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Welcome to Simply Offbeat Holiday’s Agro Tourism Camp Tapola webpage.
Why Tapola is Best Place to Enjoy your Holiday
Often referred to as ‘The Mini Kashmir‘, Tapola is situated 30 km ahead of Mahabaleshwar in the Satara district. While Mahabaleshwar remains as one of the popular hill stations in Maharashtra, Tapola is currently gaining recognition for its simplistic beauty. Tapola is called Mini Kashmir because of the stunning view that the Sahyadri Hills offer of the Koyana Dam and the way the village is perfectly situated at the convergence of the rivers of Koyna and Solshi.
The Koyna Dam is one of the biggest in Maharashtra. The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric power plant of India. It is a complex project consisting of total four dams of which the largest dam is the Koyna Dam. The village is known for its calm surroundings combined with pleasant weather conditions. The predominant attraction of the place is the Shiv Sagar Lake which stretches 90 km long and serves as a water reservoir to the Koyana Dam. The lake offers visitors the opportunity to take pleasure in boating, water scooter rides, kayaking and swimming. Tapola is popular with nature lovers, photographers and adventure lovers who can also enjoy trekking and relish the scenic landscape.
Why Agro Tourism Camp Tapola
Get ready to breathe in some rejuvenating fresh air and prepare yourselves for a funfilled holiday in the lap of pristine nature at Agro Tourism Camp Tapola. It is one of the best agro tourism camps in Tapola which offers you accommodation in good quality tents or rooms.
Agro Tourism Camp Tapola is located at the base of a valley surrounded by magnificent hills of Sahyadris and overlooking the sparkling Tapola lake makes a picture perfect destination for a holiday away from the crowded concrete jungles of the cities to enjoy some quality time with your family and friends. The camp offers an unique opportunity to its guests to stay in well furnished tents and rooms with attached western toilets, where no comforts of modern day life is compromised upon. You can also enjoy delicious authentic home made veg and non veg cuisine at this resort in Tapola.
Amenities:
– Well equipped Tents & Rooms
– Parking facility & watchman for safety
– Medical facility available
– Clean & Attached bathroom/ Toilets
– All the foods are Home-Made; Pure & Healthy & made on Chulha
– Separate kitchen for Pure Vegetarians / Jain Tourists
Agro Tourism Camp Tapola Packages:
One Day One Night: For School Kids (Minimum Group of 30 Students)
Rates: Rs. 1400/student
Tent / Room Accommodation
Breakfast & Tea/Coffee
Veg / Non Veg Lunch & Dinner
Group Boating Ride
Kayaking
Swimming
Indoor Games
Bon Fire & Trekking
Two Days Two Nights: For School Kids (Minimum Group of 30 Students)
Rates: Rs. 2,500/ Student
Tent / Room Accommodation
Breakfast & Tea/Coffee
Veg / Non Veg Lunch & Dinner
Group Boating Ride
Kayaking
Swimming
Indoor Games
Bon Fire & Trekking
Two Days Two Nights: For Couples
Rates: Rs. 8,000
Tent / Room Accommodation
Breakfast & Tea/Coffee
Veg / Non Veg Lunch & Dinner
Group Boating Ride
Kayaking
Swimming
Indoor Games
Bon Fire & Trekking
Two Days Two Nights: For Groups (Minimum Group of 20 Persons)
Rates: Rs. 3,000 / Person
Tent / Room Accommodation
Breakfast & Tea/Coffee
Veg / Non Veg Lunch & Dinner
Group Boating Ride
Kayaking
Swimming
Indoor Games
Bon-fire & Trekking
Places of Tourist Attraction:
Kaas Plateau or Kas Pathar: It is situated in the Western Ghat Sahyadri range, 25 kilometers from Satara city in Maharashtra state of India. The name Kaas originates from Kaasa tree (Elaeocarpus glandulosus). Leaves of this tree turn green to red as they mature. It gets white flowers only for 15 days in the month of March. The area of plateau is approximately 1,000 hectar.
