When i decided to come back to India (pune) one year ago, i heard zillions of stories about the pollution in Pune, the traffic , the bureacracy at work , all trying to convince me not to take such a decision. But no one mentioned about the abundance of natural beauty around Pune. A drive to any such place near Pune is enough to free your mind from the stress caused by any of the above factors. Eventually, the sight-seeing options near to Pune took preference over all other issues and helped me make the decision to come to Pune. .
One such place is the Tamhini Ghat just beyond the Mulshi Dam. Though the roads through this ghat are at best bad, the scenery around would make you forget the bumpiness of the ride. A ride through this ghat is good even during the summer. But, this place opens up in the rains. Waterfalls all around, greens of the like rarely seen, you have to go there to experience this. I drove through Tamhini ghat late last August on my way to the Hans adventure resort. The other members of my team were in a bus and i was following them in my Xylo. The temptation was too much to stop at every corner and click a photograph of the panorama. Below are some photos from that drive.
How to go to Tamhini Ghat from Pune(Magarpatta): Go to Chandi Chowk. Take the road going towards Mulshi Dam. Cross Mulshi dam and climb into the ghat. The bad road usually start here. This is Tamhini Ghat. You can go beyond the Tamhini Ghat towards Mangaon (Mumbai Goa Highway) to reach the konkan side. Btw, it is not advised to go through Tamhini ghat late in the evenings. If you have to cross the mountains in the night, use the Bhor/Varandha Ghat instead.
June 1st, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Photos are breathtaking.
June 18th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
This is Awesome!!!!
July 30th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Though it looks to be a refreshing picnic spot in monsoons, I don’t think it is a great place for outing as there are many other wonderful spots available for one day picnic ……
August 2nd, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Information about meals/Lunch avilable at Malshej, names of hotels, Dhabas is needed for one day trip
August 2nd, 2010 at 3:53 pm
breathtakingly beautiful!!!!!!
August 7th, 2010 at 12:32 am
Indeed, very well explained. Even all the snaps are simply perfect. Great going. Keep posting.
August 9th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Superb Pics..tempted to come to pune aagin
September 7th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
nice photos……….which camera are you having?
April 1st, 2011 at 9:18 am
Ah just come across these lovely Tamhini Ghats somehow through internet searching.
The Western Ghats are a big mystery and awesome nature phenomena happened to India. The places around are simply a lifetime experience. God.. blessed are they who live around these places away from the hustle bustle of city life and nestling in nature Goddess Laps.
Will surely visit Tamhini Ghats side by side if Sai Baba, willed me to with my friends in this August 2011.
April 11th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Great pics……natural beauty.
June 24th, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Thank for info.
please update more photoes.
July 6th, 2011 at 2:38 pm
pics are just awesome….thx for sharing….plan to take a similar trip soon
July 11th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Planning for 2 day picnic to Tamhini. pls suggest the good lodge/ resort/ hotel facility for 1 night stay with family
July 19th, 2011 at 12:57 pm
we u planning to visit 2 days picnic in tamhini.pls suggest good resort with quality food for 1 night stay with family
July 19th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
awesome pic………
really would make someone free and feel the spiritual tranquility.
August 12th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
After searching a lot abt the “Tamhini Ghat” I got really good guideline to visit this place.
Good Post …
August 13th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Lai Bhari…. jaycha plan ahe… let c…
August 24th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Nice snaps…..:-)
September 2nd, 2011 at 11:57 pm
jyotsana, the guy is giving information about the really wonderful places near pune, don’t you think one should encourage him rather saying ” I don’t think it is a great place for outing as there are many other wonderful spots available for one day picnic ……”.
Nice information buddy, keep rocking.
October 23rd, 2011 at 8:06 am
these pictures inspires us and tell the beautyof the nature …..! Very good…!
October 24th, 2011 at 9:50 am
Superb………..:) Track alredy changed………to……… pune…………:)
December 5th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Hi all tyvm for updating with all the necessary info about this place.Travelling to places is my hobby.its like we go for every quarter to different places and iam the organiser for my friends of 4.yep will plan for this place this jan or so
December 5th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
We been to jog falls this year in jan which is located in karnataka and also to murudeshwar temple on the beach.Temple was too good .Jog falls Which is also known as india’s largest water falls ever.The place was fabulous and the drive was superb.we drove about 3000 kms visiting different places by swift dezire
January 18th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Lovely photos and post thanks
March 31st, 2012 at 4:45 pm
lay bhari………..
May 4th, 2012 at 4:05 pm
there is a dhaba just before thamini ghat starts……. Worth going during rainy season
July 4th, 2012 at 11:30 pm
its awesome n green labeled in rainy season……
July 6th, 2012 at 11:38 pm
@neil : can you please tell us whether the roads are in good condition or not for bikers.?
July 8th, 2012 at 9:07 am
They are ok, though you might end up with a bad back if your suspensions are not good.
July 10th, 2012 at 11:53 am
Snaps are really good and info. is well explained !
however I need some info regarding to drive on tamhini ghat. I want visit pune to Harihareshwar shive temple (and back to pune) with my family (wife, 1son, mom,dad) in maruti alto K10 car. Is this advisable to drive by Auto car having having small tyres (13 radius) but having nice pick-up (upto 100 km/h in 13 sec). What is best timing to leave pune for travel. And what all pre-cautions I need to take. Appreciate anyone can help me quickly! Thanks in advance !
July 11th, 2012 at 8:46 am
Hi Pankaj,
It is best to leave very early in the day, maybe around 6.30-7 so that u avoid the city traffic.
yes, your car is ok for it. But, 3 people in the back seat in your car might take a bit of a beating as the road is not very good.
Another option is to go through Varandha/Bhor, roads are slightly better as there are many straight sections on that ghat.
August 6th, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Great guidance. willl visit tahamani soon
August 6th, 2012 at 9:44 pm
Hello Mr Rajaram, yesterday I followed your trail and drove to Mulshi and beyond to Tamhini Ghats. It was a wonderful experience, saw a zillion waterfalls and greens of every shade. Thank you for sharing information about this beautiful place with us.
August 9th, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Good news for trekkers,
Famous hotel chain of KAMAT’s has just opened their hotel just before mulshi Dam. We (total 3 families) enjoyed lunch and evening snacks (while coming back) in this hotel. (July 2012)
The food is good. But the rates are high. However, for those who want to avoid unhygienic food in local restaurants … Kamat is the best.
It is always better to spend more for hygienic food than to pay more to doctors.
September 5th, 2012 at 6:58 pm
can you please advice any hotel stay around Tamhini Ghat? Am looking forward to visit this or following weekend.
September 7th, 2012 at 10:16 am
Quick bites (has cottages too) is a good, albeit a bit expensive option
October 15th, 2012 at 3:47 pm
very bad road,Marathis do not take care of nature
October 16th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Swati, if we had a highway through Tamhini, tamhini would have been a mess until now. There is no fun without an effort and nature is best when it is offbeat.
Btw, Maharashtra is very impressive in the network of roads and the access to them. Any remote place has an access road and there is a ST bus to reach there!