Experience the beauty of nature, experience the waves of water, experience the five start treatment by nature, experience the thrill of surrounding. So I say for me, Lavasa is the experience and not just a place. Journey to this place is as exciting as visiting this place. Its almost 30 km of ghat (hill) region. One more exciting thing to reach at this place is, you drive to the top of the hill and then you have to again drive down in valley to see the city.
How to reach at this place -
To reach at this place very easy. Thanks to clear signboard at equal distance to reach at this place.
From Pune -  
You have to reach to chandani chauk on Mumbai Banglore highway. From chandani chauk take road towards Paud. You will come across small ghat. After driving down, you will reach to pirangut village. Take left towards Lavasa and drive straight for about 30-35 km (Memorable journey) to reach at Lavasa city. If you are coming from HInjewadi, you have to come to pirangut village and follow the signboard.  

From Chandani Chauk to Lavasa
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Best Time To visit - From June to January I will say. During monsoon will be the best time to visit. 
What and how to see the place -  
Trip to lavasa can be one day or couple of day picnic. You have lot of stay options at lavasa city.  Ekant retreat is one of the good stay option there. 
Now coming to the point, how I usually prefer to visit at this place once I take turn from Pirangut village towards Lavasa unforgettable journey begins. While driving from the road you will pass many small villages. The entire road is almost ghat (Hilly) region, free from city pollution, crowd, entire peace and pleasure driving experience. You cross multiple ghat (hills) on the way. During monsoon, you will see spectacular waterfall running between the hills. As you drive up and up; you are entering to completely different world. During this season, village peopleused to sell Mango's on the way. Mango's growing here are of their unique taste and personality. You must buy some and taste it to experience the diversity of nature. There are lot of spots on the way where you can park your vehicles to the road side and gather the beauty of nature in your eyes, take some beautiful snaps and have "garama garam butta". 
On the way you will come across a small dam "Temghar". All the water running between ghats  (hills) during monsoon is collected and used throughout the year by nearby region.  When the dam is full, doors of the dam will be partially opened and water will be released. Now you will ask me whats special in that?The road towards dam passes very near to the to dam door and small bridge is constructed above the flowing water which is released from the dam. Sprinkles of water actually can be felt while driving from this bridge. The sound of flowing water there is so thrilling that weak heart guy cant stand on the bridge for longer. This is so nice experience though. You may spend some time there. Then steep road begins which takes takes you to the top level of the dam. From there you can actually see the entire backwater of the Temghar dam. Dont try to enter in to the dam water. From there you drive towards Lavasa and once again as I mentioned earlier very sharp turns and steep roads comes in between as surprises. Have safe driving practices there. Its because at those turns you can not see vehicles coming from other end. Nice if some mirrors can be fitted there. Some times security guy will be there to guide you. After driving such thrilling but amazing road you reach to the top of the hill at the entry gate of the Lavasa, Believe me, I am not exaggerating, but if its heavy rain or clouds, you need to struggle to notice the huge gate of Lavasa. At the entry gate no entry fee is needed to pay, just say we are here for picnic. 
Then the actually you are inside the Lavasa premises. You have to drive down to reach at the Lavasa city. While driving down in rainy days, you cant see vehicle next to you unless you have all your car lights on. Because you are actually in the clouds. On the way down, drive slow because Lavasa has created viewpoints wher you can park the vehicle to the side and see and experience the beauty of Lavasa city from the top. There are plenty of waterfalls are welcoming you on the way. Have natural bath there and enjoy your time with loved ones. Walking on this road is also nice experience. At the end, actually in the valley you reach at the Lavasa city. Here you can see Davase dam and backwater of Varsgaon dam. Lot of boating options available there. You can take boat ride and chill. There are multiple restaurants serving you delicious hot dishes, when its raining outside. Spend nice time here with your dear ones. In an all you will see the luxury, five star treatment and facilities with all natural surrounding. A great combination. This is city in valley. If you decide to stay there, I am sure that will be nice experience. I am planning for the same. 
Nearby Places to See -
As such there is no other way which can take you to the other paces. But yes there is one road from Lavasa that goes parallel to the backwater of Varasgaon dam and takes you to the Varasgaon and Panshet dam.  I plan to take that road very soon. Will have more updates then. You can try this route. There are goof resorts on the way. 
Will have more about neayby places soon once I explore more. Stay tuned!
Happy travelling and enjoy the Monsoon.  Here are few pic of the journey. 
- महेश  आवटे 

 Temghar Dam

View of Lavasa city and Varasagaon dam from top 

Have fun boating 




 Restaurants





50 comments:

  1. Hi,
    I really like your post.
    Thanks for sharing such great information. It is very informative and provides knowledge of Weekend Getaways Near Pune

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    1. Thanks for your nice comments!

      Mahesh

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    2. Lavasa is the perfect place to go when you need that much needed break. It will make you feel refreshed and energetic. I had taken my parents here a couple of months back and they completely enjoyed it.

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    3. That's true Ritesh! Monsoon or post Monsoon season is more charming here!
      Thanks!

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    1. Thanks for writing down your comments on my post. This is encouraging!

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  3. Is there any entry fee one has to pay for entering onto Lawasa

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    1. No entry fee to enter in Lavasa. Just say we are here for picnic.

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    2. no entry fee :)
      khar nhi ahe ka lavasala entry fee

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  4. Lavasa place is naturally blessed with beauty of the nature consisting of a total hilly area, surrounded by a couple of dams, lots of rains, total green surroundings.I love visiting here everytime.

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    1. That's True! This is altogether different world! Thanks for sharing your experience!

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  5. Is there any alternative to stay apart from 3-4 hotels mentioned in Lavasa site because I dont want to spend 4-5k for one stay.

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    1. By the way.. Mahesh .. awesome post.
      It certainly encouraged me to go...esp from bike :-)

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    2. Thanks Ankur for Nice comments!
      I am not sure about any stay options apart from those hotels in Lavasa but if you are ok to stay nearby then http://www.springhillsholidayresort.com/ and http://saiholidayresorts.com/ are better options to stay and enjoy. Its on the way to Lavasa.

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  7. Glad I found this post. It’s really awesome.Basically Lavasa is a city developed in a valley's of western ghats (hill) near Pune. This is the place near to Pune city, yet far away from city traffic. Lavasa hill station is close proximity to Pune & Mumbai.

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  9. thanks for the intresting information

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  10. how far lavasa from pune & from lonavala

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    1. From Pune around 50 km and From Lonavala aroung 100 km.

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  11. What is the total entry fees including entrance fees at all locations inside Lavasa?

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