Maharashtra is a state in the Western side of India, with sea coast to Hill-station and Wildlife sanctuary. There are many forts and trekking points nearby the Mumbai City. There are many Tourist destinations to visit which are popular. But there are many Offbeat travel destinations you should definitely visit. So we have listed them under as follow.
Kaasa Plateau AKA Kaasa Pathar it sounds like flat ground. Yes, it is a flat ground near Satara. Many people visit this place because it is a flat ground but what happens to it after the rainy seasons is the magnificent thing that you will ever see. The place looks like a set for a Bollywood song in which both the actors are running towards themselves from the opposite side in the middle of a field full of flowers yes a field of flowers as known as Valley of Flowers. After the Rainy season, the Kaasa plateau turns into a vast ground of flower. The time at which the flower blooms is after the rainy days and at the start of the winter season for a span of three to four weeks. As it is the favourable climate. But to save. But to save the environment their, Government and official restricted the number of people visiting there to a number of 3000 tourists per day. In a slot group of 750 people for about 2-3 hours a group. To visit this place to need to come to Satara then you need to reach the parking place from where you need to park your vehicle as Private and Personal vehicle is not permitted, from there you need to go to the Kaasa plateau using the ST bus.
NOTE-BEFORE VISITING THE PLACE MAKE A ADVANCE BOOKING FOR YOURSELF AS THEY ALLOW LIMITED TOURIST TO VISIT FOR MAKING A BOOKING VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.
Thoseghar waterfall is a spectacular waterfall located near about to 20 km from the Satara City. There are a series of the waterfall located there. For a beautiful view, they also have constructed a deck so we can have a view of beautiful waterfalls. You can park your vehicle nearby parking place from where you can reach the deck by walking. You can reach this place from Swargate Satar by auto rickshaws and by bus.
Kundalika river located near to the Kolad village about 120 km from Mumbai. It is a place famous for white water rafting after Rishikesh for grade 2 and grade 3 level. The Rafting is possible because of the water released from the Mulshi Dam. It can be reached by car or by ST bus. the best time to visit will be during the rainy season as you will be able to enjoy the activity in the good weather with greenery around.
Lonar Crater is a lake formed after the impact of an asteroid with earth a long time before we image. The lake is in the Buldana district of Maharashtra. you can reach there by train or car. It is one of type lake in India which you should visit.
Velas is a Coastal eco-village in Ratnagiri district. It is a very beautiful and calm beach with fewer people around. The village is famous for the Hatching of the Small, little and cute little Olive Ridley turtles on the beach. it is overlooked by the people of the Velas village. Best time to visit the will be during March - June.( if You know the exact time please let me know on my instagram @tripotravell)
Saputara is a Hill Station situated at Maharashtra and Gujarat border near Nashik. In this place, you will be able Sunrise and Sunset point. There are a Gira Waterfalls located in the Gujarat territory which you can visit. There are is a sunset point which you can reach by a ropeway and another sunrise point where you need to trek. But overall Saputara is a beautiful place to visit in rainy and winter season.
Author - Bhavesh