Around Tapola..
Tapola is a great off beat destination where nature has been more than generous. The lake offers an unique option of traveling to different sightseeing options around Tapola by water way! There are numerous islands without a name in this 90 km long reservoir and exploring this vast water body in itself can make an amazing vacation plan!! Jungle treks especially the trek to Vasota fort also is gaining in popularity amongst tourists.
The major sightseeing spots around Tapola apart from the obvious and popular options of Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar and Pratapgad is Bamnoli, Vasota, Kas Pathar, Thoseghar waterfalls and Chalkewadi windmill power plant. Thoseghar waterfalls and Chalkewadi windmill power plant is approximately 50 kms from Bamnoli. You will have to use local transport from Bamnoli to visit Thoseghar waterfalls and Chalkewadi windmill plant while traveling from Tapola.
Famous for Shivaji's legendary battle against Afzhal Khan in 1656, Pratapgad fort is under 30 Kms from Mahabaleshwar. One can drive right up to the base of the fort. The stairway up takes you to the upper fort of Pratapgad and affords some beautiful views of the valley. On the way to Pratapgad there is handicraft centre and metal craft exhibition worth a visit.
Mahabaleshwar is 25 kms from Tapola. Mahabaleshwar the popular holiday destination and honeymoon spot is known for the honey and strawberries produced here. Venna Lake is one of the major tourist attractions of Mahabaleshwar. Scores of magnificent scenic perennial springs, streams, and waterfalls of Mahabaleshwar plateau, with its year round superb climate makes it a attractive option.
Panchgani is a small town on the way to Mahabaleshwar; 40 kms from Tapola, with an unhurried relaxed charm with its strawberry farms, boarding schools and old british buildings.. Stroll across the narrow walkways on a misty morning or while away at the bazaar, Panchgani is one of the rare places that doesn't crowd anyone, yet engulfs you in its own unhurried way and make you feel a part of the charm
Adventure Sports in Tapola
Tapola is an upcoming site for paragliding along with Panchgani. An ideal location for high flying the site will soon capture the imagination of flying enthusiasts. Tapola is also popular for as a camping site along the lake not to mention the adventourous jungle treks!
* - by Boat ** - Trek from Bamnoli *** - Distance from Bamnoli
