GAGANBAWDA - Let's Decode India #3

This week's Let's Decode India blog topic is Gaganbawada. I can sense the chill, the damp feeling that the place has since I first viewed this photo. So all I want to do now is talk about this location.

GAGANBAWADA:

Gaganbawada is a hill station located in the district of Kolhapur in Maharashtra. It is located 55km by road from Kolhapur. It is located in Sahyadri ranges (western ghats) at an altitude of 270ft.

WHY SPECIAL?

It is a very less explored but an extremely beautiful hill station. Gaganbawada offers you most scenic views of mighty mountain ranges of Western Ghats. The misty mountains and lush green hills of Gaganbawada are treat to the eyes. It's serene and calm surroundings are real delight.

Gaganbawada has rich historical and mythological background. It also has a gift of diverse biodiversity. The flora and fauna in the forests around Gaganbawada will mesmerise any nature lover.

What's not to miss: (Top 5)

#1. Karul Ghat

Karul Ghat descends towards Vaibbhavwadi and is 19 km in length. The road condition is pretty good. This route further goes up to Talere and meets NH17 (Mumbai-Goa highway).

#2. Bhuibawada Ghat

Bhuibawada Ghat is smaller compared to Karul and descends towards Bhuibawada Village. This ghat is of 11 km but road is narrow and not in good condition. Both The ghats have scenic views of valleys and hills.

These two ghats are one of the most scenic routes which originate from Gaganbawada and connect the Deccan Plateau to coastal region, Konkan, of Maharashtra. At the start of both the ghats near Gaganbawada there are view points from where one can enjoy the sun set.

#3. Lakhmapur Dam

On the way to Morjai from Gaganbawada one can also visit to a Lakhmapur Dam. This 1.6 TMC capacity dam is one of the largest water bodies in the area. Water is mainly used for irrigation of farms. It also has a small hydro-electricity generation unit.

#4. Gagangad Fort

1 km from Gaganbawada town lay ruins of Gagangad Fort. During British rule it was the headquarters of Gaganbawada tehsil, comprising around 243 square miles now known as Sidhudurg District. There are a small mosque and Bhavani temple in the fort. Gagangad was constructed by Raja Bhoj (Shilahara Dynasty) in 1190.

#5. Morjai Temple and Plateau

This is a great place for all hiking enthusiasts. It generally takes 45 min to reach the top and once reached the view from that point is just awesome.

Right time to visit:

Each season the view will be different and magnificent. But Monsoon is best as hill stations looks best during monsoon.

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