Wai

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Wai, located at the banks of Krishna River, is a pristine city nearby Panchgani. Wai is blessed with imposing seven Ghats known as Gangapuri, Madhi Aali, Ganpati Aali, Dharmapuri, Brahmanshahi, Ramdoh and Bhimkund. Many temples are located in these Ghats. These Ghats enclose many water ponds, waterfalls and hillocks. Some important temples in Wai region are Kaunteshwar, Chakreshwar, Kaleshwar and Chimneshwar in Brahmanshahi ghat, Rameshwar temple, Chilavali Devi temple and Ramkund in Ramdoh ghat and Mahalaxmi temple in Dharmapuri. An ancient fort named Pandavgadh is a nearby attraction and is renowned among the trekkers. The hilly terrains approaching the fort poses medium to tough challenges to the adventurous tourists. This place is also famous for film shootings. Shooting of many blockbusters like Deool, Gangajal, Dabbang, Omkara, Swadesh, Ishqiya, Singham are shot here.

Menavali Ghat, Wai

Menavali Ghat, Wai

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 412803

STD Code: 2167

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Best Time to Visit:  October – March

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Places to VisitAdd

Wai Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By Air : Pune, which is 83 km away from Wai, is the nearest airport. Pune is connected to Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore by air. Tourist taxis cost about Rs 2,000 from Pune to Wai.

By Train : Pune Railway station, about 83 km away, is the major railway station near to Wai. Pune is well connected to all cities in India by rail. Pre-paid taxi services are available from Pune to Wai which costs about Rs 2500.

By BUS : Wai is well connected by state road transport public bus services. Regular bus services are available from Pune to Wai. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in this route. Bus fare is about Rs 300.

By Taxi : Wai is well connected by a road network and national Highway. The tourist can reach to Wai by taxi. The normal Indian taxi charges of Rupees 8 to 20 will be charged for each km.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • Perl Hotel & Lodge ; Panchgani Road, Government Guest House Rd, Dhom Colony, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,Laundry ,Parking ,Doctor on call.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Hotel Royal ; Motha Pul, Sakewadi Songirwadi, Songirwadi, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – 24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Laundry ,Parking ,24-Hour Security ,Wedding Services ,Doctor on call.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Court Canteen ; Songirwadi, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour room service ,Laundry ,Parking ,Massage Services ,Doctor on call.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • Hotel Vishwa ; Rawiwarpeth Rd, Brahmanshahi, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk ,24-hour front desk ,24-hour room service ,Conference facilities ,Elevators ,Laundry ,Parking ,Disco ,24-Hour Security ,Concierge ,Game Room ,Health Club ,Banquet facilities ,Doctor on call.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • Abhiruchi ;  Bavdhan Naka, Yashwant Nagar, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian
  • Sharda Bhuwan ;  Siddhanathwadi, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian
  • Rajshahi Refreshment ;  Songirwadi, Wai, Maharashtra 412803. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Indian

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FestivalAdd

Krushnabai Utsav ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  January-February ; Details:  Krishnabai Utsav is the main festival in Wai. When Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj went to meet Afzalkhan near Wai in 1659, according to a legend, one Shende Shāstri from Wai prayed to the Krishna river for Shivaji’s victory. Therefore the river Krishna was personified as Goddess Krishnabai, and the tradition of celebrating the festival of river was involved. Krishnabai Utsawa is celebrated on each ghat for 4 to 8 days.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Wai is a major tourist city in India.
  • Avoid false saller, they may sale you fake items.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

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