Waterfalls Near Mumbai
Tired after a long week of hectic work and stress? Well, monsoons have finally touched Mumbai and this time the clouds have been more merciful than before raining more than what we normally expect. While rains lead to flood and traffic jam problems during the weekdays it also offers a better way to relax and get back into action on weekends. Many Mumbaikars feel the need to just take a break from their hectic schedule and drive away not too far from the city into a place that can offer them lush greenery and icy cool waterfall where they can enjoy and have some great time with their family and friends. Here we take a look at the top 5 waterfalls near Mumbai that offer the best way to enjoy our weekend.
Tungareshwar Waterfalls
If you don’t want to travel too far from the city you can catch a Western Railway local train and get down at Vasai or even at Naigaon and head towards Tungareshwar waterfalls that offer complete fun and thrill that you can get within the city limits. Although, you might find that there are many people here especially during the weekends but you cannot help much because most visitors come here on weekends to break free and enjoy the waterfall. You can also take a rickshaw from Vasai station or you can make use of the local state transport bus to reach the destination.
Tungareshwar Waterfalls
The area around the waterfall is thickly wooded so nature lovers can always enjoy clicking some great pictures while adventure lovers can enjoy trekking and climbing up the rocks. However, I would like to alert my readers that trekking can be risky here and many lives have been lost here already since the rocks are slippery due to rain water.
Bushi Dam
Me at Bushi Dam Lonavala
I know Bushi Dam is not a waterfall destination but it can offer you the same kind of experience for sure. The dam is in Lonavala and as usual you will find lot of people here especially during the weekends as many Mumbaikars and even people from Pune rush to Bushi Dam to enjoy some water splashing activities.
Sarah at Bushi Dam Lonavala
While the lower side of Bushi dam might be crowded with people that do not want to climb higher but you can go around the dam and find a way to gradually move up the hill and reach a spot where you will find a waterfall. It’s not that hard to reach up and if you are confused just follow the people and you will find a way.
Bhivpuri Waterfalls
Not too far away from Karjat you will find Bhivpuri Road station and that should be your next stop to get down and enjoy Bhivpuri waterfalls that offer you a great time to get wet and wild. The waterfalls offer you a better way to start your weekend and if you want to get back home the same day you don’t even have to bother because the place is not too far from Mumbai.
Bhivpuri Waterfalls
The area around the waterfall is remote and therefore you can enjoy lush green mountains and rain clouds that can offer a magnificent view that you can capture on your camera. Bhivpuri Waterfalls are just around 30 minutes trek distance from the station but you can also take a local rickshaw to get here.
Chinchoti Waterfalls
Located on the Mumbai Ahmedabad highway, Chinchoti waterfalls is around Juhuchandra Village and Vasai offering a splendid way to break free this weekend. This place comes alive when the rainy season is on its peak and you can enjoy some fresh green landscape and cool water falling on you the moment you are here.
Chinchoti Waterfalls
There are many small waterfalls here along with one big one so you have a choice to decide. Wild cats are one of the problems here because of the thick dense forest around but you can always stay in group to avoid any unfortunate incidents. A better way to reach this place is get down at Naigaon and take a rickshaw that can take you to Chinchoti falls.
Malshej Ghats
Malshej Ghat Riverlet
Just 154 kilometers north east of Mumbai you will find Malshej Ghats on the map and although this is just a mountain pass you will find many waterfalls here that can offer you a better way to get wet this weekend. Malshej Ghats is indeed among the must visit top 5 waterfall destinations near Mumbai. You don’t need to worry about the number of people here because there are many small and big waterfalls here throughout the area that can quench your thirst to feel the cool mountain water on you.
Malshej Ghats
Enjoy the great landscape that you can get here during the monsoon time and nature lovers can enjoy different species of flowers and birds here during this season.
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Incredibly beautiful.
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Waterfalls and Canals – Pt-1
One of the best things that has happened this year in terms of blogging was having been invited to join a small group of people to share ideas, encouragement and advice. I think that I am truly the lucky member of this bunch because I think I am the only one who isn’t working as a writer. I am in some impressive company and I will be sharing some of their work during the remainder of the summer as a way of mixing it up a bit.
Back in May, I had an idea for two or more of us to try to write complimentary posts. I decided that I was going to start by attempting to write a travel post like one written by Sharukh Bamboat titled “Must Visit Top 5 Waterfalls Near Mumbai.” Sharukh has several other travel posts, but I am particularly fond of waterfalls. I will be following this in a day or two with a post about a local Connecticut water attraction. I hope you enjoy Sharrukh’s post.
Another stunning and beautifully illustrated account of the marvels India has to offer; there really is something magical about a picturesque waterfull, and you’ve gone a long way to capuring a little part of that magic here – when time allows I’ll post something to the group on some of the Welsh and Scotish waterfalls it’s been my pleasure to encounter…
Sure 🙂 I would love to read more on that.
Nothing is better then a break from tight schedule. plan a small trip and enjoy.the best part is to have choice with details
What a beautiful post. I love to see places I will never get to physically. That makes blogging really exciting- it’s like travelling around the world. Gorgeous photos!
Thank you so much for your comment. Hope my blog gives you a different view of India that you never get to see on TV.