About Kamshet

Kamshet could be a sleepy village within the state of Maharashtra. Situated within the Western Ghats, Kamshet could be a major paragliding destination in India. referred to as the 'para-glider's paradise', Kamshet lies near the dual hill stations of Khandala and Lonavla, on the Mumbai-Pune Highway, at an altitude of regarding 2200 feet on top of ocean level. Kamshet is found at a distance of regarding a hundred and ten km from Mumbai, eighty five km from Pune and eleven km from Khandala and Lonavala.

Kamshet was a distinguished trade-route of the traditional times, that once linked the west coast with the most land. The cultural heritage of the region is clear from the traditional Buddhist cave temples and hill fortresses found within the region, which may be dated back to the medieval amount. The sculptures and pictures of Buddha and alternative intricate carvings in these ancient temples denote the creative and architectural excellence of the region.

Though Kamshet holds a very important place within the tourism map of Maharashtra, the place is understood for its rustic nature. The region of Kamshet contains of many little villages with ancient styled homes that are designed using thatches, mud and reeds.  

The proximity of Kamshet to the popular hill stations of Khandala and Lonavla conjointly attract millions of tourists. except paragliding, Kamshet could be a favorite spot for joy rides, tandem flights and cross country flights. a number of the most important paragliding sites in Kamshet are Pavana Lake, Shinde Wadi Hills, Shelar, Golden Glades Fields, etc.

Kamshet has become a preferred weekend getaway from Mumbai. the plush greenery, serene and rippling water bodies and hilly terrains of the region boost its popularity. Bhandar Dongar, Karla, Bhaja and Bhedsa Caves, Kondeshwar Temple, etc. are a number of the popular sites at Kamshet. Trekking the hilly terrains, bird watching on