Camping near Panshet Dam - Under the twinkling sky

If you are looking to escape the city life somewhere near Pune or Mumbai in Maharashtra? Need a much needed break from the traffic and crowded streets. Camping near Panshet is the place to head off to for a weekend break or even mid-week outing. Enjoy the experience of sleeping under the open sky by the Panshet Lake. Panshet is a beautiful night camping site in the open, under the twinkling sky. Panshet is quite close to Khadagwasla dam, and approx 50 km from Pune, and approx 150 km from Navi Mumbai. 

The travel from Khadagwasla to Panshet itself is one of a kind where most of campers and photographers don't sit inside the vehicle but prefer to stop at time to time due to amazing surroundings. We started from Pune and reached here in 3 hours including multiple breaks. We choose Panshet Eco Village camp-site near Surya Shibir resort, which is still developing. This itself was a great experience. As soon as we reach the place, we had splendid views of the lake. Soon we got set up our camping tents, mats, and started the bonfire for the night camping. 

Soon after sunset, the real fun begins around 8 pm. We got our evening snacks ready and temprature started to drop. Everyone free to enjoy the evening as we want. Sanjay also bring his Guitar along-with him, and Chanchal his open-air speakers. We sing and dance at time to time and prefer playing music from our phones as per choice. We also had time to photograph at times, and enjoyed star gazing and bonfire till midnight. Everyone had dinner as and when we feel hungry. We also see few shooting stars during the night. If you have your telescope with you, This place is good to observe the constellation of stars and planets. Please note that it becomes quite cold in night, and during winters temprature drops a lot, so carry  woolen clothes and blankets is very important. The tents we got were new, and good quality. We have nets inside, so we opened few zips of tents, that keep flowing fresh air all the time. 

Few of us just slept for 2-3 hours and wake up early to adore the beautiful sunrise by the lake. We enjoyed it fully and had few clicks as well. Later we had our breakfast, and stayed there till 11 AM. The best time to do camping at Panshet is October to March. Avoid during the monsoon. Panshet is also very safe place to camp out in the open since there is no wild animals or even snakes around the place. But still be aware of surroundings, for your own safety. Swimming in lake is prohibited, but boat tour can be enjoyed after the sunrise. Our full group was full of energy. Really enjoyed the night and day throughout. Looking forward to more of these adventures to come. 

There are many other camping sites in Maharashtra, which can be enjoyed with trekking:

Bhandardara Camping

Konya River Camping

Krishna River Camping

Rajmachi Trek and Camping

Karjat Trek and Camping

Kolad Camping

Sahyadri Camping

Panchgani Camping

Torna Camping

Dapoli Camping

Alibaug Trek and Camping

Pawna Trek and Camping

Murud Camping

Kaas Trek and Camping

Lonavala Trek and Camping

Pune Trek and Camping

Mumbai Trek and Camping

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Polis Camping Site in Cyprus

Quote of the Post: "Camping is the art of campers which connects to the nature as tight-bounded and offers natural home." - Quote about Camping - Sachin Kumar Gupta

If you came across this site by searching "Camping in Cyprus", "Camping in Polis" or something similar, then go ahead. Summer has been started. Its another great time in Cyprus. After a long period we finally executed our Camping script. We coded the script very quickly (Friday during lunch) and executed the next day, and the outcome was successfull and pleasant. The site is the best kept secret of cyprus - Polis Chrysochous camping site.



What things to bring with you for the Polis camping site to enjoy it to the fullest:
1. The first and formost thing is Camping tents or canvas.
2. Barbeque Stand and Stuff, Koyla(Coal or charcoal), and dry sticks.
3. Small music system; If you are a dance freak. Antakshari(Singing songs) is always on top of Indian checklist during such events.
4. Swimming stuff, Sun screen, and other, as the beach is on the next door.
5. Cooking and Drinking stuff as some snacks, beverage, fruits, and food to cook.
6. Night Lamps, Torch or some light for night. We preferred the mashaals. To give proper camping look - as we got these from Carrefour mall, the biggest advantage was 0.50 Euros per mashaal(Torch), and one bottle of mashaal oil.
7. Blanket and quilt, during the night as It gets bit cold. Bring the string to dry the wet clothes.
8. Folding Chairs and table and other personal stuff.
9. Playing Cards ;If your group is intrested in it. Our group is always ready to shuffle. :-)
10.Beach Vollyball, as the beach vollyball court is nearby. or Badminton net and stuff.
Last but not the least, Put all the rubbish into the nearby dustbin. (Go greener, and let the place clean for the others. Although people do the place clean by default here)


About Polis Camping Site: The Polis camping site is near the sea, in a eucalyptus grove. You will get all the necessary services here as toilet, showers, small restaurant at the beach side; the tranquil and soothing environment. You will forget all your work and busy life after coming to the site and will enjoy the calm and peaceful environment for mental relaxation and recreation. You will be charged 2.5 Euros per person, and 3 Euros per car to enjoy the camping site. We enjoyed and relaxed here out of the city in the quiet and fresh atmosphere.

