Tamhini Ghat

Tamhini Ghat^[1] is a mountain passage located between Mulshi and Tamhini in Maharashtra, India.

Situated on the crest of the Western Ghat mountain ranges, Tamhini Ghat is noted for its surroundings comprising scenic waterfalls, lakes and dense woods. The best time to visit is August and September. Tamhini Ghat starts from Mulshi Dam and ends at Orchard Cafe. There is a waterfall near Basho resort.

Road

The Tamhini road ghat cuts the Sahyadri range to join Mulshi to Tamhini and makes the route in Konkan from Pune. This ghat stretches almost 15 km. The road is not very good, with a lot of potholed sections. The entire stretch becomes a popular destination during the monsoons. During the rainy season, the place transforms into a green bed with lots of waterfalls and small streams. There are state buses which ply through the ghat connecting Pune city with places on the Goa highway (NH17).

History

Tamhini Ghat did not exist earlier, as the whole area is under Tata Power. Considering the requirement of additional routes to take traffic in Konkan from Pune and Lonawala, this route was proposed.

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tamhini Ghat.

Coordinates: 18°26′56″N 73°25′55″E / 18.44889°N 73.43194°E / 18.44889; 73.43194