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Travel via Pune, or via NH17: stay on the highway till Poladpur, then turn left towards Mahabaleshwar. Tapola is about 25 km beyond Mahabaleshwar — roughly 245 km from Mumbai via NH17.
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Jalsrushti sits right on the banks of Tapola lake, barely a five-minute drive from the Tapola bus stand, just ahead of Vanavli.
Tapola is about 25 km from Mahabaleshwar. Visitors can reach it by hiring a tourist vehicle or by public transport from Mahabaleshwar.
Take a bus to Mahabaleshwar — luxury Volvo buses run from major cities. From there, public buses and regular shared jeeps connect Mahabaleshwar and Tapola.
Public transport is budget-friendly, but your own or a hired vehicle is far more convenient — especially if you plan to visit places like Kaas, where public transport is limited.
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Tapola is about 25 km from Mahabaleshwar. Hire a tourist vehicle, take a public bus, or hop on one of the shared jeeps that run regularly between the two.
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