The Kaas Plateau is full of wild flowers during the months of August and September. These flowers bloom on their own and stay for about 2–3 weeks (depending on the monsoon and other weather factors). Recently it has been declared as Biodiversity World heritage site by The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It has an small lake nearby, as you drive down the curves climb down from Kaas Plateau you see a signboard on the left “Kaas Talav”. It is a natural lake surrounded by dense forests. To the left of the lake lies Sajjangad fort and to the right lies Kanher Dam. Its a famous picnic spot with the locals. The place has more than 850 different species of flowers and other plants including Orchids, Karvy and carnivorous plants such as Drosera Indica. If any one wants to visit Kaas Plateau, then one has to register (Rs. 10 entry fee) on their website www.kas.ind.in. Best time to visit the Kaas Plateau is between Aug 15 and Oct 10.
Thoseghar Waterfalls: Thoseghar waterfalls is a scenic spot located 20 km from Satara city, at the edge of the Konkan region, in Western India. There are a series of waterfalls, some of them 15 to 20 metres and one of 500 metres in height. People come from all over Maharashtra to visit the area, especially during the rainy or monsoon season, July to October. Heavy rain falls during that season, and because of this the falls have more water and are more spectacular. There is a newly constructed Platform to stand and take a good view of the waterfall.
Shivsagar Lake: Water body is infact the reservoir of the Koyna dam. If you are a water sports enthusiast Tapola Shivsagar Lake – a 90 km long water body is your kind of place. Be it boating, water scooter rides, kayaking or swimming, Tapola will certainly not make you feel confined.
Pateshwar: Pateshwar is a village in Satara district of Maharashtra, known for rock-cut caves with shrines of Lord Shiva. Pateshwar is located about 11 km from Satara on the Satara-Solapur state highway in Maharashtra. While there are two ways of approaching Pateshwar, the most popular route is through Degaon village by vehicles. The other route is from the South through a village called Borgaon. This road is preferred by the locals, however tourists prefer the Degaon route. Pateshwar has 8 ancient caves and many ancient stone carved deities of Lord Shiva and other deities. The place is known for having more than 1000 Shiva-lings (Also known as Pinds). Most important amongst these is the Maha Shiva Lingam which has intricate carvings. Many of the deities find references in the ancient Hindu Vedas and Puranas.
Ajinkyatara Fort: Ajinkyatara meaning “The Impregnable Star” is a fort on one of the seven mountains surrounding the city of Satara in the Sahayadri Mountains of Maharashtra, India. It is a 16th Century fort and now also holds the television tower for the city of Satara. The fort is located at Ajinkyatara Mountain, which is 3,300 feet high. As the fort is in the higher altitude, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire Satara city. There are number of water tanks inside the fort for storing water. So, there is no scarcity of water even as the fort is in the higher place. In 1708, Shahu Maharaj won Ajinkyatara, remained with the Marathas till 1818. The Ajinkyatara fort is a major historic place of Maharashtra, and was very vital as one could keep watch of the entire South Maharashtra.
Bamnoli: Bamnoli is situated 35 kms from Satara city. It is a very small village. This village lies on the shore of Shivsagar lake formed by Koyna dam lies the sleepy village of Bamnoli. The dense forest and the smartly shining roads washed under showers of rain make the drive enchanting. Once you reach the village the breathtaking view of expanse of the lake that spreads for hundreds of square kilometers amazes you. Shivsagar is the back water of Koyana dam. You can enjoy boating here. This place is Free from the city crowd, pollution and noise. A boat ride deep inside the lake would do wonders if you have time.There are 2-3 eateries out here but hardly offer anything to eat except Vadpav and Omlette. You will have to go back to Satara for food. Bamnoli has a great potential of becoming a tourist destination. But sadly with that there is always of risk of being spoilt with litter and garbage. The road continues further to Tapola which is 30 Kms from Bamnoli. Bamnoli and Tapola both are situated around backwaters of Koyna Dam.
Dhom Dam, Wai: It is 6 km from Wai. The backwaters of the Dhom Dam built across the river Krishna are spread over 25 km up-to the foothills of Mahabaleshwar. Boat Club is located near Dhom Dam.
Mahabaleshwar hill station: Mahabaleshwar is only 30 km from Wai. One can do boating at Veena Lake or enjoy fresh Strawberry cream at Bagicha Corner restaurant.
Panchgani hill station: Panchgani is only 12 km from Wai. One can visit the Table Land for horse riding and other activities. Mapro garden restaurant is a famous food joint here.
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