Kamshet is located in Maharashtra India’s one of the famous tourist place. Stretch your wingspan and indulge in adventure sports or gaze at breathtaking views of lakes around kamshet in solitude.
Glide High
If you have always wondered what a bird’s eye view really is give paragliding a try. The intricacies of this gentle adventure skill can be easily grasped but if you’re not prepared to push your limits but still want the rush a tandem ride a joyride in which an experienced pilot does all the work should do the trick. Up in the air your and on the controls the wind in your hair and the gentle flutter of the rainbow colored wing fluttering overhead a sense of tranquility washes over you as you glide over the scenery far below. The as the earth rushes upwards to meet you pull your brakes take a few steps in the air and touch ground running. This is a breeze for mumbaikars its just like jumping off a running train.
Nirvana Adventures see native place guest house in where to stay for bookings offers courses to people in the age group of 16 to 60 years including a five day basic paragliding course. There is also an introductory weekend course aimed at families with younger children and for groups. Tandem rides cost Rs 1,500 each and on weekends you need to book in advance.
Kondeshwar Temple
The isolated kondeshwar Temple stands out amongst wildflowers and a gurgling stream behind that turns into a delightful Three tiered waterfall in the monsoons. A few metres ahead is a clearing flanked by cliffs on both sides. This is the perfect place for a quiet picnic but if you have a rope and the will a climb to Bhairi Caves on the cliff to your right go with an experienced climber as it’s a very tough climb can be a satisfying experiece.
Bedsa Caves
This set of caves is very different in appearance and character from Lonavla’s Karla and Bhaja. To get to them drive towards kale colony and pawna Lake. Eight km down this road you’ll see the caves on your right halfway up the hillside. A motorable road leads to the base village of bedsa. From there ti’s and easy half hour climb. The majestic pillars in front of the main chaitya look almost roman and are visible from far away. These Hinayana Budhist caves are believed to date back to the 1st century BC. Take a close look at the sculptures of animals and dancing figures here.
Around Kamshet
Bhandar Dongar 22 Km
This paragliding site at Talegaon on the road to pune shares the hillside with a medieval temple to sant tukaram. Most days you hear the strains of devotional music expect to be stared at by astonished pilgrims and sometimes to be chided by preachers who have lost their audience.
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