India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Panvel
Sight Address : Zenith Falls is situated at Khopoli. Which is a 30 km ride from Panvel on the Old Bombay-Pune Hihgway. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
The tarmac just after Panvel up to Khopoli is plain fabulous.The falls can be seen from the highway – a thousand meter high rock-face with umpteen water falls off its face. A railway bridge high up in the rock fold is also visible. The name Zenith comes from a manufacturing company nearby – Zenith Limited. A small hike across a stream gets you to the base of the fall. Best to get here early before local crowd starts pouring in.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October to March
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2-3 Hours.
Ticket Required : No Edit
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxis are another way to get around town. They can be hired from nearby cities and used for local transport as well. Taxis charge around Rs 1500 per day. A/C taxis and SUV’s such as Toyota Qualis are also available.
BUS : State transport offer bus regular and frequent services from Mumbai and Pune to Raigad. Raigad is well connected to all neighboring cities by the public transport buses, including Kolhapur (250 km), Pune (102 km), Mumbai (187 km) and Mahabaleshwar (75 km). Public bus charge is less than Rs 4 per km.
Train : Vir Dasgaon railway station is the nearest railhead to Raigad. This station is connected to Mumbai and Pune with regular trains. Taxi services are available from Vir Dasgaon to Raigad.
Air : Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International airport, which is 187 km away from Raigad, is the nearest airport. All the major airlines have service from Mumbai to all major cities in India and many cities abroad including Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and gulf countries. Taxis are available from Mumbai to Raigad and costs about Rs 3,000.
Others : Auto Rickshaw : Autos are available extensively and these are a good option. They are quick and cheaper than taxis. Prices have to be negotiated as they may not be metered and there are no night fares.
Things to CarryEdit
- Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.
Safety / WarningEdit
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HelplineEdit
- Fire – 101
- Police Control Room – 100/ (02141) 222100/ 100
- Ambulance – 102