Date: 14-Aug-2011.
Malshej Ghat: A perfect weekend getaway from Mumbai, situated in the Western Ghats. Much more enjoyable and pleasant drive, compared to the typically hyped Lonavala-Khandala.
Ideal Time to Visit: June-Sept. Recommended to visit once the rains catch up, probably between July - Aug End.
My Ride: Hyundai Accent.
Distance: Approx 120 KMS from Thane.
Time: 2 Hrs from Thane.
Road Conditions: Quite good, except for few areas but quite manageable, and a smooth drive through-out.Ghats quite exhilarating.
Fuel: Fill it during the start of journey as there are very few petrol pumps available once you hit the Murbad road.
Route (NH 222): From Thane,through the Bhivandi by pass towards Kalyan route. From Kalyan Octroi post turn Left, head straight towards Murbad Road, and continue towards Malshej Ghat.
Prelude: Long weekend is seldom wasted. There is always one question during weekends - "Chal Plan Bana !!!!". This time though it was a different. Had my cousins visiting over the weekend. It was long since I was planning for Malshej. Had my cousins and my brother ready, and biggest shocker was My Dad joined :) . Anyways as long as I drive its never a problem.
Journey: We started around 7 AM from Thane, total of 5 people (Me,Brother,Dad,2-Cousins) and with no specific location to visit just one agenda on mind a WATERFALL. The roads the expectionally good except for few stretches, any way you can't expect it to be smooth ride anywhere in India. Mom had prepared dosas for the journey, and had break in between for a quick grab of it.
This was the point called as Change of Driver, My brother continued the rest of journey and I became the Photographer.
Rest of the journey was a breath taking view of Ghats, Water falls, Foggy Roads, Swirling Roads....
Now our real hunt for the Water Falls started desperately seeking . . . .
We continued in pursuit of more waterfalls, and we were not disappointed...
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A perfect Refresh getaway . . . . .
Highly Recommended for a Days Break . . .
Untill Next Time....
Malshej Ghat: A perfect weekend getaway from Mumbai, situated in the Western Ghats. Much more enjoyable and pleasant drive, compared to the typically hyped Lonavala-Khandala.
Ideal Time to Visit: June-Sept. Recommended to visit once the rains catch up, probably between July - Aug End.
My Ride: Hyundai Accent.
Distance: Approx 120 KMS from Thane.
Time: 2 Hrs from Thane.
Road Conditions: Quite good, except for few areas but quite manageable, and a smooth drive through-out.Ghats quite exhilarating.
Fuel: Fill it during the start of journey as there are very few petrol pumps available once you hit the Murbad road.
Route (NH 222): From Thane,through the Bhivandi by pass towards Kalyan route. From Kalyan Octroi post turn Left, head straight towards Murbad Road, and continue towards Malshej Ghat.
Prelude: Long weekend is seldom wasted. There is always one question during weekends - "Chal Plan Bana !!!!". This time though it was a different. Had my cousins visiting over the weekend. It was long since I was planning for Malshej. Had my cousins and my brother ready, and biggest shocker was My Dad joined :) . Anyways as long as I drive its never a problem.
Journey: We started around 7 AM from Thane, total of 5 people (Me,Brother,Dad,2-Cousins) and with no specific location to visit just one agenda on mind a WATERFALL. The roads the expectionally good except for few stretches, any way you can't expect it to be smooth ride anywhere in India. Mom had prepared dosas for the journey, and had break in between for a quick grab of it.
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| Breakfast on the Road... |
This was the point called as Change of Driver, My brother continued the rest of journey and I became the Photographer.
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| Another Break for Hot Cuppa Village TEA...Courtesy Dad's wish.. |
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| Nature Call Break.... |
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| Hit A Jackpot !!!! |
We continued in pursuit of more waterfalls, and we were not disappointed...
Check rest of the Pics on....
A perfect Refresh getaway . . . . .
Highly Recommended for a Days Break . . .
Untill Next Time....
