Around Mulshi

Raigad is much more than a tourist spot for many. A monument the prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya Raigad fort, the capital of the Maratha Empire is about 90 Kms from Mulshi. On the way to Mangaon from Mulshi at Nizampur a detour takes you to this formidable hill fortress. The unique feature of this for is the Raigad Ropeway built in 1996 by late Shri V M Jog which is useful for the elderly.

About 50 Kms from Mulshi is Varasgaon dam. Built on the Mose river Varasgaon dam is also called Veer Pasalkar dam. Varasgaon is yet another rustic small hamlet in this region of hills and lakes with many small farmhouses dotting the lake shore. Varasgaon is also a popular hiking place near Pune. Panshet and Varasgaon together with Khadakwasla form the major water reservoirs near Pune supplying water to the city.

Temgarh with the Temgarh dam is a little known destination about 50 kms from Panshet and about 25 Kms from lavasa. With a few farm houses and great weather Temgarh is amazing during and after monsoons. Infact Temgarh is gaining in popularity as a monsoon destination from Pune even over Mulshi and Tamhini ghats which currently are the most frequented places near Pune during monsoons.