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“Fly with the wind”
Kamshet Tourism
A scenic hill station in the Western Ghats, Kamshet is popular for flying schools and paragliding activity. Repeatedly featured in the top 10 destinations that are a must-visit for adventure freaks, this place is surrounded by Western Ghats.
At a distance of 45 km from the city, this paradise for paragliders falls within the district of Pune. It is a beautiful small village with natural scenic beauty and refreshing air. It provides a closer look at the lifestyle of villagers with the surroundings of markets and muddy huts in the village. The fields of paddy and sunflower surround the village and the paragliding facilities are not just world-class but also provide a breathtaking view. Shinde wadi hills, Pavana lake, Khondeshwar temple, Bhairi caves, and Bhedsa caves are among the popular tourist spots in the region. You can also visit hill stations like Khandala and Lonavala on the same trip due to their proximity to the place.
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Camping by the bay of Western Ghats: Kamshet
A small hill station situated in the Western Ghats, Kamshet is believed to be a Mecca in Maharashtra for people who like paragliding and is situated at 2200 ft above the sea level. It is best suited for people traveling with family or in groups. Being a zone of adventure and a hub for paragliders, Kamshet takes pride in its lush greenery, idyllic lakes, and undulated terrain.
The peaceful town proudly flaunts its place in the top 10 most adventurous destinations in India. Away from the rush and chaos of everyday life and its hustle, one can find peace and tranquility in visiting places that are known for their popular Buddhist culture, like the Bhairi caves, Bedsa caves, and the Vadivali lake. In addition to this, the joy rides, trail bike flights, joy rides, and cross country flights are various things that address the enthusiast and adventurer in you.
Restaurants and Local Food in Kamshet
Kamshet, situated in the vicinity of Lonavala and Khandala, offers an extended menu of sorts, in the manner of local delicacies that have almost identical styles and flavors. The most renowned dishes to indulge your taste buds are Poha, Puran Poli, Misal Paav, Paav Bhajji, Bhel Puri, and Vada Pav, among others. Mastani, a rich milkshake topped with many dry fruits, is a great drink to try. Other than these common street food items, many other rich delicacies are also available to be relished here, like crab, fish, goat mutton and preparations of chicken.
Itinerary
It is best to carry a backpack as you begin your journey early in the morning for this tranquil spot. Travel in the direction of Bhandar longer hills and choose to trek upwards. This must-visit site will take 1 to 2 hours to cover. Following this, you can move towards the Bhairi caves that are a true reflection of the Medival Indian cardinal culture of the Buddhists. Kondeshwar Temple is a famous pilgrimage point here. End your day by enjoying paragliding in the middle of the lush green and serene surroundings of the mountainous region of Kamshet.
