"PORTOFINO" is in INDIA? "No", It is in Italy. But you can visit in India. LAVASA ' A Hill City

[Mukesh71]

Hi dear all LG Friends,

How I reached Lavasa:

I have visited my friend in Pune, along with my son, in the month of Fab’ 2019. During my visit, I remembered about ‘Lavasa’ – a “Lavish/Luxury Life City”; during 2008 to 2010, Lavasa, as a starting project, made much noise & hype, through Full Page newspaper ads, etc. Hence, I asked my friend about the current status – inspired by his answers, we decided to visit Lavasa!

Thanks to my friend, who drove us to Lavasa with his family. The two hour drive was not very comfortable as the roads were very poor. We started in the morning and returned in the night.

I am eager to share my experience of my memorable visit to “Lavasa” and look forward to #Guide you for your visit.!

What is Lavasa?

Lavasa is a well-planned (private) Hill City around 60 KMs from Pune, Maharashtra. This enjoyable & modern, hill station is a retreat for visitors. It offers a lot to its tourists - from breath-taking viewpoints, picturesque sceneries, astonishing surroundings, etc…. to a getting developed infrastructure (partially completed).

Then, what is the connection Between Portofino & Lavasa?

Lavasa is designed keeping Portofino in mind!

1. Looking at the Photos, you can make out the similarities of the buildings & colour, shape ect.
2. The name? = Name was given by an American Branding Company
3. In Lavasa, the style of the building, Macro lay out concepts, names of streets, etc. have resemblance with Portofino.
4. In short, Lavasa will be a copy of modern Portofino, when completed.

To talk little more about Lavasa:

After the independence of India, this is the first planned Hill station to be operational. Located in Sahayadri Mountains, the climate though out the year is pleasant, although monsoon gifts a different feel to Lavasa. In Lavasa, the Main Street, Portofino, follows around the edge of a man-made lake, at the center of Dasve. To me, Lavasa will allow the occupants to “Live, learn, work and play in harmony with nature. Only the post office and police station is under the local Government body. A City manager, appointed by the developer is in charge of the project.

Here are few views of the project: What to see & enjoy here, presently.

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Location:

How to reach Lavasa:

1. By Bus: There are many buses flying between different cities of Mumbai & Pune, and is the most economical transportation; better to book advance.
2. Train: The nearest Railway station is Pune only, which is around 65 KMs.
3. Flight: Again, the closest airport is Pune; although Lavasa has a helipad, no much services.
4. By Taxi/Own Car: One of the best experience (presently, the roads are bad) to reach Lavasa by road; an approximate 2 Hours will be drive tie

The different entities available & coming up are Restaurants, Entertainment centres, different hotels & resorts, educational institutes, shopping centres, housing projects (for variety of classes), professional companies etc.

A fee of Rs.500.00 is charged to enter in the city of “Lavasa”.

There many entertainments & activities, available in Lavasa; for an approximate idea:

The Water Sport activities carry charges as follows:

Peddle Boat @Rs.150/Person for 20 Min.

Jet-Ski @ Rs.600/Person

Cruise Boat @Rs250/Person

Jetovator Training @Rs.4000/Person

Towable @Rs.1500/two person

Twin Rider cycles are available for half an hour for hire.

There are many Restaurants and a variety of choice are also available (Budget food, Continental food, Chinese food, etc.)

Conclusion:

Worth visiting with family & friends – Surely, Lavasa will gift you a very memorable holiday.

Portofino of India. Visit Lavasa, A Beautuful Hill Station in India

Did you enjoyed my post? Will you be visiting?

Thanks for your replies.

I am tagging Dear Moderators @Aruni @MoniDi @DeniGu . You will like to see it. I am also tagging my fellow LGs of Delhi community @AmbrishVarshney @Explore_Keshav will like see and comment please.

[TravellerG]

Hi my dear Team Member, LG Mukesh…

Your post has really come out very well; much above my expectations. What you explained to me, regarding text & photos, both have exceeded my expectations. I shall surely try plan a trip, at my earliest.

My dear Moderators @BorrisS , @sonnyNg & @KatyaL

& L10 LGs @AdamGT @TheEagleEye @C_T @EmekaUlor

& LGs @PennyChristie @uavalentine , in my humble triumph to promote other LGs to publish their posts in LG Connect, I trying to promote, our LG @Mukesh71 who is a good Photography enthusiast and traveler.

