Tapola, an ideal picnic spot, is located on the hilly ranges of Sahyadri at a distance of 27 km from
Mahabaleshwar and 80 km from
Satara. Dense woods, wildlife and picturesque lakes make it an interesting tourist point.
Shivsagar dam, the biggest of its kind in Maharashtra, is located here. It is an ideal venue for boating. Vasota Fort is at a walking distance from Tapola.