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Voykit pocket guide · India
Kamshet
Spend 1–2 days for paragliding and lakeside relaxation; reachable as a day‑trip from Mumbai or Pune.
Kamshet is a small village on the Mumbai‑Pune highway, known for paragliding schools and a scenic lake. It is best visited for a short stay of one to two days, either as a base for flying or as a peaceful stop on a road trip between Mumbai and Pune.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Jun (paragliding season)
- Avoid
- Jul–Sep (monsoon rains)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed · Mid ₹2,000–₹3,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at a local dhaba | ₹150–₹300 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₹20–₹30 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (2 km (1.2 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (1.2 mi (2 km)) | ₹30–₹50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PNQ · Pune International Airport
- About 60 km (37 mi) north, 1½ h by roadAbout 37 mi (60 km) north, 1½ h by road
- BOM · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
- About 110 km (68 mi) south, 2 h by roadAbout 68 mi (110 km) south, 2 h by road
Typical fares
- Mumbai → Kamshet (bus)
- ≈ ₹300–₹400, 2 h (check schedule)
- Pune → Kamshet (taxi)
- ≈ ₹1,200–₹1,500, 1½ h (check availability)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Auto‑rickshaws and shared taxis run along the highway; bike rentals are common for short trips around the lake.
See and do
Known for
- Paragliding school (Nirvana Paragliding)
- Vadivali Lake
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lonavala | Local bus or shared taxi, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Pune city centre | Bus or private taxi, about 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Native Place
- Guesthouse overlooking Vadivali Lake; simple rooms, good for paragliders.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | कितनी कीमत है?kitnī kīmat hai? |
| I would like a room for one night | एक रात के लिए कमरा चाहिएek raat ke liye kamra chahiye |
| Where is the lake? | झील कहाँ है?jheel kahan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Paragliding flights depend on weather; check forecasts before booking.
- Road traffic can be heavy on weekends, especially near Lonavala.
Generally safe for tourists; watch for sudden rain during monsoon and keep valuables secure in transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kamshet yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Paragliding school (Nirvana Paragliding)
- Vadivali Lake
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Kamshet, revision 4537293 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4537293
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Kamshet
कृपया इस पते पर ले चलें
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police112
Nearest Indian consular services are in Pune; US consulate in Mumbai (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/kamshet). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.