| Distance 60 km | District Pune | Category Hill Station |
Overview
Kamshet is 11 kilometers away from the twin hill stations of Khandala & Lonavala and is easily accessible from Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune by road and rail. Set amongst rugged hills, lush fields and serene lakes this beautiful hilly area, has an altitude of 2200 feet. The weather is pleasant and the large pristine lakes add to the untouched beauty of the area. Kamshet is located in the Western Ghats (hills) off an ancient trade route that once linked the west coast to the hinterland. The hills along this route are dotted with ancient cave temples, medieval hill fortresses and colonial hill stations.Kamshet is a 'dream come true' for all those who love flying, freedom and nature. Superb scenery changes hues along with the seasons. No noise, no pollution, just hills, lakes and wondrous winds.
Kamshet is better known as the 'Para-Glider's paradise'. This sleepy village in Maharashtra along the Mumbai-Pune Highway has been developed as a major paragliding destination. Set in the scenic area of Western Ghats, off an ancient trade-route which once linked the west coast with the hinterland, Kamshet is predominantly rural with traditional-style houses (built with mud, thatch and reeds). Since Kamshet is very close to the twin hill stations of Lonavla and khandala, tourists generally stay at these places and visit Kamshet for purely adventurous pursuits.
Places of Interest
Paragliding: Paragliding is one of the major attraction and activity for the tourists in the Kamshet. There are paragliding schools in Kamshet for the beginners. The world-class paragliding facilities attract a great number of flying sport aficionados to the place. The picturesque Kamshet is surrounded by paddy and sunflower fields, and bounded by hills and serene lakes. It’s a great getaway from the hustle and bustle of the urban life.Tower hill is the destination for hand gliding. 8 km from the highway, another Paragliding spot Shelar is located. It offers ideal conditions for soaring and thermal paragliding. Here, Tourist can off from a height of 175 feet above ground level.
If someone is a hardcore paragliding enthusiast and looking for some challenging flying adventure, head towards Kondeshwar Cliff. 20 km from Kamshet, it offers the right elevation to soothe tourists tingling nerves. Tourist take off from a height of 2200 feet.
Tourist can soar high over the Pawna Lake and glide over the beautiful scenery below. Kamshet is ideal for ridge and thermal soaring, and is suitable for basic, intermediate and cross-country paragliding expeditions.
Karla Caves: These 3rd century caves are well known for their splendid rock-cut architecture. The caves were built by Theravada Buddhist monks. Karla Caves are located close to Lonavala in Karli, and is a popular tourist destination.
Bedsa Caves: Different in appearance from the Karla Caves, these Hinayana Buddhist Caves are said to be built in 1st century. The caves are famous for their animals and dancing figure sculptures.
Bhaja Caves: Bhaja Caves are a group of 18 rock-cut caves built around 200 B.C. The major attraction is the group of 14 stupas, five inside and nine outside the caves. One of the caves houses some of the most splendid sculptures. Near the last cave is the monsoon waterfall, where tourists flock every summer.
Kondeshwar Temple: An ancient elephant temple well known as Shri Kondeshwar temple is located at pohara near to kamshet. Pahara is a hilly forest range. This temple is dedicated to Hindus god Shiva. There is a scenic view nearby this temple for the tourists as this place is surrounded by the dense forest, all around. Thousands of Hindu devotees come to visit this temple at the time of Mahashivaratri, as a huge festival is conducted at this time.
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