About Wai
Nature depicts a blissful picture and you can view this picture in the wonderful town of Wai in Maharashtra. From awe-inspiring green landscapes to towering mountains, this getaway is an ideal place to holiday with your loved ones.
You can book a homestay in Wai or a luxury villa in Wai to explore the natural beauty of the place. You can visit farms and experience cart rides. You can enjoy trekking and other fun activities around if you book a farmhouse in Wai.
It’s a perfect place to rejuvenate and take a break from city life. You can book a bungalow in Wai for the weekend to enjoy the calmness of nature, which is unmatched, and to de-stress.
History and the Ideal Season
Wai is also known as Dakshin Kashi of the South, as it has more than 100 temples. Located near the banks of Krishna River, Dholya Ganpati Temple is famous on Ganpati Ghat. The place also has its own historical significance.
It was a prominent place for Peshwa back then, as ruling families had their origin in Wai. A cache of 105 guns and swords were found here in 2005. Wai is also known for its seven ghats and its an ideal place for trekking.
Monsoon is the best time to visit Wai, as during this time you can view lush greenery around the place. You can book a villa on rent in Wai to explore the beauty of the place during monsoon. Winter is also an ideal season if you want to indulge in adventure sports and other activities. It is also a great time to enjoy with your family. Summer season is good for sightseeing in Wai.
Cuisine
Wai offers you multi-cuisine options, but the most dominant flavour is Maharashtrian. You can have the tastiest Misal pav in Wai also a bit spicy. Zatka Misal is another special dish that you can savour along with veg and non-veg dishes.
Fish delicacies in the non-veg fare are really good. You can also have North Indian food that is cashew-based. Baakris and non-veg mutton curry is one dish that is relished by every tourist in Wai. Pure Bhramin style thali is also available for all those who prefer pure veg food. Also, relish Bhel and vada pav, for you’ll get the most authentic taste of the two here. There are many sweet marts in Wai where you can pick some amazing sweets when you travel back home.
Sightseeing
If you like to explore historical sights, then you must visit the Nana Phadnavis Wada. Its a popular heritage site situated near Wai village. Its surrounded by a ghat that also has two temples. You can book a Wai homestay if you wish to explore the various temples at the place.
Wai has more than 100 temples, and you can also visit the Dhom dam that is situated at the top of the Krishna river. You can spend some serene time amidst the nature contemplating about life.
You can visit Pandavgad Fort that is 14 km away from Wai. As its 1400 ft above sea level, the view from this space is truly spectacular. For trekking and other adventure activities, you can head to Kamalgad Fort. You can also set out for paragliding adventure near Panchgani if you travel from Wai to Panchgani.
If you are planning a trip to Wai, then you can book Wai bungalow on rent. You’ll get privacy to stay with your family. Plan your trip and visit places according to your customized itinerary for an amazing experience.
