Ride to the Top

2 comments Posted by nomad at 10:31 PM

Just 130 Kms is what it takes to transport yourself to a simpler place from a different time. Malshej Ghat is place that seems stuck in a time and geographical loop. While the people, green fields, open spaces and clean air look like they are separated from Mumbai by a 100 years, the lake and the mountains look like Maharashtra’s version Pangong Tso of Ladakh. And this is one of those trips where the journey is as rewarding as the destination itself. 

 The roads are beautifully paved, full of breathtaking vistas and scenic stretches. If you make the decision to ride to the top, you will be rewarded with beautiful corners that constantly war with the view for your attention. We had so much fun going up and then back when we were riding down that I wish I could have done that all day long.






The MTDC hotel and the view of the drop off behind it is a must see, you should also visit the lake and the Pimpalgaon Joga dam and the Harishchandra Garh fort. The monsoons make the place even more beautiful with myriad little waterfalls and streams that dot the landscape that wants to display a million shades of green all at the same time, like a deranged St. Paddy’s day celebration.

The weekend is almost here, dust your helmet, indulge your wander lust and ride out. The Mountains are calling.