Devkund Waterfalls

Devkund Fallsis a waterfall located near Bhira, in Raigad district, India. It is a 'plunge' waterfall pouring massive amounts of water on the rocky surface underneath. It is a popular spot for one day picnics.Devkund Waterfall is located in Bhira Patnus and since it went viral on social media, it has become extremely crowded and dangerous place. Several lives have been lost while amateurs try to visit this place on their own. It is the confluence of three waterfalls and is said to be the origin of Kundalika River. It is about a three-hour trek from base village along the dam backwater and through forest to reach this place known as ‘Devkund’. A major part of the trek goes through some semi-dried forests with the river running parallel and sometimes crisscrossing through the route.A guide is required to be taken during the trek as there is dense forest around.

• Distance from Pune: 110 km

• Distance from Mumbai: 170 km

• Distance from Lonavala: 52 km

Nearest airports

• Pune: domestic

• Mumbai: international

Nearest railway junctions

• Mangaon railway station on Konkan Railway, 30 km away

• Lonavala railway station on Central Railway, 82 km away

Trek details

• Duration: 1.5-2 hrs (to reach the waterfall from start point)

• Distance: 6.5 km approx. (one sided)

• Difficulty level: moderate (becomes life threatening in heavy monsoons since three streams have to be crossed)

• Endurance required: medium