10 Best Waterfall locations near Mumbai

10 best waterfall location in mumbai
10 best waterfall location in Mumbai

Best waterfall locations near Mumbai for a weekend getaway

Mumbai is a beautiful city but we all have to agree that life in Mumbai is too busy and hectic. People get bored of their daily lives and need a short break to just chill and have fun. In that case one would definitely want to go for an outing with friends and family just to relax. The waterfall locations near Mumbai are spectacular and one would not take more than a day to explore the places near the waterfalls and enjoy with their loved ones. These locations are quite near the city and are perfect destinations for nature lovers and adventure freaks. The beautiful atmosphere and scenic beauty of these places would enable the visitors to rejuvenate themselves and create unforgettable memories.

Bhivpuri Waterfall

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Bhivpuri waterfall is located near Karjat, Mumbai. This waterfall is about 20 feet high and is only active during the monsoon season. Waterfall Rappelling is also conducted during the monsoon season which attracts a large number of enthusiasts and makes this an ideal location for nature lovers and adventure junkies. The village of Bhivpuri is located on the outskirts of the city of Mumbai and there is a railway station at Bhivpuri named Bhivpuri Road railway station which is only 2km away from the waterfall. The visitors would have to trek for about 2 km to reach the waterfall. The Bhivpuri waterfall is an ideal place to visit during the monsoon season and is a perfect place to visit during weekends as one would not take more than a day to explore this beautiful place.

Best time to visit- July to August

Pandavkada Waterfall

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Pandavkada Falls is situated in Kharghar near Navi Mumbai. It is located quite near the the city only 49 km away. This stunning waterfalls look like snow and is pure white. It is said that the Pandavas had taken shelter during their exile and it is therefore named after them. The waterfall is about 107 meters high and the force of water coming down seems to pierce the rock on which it is falling. Pandavkada Falls is one of the best waterfall locations to visit during the monsoon season . However, sometimes it remains closed due to the overflow of water. It is an ideal location for one day picnic with family and friends which would enable you to rejuvenate yourself.

Best time to visit- July to September

Randha Fall

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The Randha Falls is located near Igatpuri in the state of Maharashtra and is the 3rd largest waterfall of India. The Randha Falls is a major source of the generation of hydroelectric power in the Bhandardara region. The waterfall is formed over the Parvara river and is of a height of 170 feet. The famous Wilson Dam is situated 11km from the waterfall and can also be visited on the same day. It is situated at a distance of 177 km from Mumbai and can be reached by roadways. The scenic beauty of this place is mesmerizing and is a lovely destination for nature lovers to spend a weekend with family and friends and make everlasting memories.

Best time to visit- July to September

Vangani Fall

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The Vangani Falls is one of the most famous and highly visited tourist attractions in Maharashtra. It is located in the Bedis village near the Vangani district which is quite close to the city of Mumbai. This is a beautiful and safe waterfall. There is also a dam near the Vangani waterfalls and is named Bhargirath Dam. This waterfall looks stunning especially during the monsoons when the whole surrounding becomes green and this becomes an admirable location for nature lovers. It is a lovely location for a one day trip with friends and family and is visited by people from all over the world to enjoy its scenic beauty.

Beat time to visit- July to September

Lingmala Fall

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The Lingmala falls is one of the best locations to visit near Mahabaleshwar and is situated 252 km from Mumbai. It is situated on the Venna Valley, Satara and is one of the most famous tourist locations of Maharashtra. The waterfall is of 500 feet and is formed by Venna River. There are two waterfalls one is the mini one and the other is the main one. There is no way to enter the main falls and therefore one can enjoy and swim in the pool formed by the mini waterfall. The waterfall looks stunning and is a perfect destination for a one day trip with family and friends.

Best time to visit- July to October

Dhobi Fall

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The Dhobi Falls is located at a distance of 267 km from Mumbai. The south side of this waterfall offers beautiful view of the Elphinstone Point ravine. The water of the Dhobi Falls, falls in a deep valley and eventually merges with Konya river. It is surrounded by hills on almost all sides and looks extremely beautiful. It is one of the best tourist locations of Maharashtra which is located near Mahabaleshwar. It is an attractive location surrounded by greenery for a one day trip with friends and family where one can enjoy and rejuvenate themselves.

Best time to visit- July to October

Thoseghar Fall

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The Thoseghar Waterfall is quite close to Mumbai and it would take around 3 hours to reach this location from Pune. This place is famous as the waterfall is located within the forest and flows from a height of about 1000 feet. In order to reach the point where the main waterfall can be seen one might have to trek a bit, however entry to the main portion of the waterfall is restricted. The visitors can enjoy the view of the entire waterfall form the top of the mountain. The surrounding is extremely beautiful and the waterfall is surrounded by hills and greenery on all the sides. This is one of the best waterfall locations near Mumbai to visit during monsoon and the calm and serene atmosphere of this place would leave the tourists refreshed and relaxed.

Best time to visit- July to November

Vajraj Fall

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This waterfall is located 280 km from Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is one of the few perennial and is among the tallest waterfalls of Maharashtra. The waterfall is more than 850 feet high and one would have to trek for about 500 meters in order to get to the top of the waterfall. However, the trek is not a difficult one. During the monsoon season the surroundings of this location becomes green which looks beautiful. This is a lovely destination for a weekend getaway with family and friends in order to relax and have fun in this beautiful environment. The Kas Plateau Valley also known as the ‘Valley of Flowers’ is located only 5 km from Vajraj Falls and can be visited. Bathing is not advisable at the Vajraj Falls as the pool under the falls is quite deep.

Best time to visit- July to October

Chinaman’s Waterfall

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The Chinaman’s Waterfalls is located 261 km from Mumbai. The land near this water body was looked after by the Chinese men and therefore this beautiful falls is named after them and is called the Chinaman’s Waterfalls. The best thing to see in this place is to see two falls merge together to form a single stream. The Babington Point is the place from where one can enjoy the view of the stunning falls. This is a very calm and quite location surrounded by lush green trees. This is an amazing place for a weekend getaway with friends and family.

Best time to visit- July to November

Vihigoan Fall

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The Vihigoan Falls is located at a distance of 125 km from Mumbai. This is a beautiful location and the falls look stunning especially during the rainy season. This is a perfect destination for enthusiasts as one can indulge in adventurous activities like river rafting and rappelling during the monsoons when the water flows in full force. One can swim in the pool formed by the waterfall and enjoy a fun time with family and friends. This is a beautiful and safe location and has proved to be a lovely destination to hang out with your loved ones during weekends. The splendid surrounding and clam atmosphere would enable the visitors to make unforgettable memories.

Best time to visit- June to September

 

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