Places of Interest
Valmiki Table Land
On the west side of the Valmiki Temple at a distance of 1 km. is
the table land.This table land is 3259 to 3500 feet above sea level.It
is 20 kms. in length and 5 to 7 kms. wide.It stretches on the western
side upto Chiplun and on the southern side it touches Sangameshwar(Nayari)
and Devrukh(Kundi).
The view from the table land is fascinating. Upto the horizon you
can see only black flat stone.
From the southern side of the table land, the Chandoli Dam is visible,whereas
on the northern side Koyna abhayaranya is seen.
In the monsoon season the table land is enveloped with mist and
fog.The area is bloomed with colourful flowers.But the climate in
this region keeps varying in the monsoon season.
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Towards Valmiki Table Land
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Chandoli Zoo and Chandoli Sanctuary
Chandoli Zoo is at a distance of 1 to 1 ½ km. from Valmiki,whereas
Chandoli Dam is at a distance of 3 to 4 kms. from Valmiki.
The view of this Chandoli Zoo and Chandoli Dam is a pleasant sight
from the Valmiki Table Land.The forest here is dense and you get
to see wild animals such as tigers,panthers,wild pigs,foxes,bears,wild
cats etc.
Many medicinal plants and herbs like Hirda,Beheda,Shekakai,etc.
are found in this forest on a large scale.
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Chandoli Zoo and Chandoli Sanctuary
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Kandhar Falls
Kandhar Falls is located at a distance of 7 to 8 kms. from Valmiki.This
fall is in the middle of Chandoli Zoo,hence surrounded by dense
forest.This Fall starts from a 'U' shaped hill.
It is next to the Chandoli Dam.In short you can say that the water
falls in the Chandoli Dam.
This Kandhar Falls is 2 feet bigger than Gokak's Dudh-Sagar Falls.
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Kandhar Water Fall
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Prachitgad
Prachitgad is a fort of the times of Lord Shiva.On the way to Prachitgad,
in the jungle, there is an old palace,rather remains of this palace
and an 'well' of Rani Kalavati.This 'well' is well built with very
fine carvings.
There is a deep valley while climbing Prachitgad.To reach Prachitgad
passing this valley there are several ladders made of iron.On the
fort there are stables,an old temple,'tofa',at the same time caves
which has a small water pond.Valmiki to Kandhar Falls and ahead
to Prachitgad,this journey you have to do through the Table Land.During
this journey you get to see wild animals for sure!
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Cliff of Prachitgad
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Bhairavgad
Bhairavgad is a fort of the times of Shiva.There is an old temple
on thid fort.the pillars in the temple are finely carved.
The fort is still in a good condition except for a few parts.You
will get to see the 'buruj',statue of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
and few good piece of works.
Bhairavgad is in the Koyna Zoo so it is surrounded by dense trees
on all sides.
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Bhairavgad Buruj
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