Can I expect your support & attention,

Thanks in advance

[MoniDi]

Hi @Mukesh71 ,

Thanks for tagging me. I have never heard about Lavasa before but it sure does look interesting. With all its colourful buildings and nice streets where you can have a walk with a friend, it definitely drew my attention. What do you like the most about this place? Are there any cafes and restaurants that you recommend to the community?

[Mukesh71]

Thanks a Lot @MoniDi for so early acknowledgement & lovely comment. I like it’s Peaceful atmosphere, picturesque surroundings, neat n clean streets of Lavasa. There are many restro-bars, street food outlets, Hotels & cafe through out the walkway of Lavasa Hill City. “The All American Diner”, “Chor Bizarre”, “Chaat-Watt” & many more restaurant are there.

Down-Town Restro-bar is also a good option for hangout.

[AdamGT]

I also have never heard of or been to Lavasa. It certainly doesn’t look like any place in India; very modern buildings on the lake. You have certainly described it well @Mukesh71 with great photos each having very appropraite captions I thank you for that because thay make your story really easy to follow. Is Lavasa a new purpose built place? The man-made lake looks amazing and so large and I can see from your photos, boating is a big activity.

[Mukesh71]

Oh!! @TravellerG Sir Thanks a Lot for inspiring to write a more post on my Lavasa trip experience. You have always motivate us to grow to the next level. We have to learn a Lot from you Sir.

[sonnyNg]

Hi @Mukesh71 , @TravellerG

Thanks for sharing and mentioning us!

It takes a lot of knowledge to make the comparisons between, kudos to that!

Do you think Portofino and Lavasa could be sister cities? : ]

[Shraddha7506]

Wow… @Mukesh71 what a lovely place is it. Is it really in India? I hv not heard about it before read your post. I will plan to visit Lavasa in near future. Thanks for sharing the information about Lavasa.

[EmekaUlor]

This is a good description of Lavasa. I have an idea in my head already reading your post. India has lots of hidden gems and this is one. Thanks for shaing.

[TravellerG]

Hwllo dear @MoniDi ,

Thanks for supporting our LG @Mukesh71 - I am sure this motivation will enable him to bring our more of his talents; request him to contribute more…

Regards

[TravellerG]

Very kind of you for responding to @Mukesh71 -

Your motivations will tempt him to contribute more.

Thanks

[TravellerG]

Thanks for promoting our @Mukesh71 …

Yes, As per master plan, Portofino & Lavasa will be close “Look Alike” once Lavasa is completed.

Your inspirations bring out many talents of junior LGs.

Thank you very much dear friend & Moderator @sonnyNg

[TravellerG]

Thanks for your response, LG @Shraddha7506

Can we request you to kindly publish a post?

What is your hobby?

What are the topics, you love to review in Google Maps?

I am sure you can discuss a bit more here…

Dear @Mukesh71 a little motivation may bring out the talents of @Shraddha7506

Regards

[TravellerG]

Hi dear friend & L10 LG @EmekaUlor ,

Your response goes a long way in bring out the talents of many LGs like our @EmekaUlor -

Thanks for your supports,

With regards

[raghavsood]

Thanks for sharing this post @Mukesh71 . Got to know about a new place!

[JMD9]

Hi @Mukesh71 a very well and good post .This place is really looks good and I am also never heard about this place but now through your post I know everything about this place so thanks for sharing this post in very details keep this habit alive for exploring the places.

Regard

@JMD9

[Mukesh71]

Thanks Dear @JMD9 for ur comment. It’s a good place if you go nearby Pune, Maharashtra.

https://youtu.be/V2k6bEXdIt0

It is another link of video, can make you feel better about the place.

I want to tag our fellow LG @deepakjhic , who will like to see this post

[Explore_Keshav]

Absolutely loved how you have collated the information at one place. Great read

[Mukesh71]

Thanks @sonnyNg for acknowledging & comment on my post. You are right, I hv to do study before making comparison between Lavasa and Portofino. As I hv not seen/ visited Potofino , I hv not much knowledge about Portofino. But as per my search on Internet about Lavasa, it is every where compared with Portofino, so I made this post. Thanks for ur comment again. Hopping for a favourable comment.

[Mukesh71]

Thanks @Explore_Keshav for ur comment Dear. As I remember only your’s & @AmbrishVarshney connect IDs out of our Delhi community, so I only tagged both of you. Hope you hv liked it Dear