Tapola

Tapola famously called the mini Kashmir of the west is a rustic hamlet with a magnificent lake – Shivsagar. Tapola is at the end of the road and practically a dead end! From Mahabaleshwar Tapola is 25 kilometers away and the drive to Tapola is a picturesque one with vistas galore on either side of the road. Tapola is also the base village to the Vasota fort famous for the ardous jungle trek.

Around Tapola:
Tapola is a great off beat destination where nature has been more than generous. The lake offers an unique option of traveling to different sightseeing options around Tapola by water way! There are numerous islands without a name in this 90 km long reservoir and exploring this vast water body in itself can make an amazing vacation plan!! Jungle treks especially the trek to Vasota fort also is gaining in popularity amongst tourists.

How to reach:
Best Route from Kolhapur to Tapola
Kolhapur – Karad – Satara – Wai – Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar – Tapola
Best Route from Pune to Tapola
Pune – Surur – Wai – Panchgani – Mahabaleshwar – Tapola
Best Route from Mumbai to Tapola
Panvel – Rohe – Mahad – Poladpur – Pratapgad – Mahabaleshwar – Tapola

Accommodation:
1.Koyna Agro Tourism
Contact : 9423335293

2.Hotel Shivneri
Contact : 9422038437

3.Tapola Lake Resort
Contact : 9423264308

4.LakeView Sagar
Contact : 940529049

5.Sakha Nivas
Contact : 9969357320