Start time:6 am Total distance: 40 km to 60 km approx based on return route
About Narsobawadi:
Narsobawadi is famous for the temple of Shri Narasimha Saraswati.Shri Dattatreya in his Narasimha Saraswati incarnation is believed to have lived here for as long as 12 years.
the cycle journey:
Start your ride as early as possible since you can relax and enjoy further in nature and return back before it gets hot.Ride on Kolhapur road and through Ankali bridge take left from udgaon towards KPT corner. Further on the way you will pass by Shri Datt factory.(Here, if you have time, you can go inside to see the clean and beautiful premises with lot many varieties of trees, garden and landscapes) .
Just before entering Shirol ,you will see "Kalleshwar lake" .Feels nice to see early in morning..! Then further you will observe sugarcane fields lined up on both sides and further, Maruti temple ,where you can relax a bit or else continue to 'Narsobawadi'.
'Narsobawadi' is a holy place of pilgrim located on the banks of river Krishna. River Panchganga meets river Krishna at this holy place. It's a serene and peaceful place full of positive vibes where you will forget everything and experience peace.
Upon entry into Wadi,there are lot many shops on both sides of the walk to temple. Here you can park your bicycles safely.You can have a holy bath as well as enjoy swimming in the river and seek blessings of the Lord Dattatreya.The scenery around the place is also magnificent.
Narasobawadi is also famous for milk products viz; Basundi, Khava, Kunda, Pedha.Also you will get farm fresh vegetables at this place directly from farmers. There are many options for fresh breakfast in many restaurants.
Further you can go towards Kurundwad ghat road to visit,"Sarsenapti Santaji Ghorpade Samadhi." It's an inspirational place and a must visit when in Wadi.From there too you can see the confluence of rivers.
Returning back you can choose three options:
Back through Shirol as you came.
Here while going ,if you're late you can try fresh Zunka Bhakri @ Datt factory.Else continue further through Ankali bridge to Sangli.
Reach Shirol and take right diversion towards Arjunwad.This route is also beautiful locations for photo shoot, especially on the Arjunwad bridge.Further you will reach to Miraj and from there to Sangli.
Option 3: Bahirewadi-Nandni route
.....Enroute Nandni road
Go further towards Kurundwad. Here you have to ride through through the narrow lanes of Kurundwad and reach a bridge which takes you further through Bahirewadi on a smooth road towards Nandni. This road ...loaded with oxygen is worth experiencing and of course photogenic too...In Nandni, you can visit famous 'Kalbhairavnath Temple' and also the Nandni Jain math. Further this road meets Jaysingpur outskirts and through bypass you reach KPT corner.From there to Ankali bridge and to Sangli.
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