Tapola
तापोळा
A lakeside village in a bay of the Koyna Reservoir, known as the 'Little Kashmir of Maharashtra', offering boating and water sports.
Tapola lies about 25 km south of Mahabaleshwar, where the Koyna and Solshi rivers flow into Shivsagar Lake, the Koyna Reservoir. Surrounded by forested hills and mountains, it is known as 'Little Kashmir'. You can take boat trips on the lake, go kayaking or try motorboats, or take a boat across to the forest on the far shore for hiking. Lakeside tent camps and guesthouses make it a good choice for visitors who want to escape the crowds in town. The mountain road is winding, and the one-way drive takes about an hour.
Opening hours
All day; boating approx. 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kaas Plateau
- Mapro Garden
- Lingmala Waterfall
- Parsi Point
- Wilson Point
- Table Land, Panchgani
- Kate's Point & Needle Hole Point
- Mahabaleshwar Main Market