How to Reach Devkund Waterfall Trek

Devkund Waterfall Trek, located among the Sahyadris in Maharashtra, India, is a breathtaking expedition. The route is well known for its impressive scenery and magical Devkund Fall, the prime focus of the trek. It is a long journey that takes you through thickets, boulders, and twisted trails amidst a beautiful mix of the outdoors and excitement. While passing through the trail, your waiting and anticipation builds till the unveiling of Devkund Waterfall which falls off, and eventually makes a pool of clean water. It has crystal water and a good surrounding of greenery which makes the place perfect for people who love nature walks. Trekking is not just a tough task but also an inspirational mission that gives birth to a number of incredible emotions and feelings, helping an individual to realize his or her true self and achieve harmony with nature.

How to reach the base of the Devkund Waterfall trek

Devkund Waterfall is accessed through the village of Bhira which lies 28 kilometers away from the famous town of Pali wherein lies the temple of the Ballaleshwar Ganpati temple. There are two ways of going to Pali. First consists of getting on a direct state transport bus starting at Panvel depot up to Pali. The other choice is getting off at Vakan where all Mumbai-Goa highway bound buses pass through including those heading for Mahd and beyond.

• Travelers from Mumbai should take the Mumbai-Chembur-Vashi-Pune Expressway-Khalapur-Pali-Bhira route.
• Travelers traveling from Pune are advised to take Pune-Kothrud-Bhugaon-Pirangut-Mulshi-Tamhini Ghat road because of its picturesque scenery.

Trek Details

The extensive parking lot located in Bhira serves as the starting point for the trip, which is indicated by clear signs posted along the way indicating directions at reasonable intervals. In contrary to widespread beliefs, the likelihood of getting lost in the forest is minimal due to a well-traced path that surpasses the quality of trails in some popular trekking trails of Maharashtra.

The first thirty (30) minutes of the path lies on the western bank of Bhiri reservoir, providing a scenic backdrop. This is a good place for those who are considering spending a night because it acts as a campsite although one cannot sleep anywhere close to the falls. In addition, the beautiful scenery around the Reservoirs further adds to the attractiveness of the campsite.

From this point descending a little and we enter the banks of the reservoir then down the trail it goes deep into the trees below. The first half hour consists of walking across two dry streams at intervals of about twenty minutes. This area has a beautiful combination of open fields and wooded land.

This part of the route then rises for a while. While not being too high, the hill is very demanding in one’s energy. Here and there one finds tiny huts with their offer of tea, lemons plus a variety of snacks. The journey through the thick forest is quite risky with the branches around during this climb.

At the end of the climb, the trail goes into an area which is covered with stones. The impressive waterfall comes after a short walk of approximately 10 minutes through the rocks. A boundary bisects the pond, delineated by local markings. The first half of the split part allows swimming, and the bottom end of a place measuring about sixty feet deep, prohibits access because of it being close to touching the ground.