Polis is in one of the most beautiful areas of Cyprus, near romantic sites, close to the place where Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty, used to meet her beloved Adonis, near the Akamas Peninsula with its famous Baths of Aphrodite. Polis offers plenty of natural and combine beauty of sea, mountain and plain. Polis is just 45 min drive from Pafos International Airport, 2 hrs from Larnaka airport and approx 2 hrs from Limassol.

Camping sites in Cyprus: Cyprus has six licensed camping sites. I found Polis the most popular and attracting one. Out of these, five camping sites are on the beach and one is in the Troodos mountains.

Polis Camping Site - Polis, Pafos district (Mar-Oct) (+357 26321526)
Kalymnos - Governor's Beach Camping - Limassol (all year)(+357 25632878)
Forest Beach Camping - Larnaka (Jun-Oct) (+357 23823502)
Feggari - Coral Bay Peyia, Pafos (all year)(+357 26621534)
Geroskipou Zenon Gardens Camping - Pafos (Apr-Oct) (+357 26942277)
Troodos Hill Resort camping - Troodos Mountains (Apr-Oct, weather permitting)

If any of these number is not working, Please check for the latest from CTO (Cyprus Tourism Organisation) Limassol (+357 25362756).

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Fasouri Watermania - Waterpark Limassol

Quote of the blog: "Live the excitement & thrill on the biggest coolest splash on the island"

The Biggest, coolest splash on the Island. Winner - Europe's Leading Water-park Attraction. Fasouri Watermania features the largest selection of attractions and slides in Cyprus and beyond! Everything from breath taking Black Holes and Kamikaze Slide to a relaxing Lazy River… You can watch the slide-show of various snaps taken at the waterpark.

We just got the tickets from our amdocs office with some rebate. We already postponed our plan 2-3 Sundays as per the availability of friends. Finally the day came, We wants to enjoy the full day, so the group (Vinay, Praveen, Saurabh, Mrunal including me) reached on-time there. We also purchased some snacks on the way itself, as We came to know that everything is much costly inside waterpark (yes, We are misers !!!). It was the day of amusement and learning for all of us.

Equipped with the largest wavepool and lazy river in Cyprus our experience at Fasouri was not only guaranteed to be memorable for thrills, probowl experience where lifeguard saved us, but also for the sense of tranquility it offered us with its surrounding hectares of mature green and landscaped gardens.

We assured you after probowl slide & black cannons where lifeguard saved us from drowning that, experienced lifeguards secure each and every ride offered at Fasouri. We learned the Water Lear, don't take the things lighter, whatever it is - Water or anything else. I got another life when I safely out of pool after probowl-slide.

There is an interactive centre specifically for toddlers and you will find single-double-triple tube slides, wave pool, six lane mat race, wet bubble, free fall kamikaze, cross over lemon-pool and other slides & pools for amusement.

We all did a slide for the daring one by one!!! "Free Fall Kamikaze". If you wanna to Gooooooooooo for this, take a deep sigh (get set), get anohter deep sigh (ready to Go)... and just release your body - Gooooooooo!!!! We showed we can do it. Can U?

We enjoyed in lazy river around it approx 3-4 times and similarly in the wave pool. We just keep our eyes on wave-time, enjoyed the tide building up around us inside wave pool.

You will get there free parking, lifejackets and sunbeds with umbrella. You have to pay for locker there. After too many steep plunges and breathtaking thrills, we feel hungry, so to fill our appetite we enjoyed our snacks & several food outlets there. There is something for everyone there: Makai Pool Bar-Squeeze Juice Bar, Wiki Wiki Cafe, Pirates' Cove Fast Food Restaurant, Grill & Pasta House, Ice Cream Kiosk, Canal Restaurant.

You can also get seasonal memberships with unlimited admission and various other benfits there. Shuttle Bus service available from Limassol and Paphos.

For Details, Contact +357 25 714235

or visit the site: http://www.fasouri-watermania.com/

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