India /Maharashtra /Raigad /Durshet

Blessed with a vast coverage of dense forest, Durshet, in the lap of the majestic Sahyadris, offers a pleasant and tranquil atmosphere. A perfect blend of calmness and beauty intertwined with the sparkling water of Amba river, Durshet presents the nature at its best. The Amba river, which flows through the woody forest, is full of huge natural waterfalls during rainy season and tourists can enjoy trekking through this majestic falls amidst the lush greenery providing a unique experience. The abundance of green all around is thrilling as well as invigorating. Durshet offers many other adventurous actions like rock climbing, rappelling and river crossing to those who are not satisfied with the mild challenges of trudging and trekking. The unexplored tourist destination, Durshet offers spectacular views of the Sahyadri ranges. A haven of birds, many rare verities of bird species are available here and the chirping of these birds fills the air with lovely warmth. Apart from this, number of butterflies getting inebriated on nectar or laying eggs on their favorite plants is also worth watching.

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Category : Wildlife

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 410203

STD Code: 2192

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Best Time to Visit:  Nov – Mar

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Durshet is a small Village/hamlet in Khalapur Taluka in Raigad District of Maharashtra State. It comes under Durshet Panchayath. It belongs to Konkan region. It is located 56 KM towards East from District head quarters Alibag.Cool squall of light wind, dazzling blazes of lightning, roll of drums in the sky and the stimulating smell of wet earth indicates yet another monsoon. While the respite from heat and dust is more than welcome, the joy of monsoon can be experienced with its full charm at Durshet. A holy Darshan in the temples, a romantic morning walk through the silent banks of lovely water bodies, a challenging trek on the ghats, Durshet is a great place for rejoicing the splendor of nature far from the dissonance of the city life. Best season to visit Durshet is from September to March. February to March is ideal for rock climbing, rappelling and river crossing. April to May are good for river crossing and other water sports activities. September to January is good for sight seeing, rock climbing and rappelling.

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By Air : Nearest airport is Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, which is nearly 105 km from Durshet. Mumbai (Bombay) is well connected to all major cities in India and also connected to many cities abroad. Taxi services are the one direct travel possibility from Mumbai to Durshet costing about Rs 2000.

By Train : Durshet is in the Konkan railway line. Major railhead near Durshet is Mumbai VT. Mumbai VT is well connected with all other cities in India. Taxi services are the one direct travel possibility from Mumbai to Durshet costing about Rs 2000.

By Bus : Public transport bus services are available in Durshet connecting cities around, including Mumbai. Bus fare from Mumbai to Durshet is around Rs 250.

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