Tapola is advertised as Kashmir of Maharashtra , by local guides and tour operators in Mahabaleshwar . Hats off to the person who got the idea to use " Kashmir of Maharashtra " to attract the people to Tapola .
I had been there many times in various seasons , but none of the times it felt attractive , forget about comparing with Kashmir .
Tapola is about 30 KMs , almost all Ghat , from Mahabaleshwar . Road is still under construction at some places . It took 1 hour to reach there .
Boating is a main attraction . We paid Rs . 450/- for 45 minutes ride to a so called island for 4 seats .
Island where you are dropped after almost 12 mins of your ride starts , boasts some tea shops . We were asked to spend 15 mins there . All nonsense . We decided to return back earlier .
After boating fiasco in the water of Koyna and Venna , which form back water of Koyna dam , I started back driving very fast as wanted to see our only star in action .
But couldn't seem reaching at Bombay point to see star setting down as it was almost late .
Decided to stop at a turn and there I was able to catch the star setting down .
It was a mesmerizing environment . Chilled wind . Koyna dam backwater down there . Hardly 2 minute's show .
Show got over , in very happy mood , I started to drive towards Mahabaleshwar .
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