Kamshet Tourism

"Fly with the wind" Kamshet Tourism Kamshet is a picturesque hill station in Western Ghats, renowned for paragliding and flying schools. Surrounded by Western Ghats, this place is regularly featured in the top 10 must visit destinations of India for an adventurous junkie. Located inÊPuneÊdistrict, just 45 km from the main town, Kamshet is a paragliders paradise. It's a beautiful place with small villages with natural scenery and fresh air. You can enjoy the surroundings and also have a closer look at the village life of India with muddy huts and village markets. The area is surrounded by paddy and sunflower fields and it provides an awesome view while you are enjoying the world class paragliding facilities here. Among other important attractions in this region are theBhairi caves, Bhedsa caves, Khondeshwar temple, Pavana lake and Shinde wadi hills. Due to its proximity to other hill stations like Lonavla andÊKhandala, one can include those places in this trip as well. Download Kamshet PDF Guide > What's Great? Pristine lakes. Rugged hills. Lush green fields. Paragliders Hub. Good local food, Maharashtrian meals. Tandem flights. Joy rides available. What's not so Great? No significant market areas or central shopping markets available, however - necessities are easily accessible. No direct flight connectivity. For Whom Kamshet is ideal for group travellers, friends, family weekend getaways for the population of Maharashtra and couples as well. Perfect location for adventure enthusiasts and photo fanatics.

Camping by the bay of Western Ghats: Kamshet Considered as the Mecca for paragliders, Kamshet is a tiny hill station sited at the height of 2200 ft above the sea level, unearthed in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It is a perfect place for a fabulous family vacation or group travel. Kamshet flaunts its blossoming lush green beauty, undulated hilly terrain and idyllic lakes along with being the Paragliders hub and an adventure zone. The serene town takes its pride in being amongst the top 10 adventurous places in India. One can dilate himself from the hustle and bustle of the everyday chaotic lifestyle and find solace in visiting the Vadivali Lake, Pawna Lake, Bhairi caves and Bedsa caves which are famous for its dominant Buddhist culture. Apart from this, there are various joy rides, tandem flights, trail bike flights and cross country flights to tickle the adventure enthusiast in you.

Itinerary Start early in the morning and leave your hotel with a backpack towards this tranquil destination. March towards the Bhandar longer hills and opt for a trek towards the top. It takes around 1 to 2 hours to cover the site and is a must visit. Later, you can head to Bhairi caves that exhibit the cardinal Buddhist culture of the Medival India. Head to visit the famous pilgrimage of the Kondeshwar Temple. You can call it a day once you have enjoyed paragliding amidst the serene environment of the hilly Kamshet.

Restaurants and Local Food in Kamshet Kamshet is located close to Lonavala and Khandala which offers one a somewhat extended menu, thought the local favorites, flavors and styles are almost identical. The popular items that one must indulge in while here areMisal Paav, Vada Paav, Poha, Dabeli, Puran Poli, Bhel Puri, Paav Bhajji and more.Sip into a rich milkshake calledMastani,garnished with dry fruits. Other than these items which mostly fall under the genre of street food, there are a number of delicacies to relish here. These include preparations of chicken, goat mutton, crab and fish.

Oct-Junis the best time to visit Kamshet Kamshet has a Tropical climate. The destination experiences constant weather that nearby cities in and around the district of Maharastra do. As paragliding is the main sport here, it is advisable to avoid monsoon visits as the winds are strong. Cool winters and warm summers are the best time to visit Kamshet. Waterfalls can be spotted here during monsoons. Weather in Kamshet Loading... Kamshet in Summer (March-April) Summers in Kamshet are short yet vivaciously hot and humid. Kamshet experiences high humidity during the summers with scorching mercury rise of 40 degrees Celsius and hence this season may feel uncomfortable for tourists to visit the town. The summers in Kamshet starts from the month of March and extends till the end of April. The nights, however, are comfortable and cool. Kamshet in Monson (May-November) Monsoons are a grace of God on this picturesque town of Kamshet. The average downpour that the city experiences is 1066 mm. The monsoons knock the doors of Kamshet in May and are guests until November. During this period Kamshet receives heavy rainfall which makes the town more lush green. The waterfalls here are well thronged during the monsoons and are a vision to witness. Kamshet in Winter (December-February) Winters welcome the tourists that are looking for cool and pleasant vacations in the Southern India. Winters are considered as an excellent season to visit the town where the nights are cool and chilly with a mercury drop of 13 degrees Celsius and a maximum rise of 30 degrees Celsius. Monthly Weather in Kamshet Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 16 31 February 18 33 March 20 33 April 23 35 May 26 35 June 25 33 July 24 29 August 24 29 September 23 29 October 22 32 November 17 34 December 17 33

Events in Kamshet Adventure Sports: Paragliding October - June See the beauty of Maharashtra from the sky while enjoying a paragliding experience in Kamshet.