After the scorching heat of the summer and the uptight schedule and deadlines at work, if you are looking for a perfect monsoon weekend getaway to relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit then Thoseghar waterfalls is just the place for you! Located at about 20 km from the city of Satara, Thoseghar falls is a picturesque and magnanimous waterfall and ranks as the third highest waterfall in India.

Thoseghar falls is incredibly pictographic and it incorporates a series of waterfalls ranging from 15-20m to 500m in height. Standing on the viewing platform, surrounded by deep woods and admiring the milky streams of the gigantic Thoseghar falls is a truly humbling experience. In addition to that , you will also be able to spot some rare species of birds, which is sure to get your camera rolling. The pictorial Thoseghar falls coupled with the beautiful lake and the dense woods on the hills will definitely become your best monsoon weekend getaway and it comes with a full package of nature’s bounties so be sure to incorporate the following into your bucket list of places to visit around Thoseghar-

Kaas Pathar

This valley of flowers, located at about 14.5 km from Thoseghar falls is a photographers paradise. Here, you will be able to discover the rich flora and fauna of the area which definitely makes it a place to visit around Thoseghar falls.

Kaas Lake

Located at about 15.8km from Thoseghar falls, this offbeat lake is a perfect place to spend time with oneself.

Yawteshwar Temple

There is an ancient Shiv temple located at about 15.6 km from Thoseghar falls. Walking around the immemorial premises of this quaint temple, you cannot help but perceive it as an encounter with God.

Sajjangad Fort

En-route to Thoseghar fort lays the final resting place of Saint Ramdas. This peaceful fort is open to devotees from dawn to dusk and is maintained by the Ramdas Swami Sansthan.

Chalkewadi

At about 5-10 km from Thoseghar falls lays the windmill jungle of Chalkewadi where you will be able to witness a plethora of windmills on the hilltops.

IN order to make Thoseghar fall your best monsoon weekend getaway destination; you must cautiously select your stay as well. Though there is a wide variety of hotels in the vicinity however if you wish to get away from the madness of daily life and the bustling cities then an Agritourism centre or a Farmstay is by far the best place for you.

A farmstay incorporates all the goodness of mother earth, with blissful surroundings, gorgeous organic food and an array of activities to entice your mind and uplift your spirits.

Imagine waking up to the chirping of birds , long walks amidst the sprawling green fields, the whistling of the trees in the evening breeze, sitting by the campfire in the evening and listening to the locals recount the folktales….Doesn’t that sound like the epitome of relaxation? If so then a farmstay will definitely be the best place for you to stay around Thoseghar. Even if you are normally a hotel person, staying at a farmstay will enable you to experience the culture and traditions of the area and the warm hospitality of the locals which is something that the sterile hotels are bereft of.

Farmstays provide the perfect opportunity of spending time with your loved ones. Be it a game of cricket, where your son is the enthusiastic batsman, your daughter , the eager fielder and you, the inevitable bowler Or getting a hands on experience of farming ranging from milking cows, to harvesting fruit to a demonstration of seeding – a farmstay has it all.

Imagine coming back after a day of fun and frolic to a sizzling Tamra Pandra rassa and Bharle Vange along with some hot Bhakri… Isn’t that a perfect end to a perfect day???