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Hi i am from Singapore and i am currently doing an internship in India. I am staying in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai and would like to visit Vihigaon or some other waterfalls. Could you tell me how i could get there from the Vashi area and would it ba advisable to go alone, or are there planned trips which i could join?
Originally Posted by AvidTrekker 
Vihigaon is my secret too. No more. The dam will come up in 2010. I believe we still have two monsoons left. After Khodala, take the Suryamaal Road. There are many waterfalls between Suryamaal and Parali. They will remain after 2010 
At Khodala itself, ask for Dohi waterfalls.. a 30 min walk (you will need a guide the first time).
Have you been to the Dhanushyateerth waterfalls near Igatpuri ? (walking towards Bhavli?) They are my personal favourite.
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Vihigaon is my secret too. No more. The dam will come up in 2010. I believe we still have two monsoons left. After Khodala, take the Suryamaal Road. There are many waterfalls between Suryamaal and Parali. They will remain after 2010 At Khodala itself, ask for Dohi waterfalls.. a 30 min walk (you will need a guide the first time).Have you been to the Dhanushyateerth waterfalls near Igatpuri ? (walking towards Bhavli?) They are my personal favourite.
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You can visit waterfalls alone. There are no signboards with directions. There are hundreds around Mumbai. You have to ask your way through. Thing is you should know Marathi as even Hindi is not spoken by the locals in the villages.
Originally Posted by Darenlee Hi i am from Singapore and i am currently doing an internship in India. I am staying in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai and would like to visit Vihigaon or some other waterfalls. Could you tell me how i could get there from the Vashi area and would it ba advisable to go alone, or are there planned trips which i could join?
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Hi i am from Singapore and i am currently doing an internship in India. I am staying in Sanpada, Navi Mumbai and would like to visit Vihigaon or some other waterfalls. Could you tell me how i could get there from the Vashi area and would it ba advisable to go alone, or are there planned trips which i could join?Thanks
If you want to join up a group, this is the right season. You will have to PM me [for which you are not qualified yet (anyone qualifies after 10 posts and 15 days on IM)]
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Ok i guess i cant go alone because i speak neither Hindi nor Marathi. I can only speak english and mandarin.Could you email me about going in a group to the waterfalls? My email is darenlee85@hotmail.com I dont think i will be able to post 10 times in the next few days
Originally Posted by AvidTrekker You can visit waterfalls alone. There are no signboards with directions. There are hundreds around Mumbai. You have to ask your way through. Thing is you should know Marathi as even Hindi is not spoken by the locals in the villages.
If you want to join up a group, this is the right season. You will have to PM me [for which you are not qualified yet (anyone qualifies after 10 posts and 15 days on IM)]
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You can visit waterfalls alone. There are no signboards with directions. There are hundreds around Mumbai. You have to ask your way through. Thing is you should know Marathi as even Hindi is not spoken by the locals in the villages.If you want to join up a group, this is the right season. You will have to PM me [for which you are not qualified yet (anyone qualifies after 10 posts and 15 days on IM)]
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To Darenlee
Check Post No.11 at Forests in Maharashtra
for directions to get to Vihigaon from Kasara. From Navi Mumbai, you need to get onto NH3 [Nashik highway] and keep going upto Jawhar phata just beyond Kasara.
As you are not familiar with the place, its better if you join a group as Avid Trekker has suggested, or ask your work colleagues to organise a waterfall picnic.
Malshej Ghat has fabulous waterfalls, its about 2 hrs drive from Navi Mumbai.
I believe there is a huge waterfall - Pandavkada - at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai which you could also enquire about.
In any event, dont go yet, given the present lull in the monsoons. Wait for mid July for more 'water' flow in the falls. When the monsoons are in full force, the Kanheri caves at Sanjay Gandhi NP at Borivili, also become respectable waterfalls.
Have fun, and do post your experiences.
Check Post No.11 at Forests in Maharashtra
for directions to get to Vihigaon from Kasara. From Navi Mumbai, you need to get onto NH3 [Nashik highway] and keep going upto Jawhar phata just beyond Kasara.
As you are not familiar with the place, its better if you join a group as Avid Trekker has suggested, or ask your work colleagues to organise a waterfall picnic.
Malshej Ghat has fabulous waterfalls, its about 2 hrs drive from Navi Mumbai.
I believe there is a huge waterfall - Pandavkada - at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai which you could also enquire about.
In any event, dont go yet, given the present lull in the monsoons. Wait for mid July for more 'water' flow in the falls. When the monsoons are in full force, the Kanheri caves at Sanjay Gandhi NP at Borivili, also become respectable waterfalls.
Have fun, and do post your experiences.
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Does anybody know phone no. of forest department where I can book forest dep. rest-house in Bhimashankar ?...their old no. was 020-25124182...it seems to be changed now ...anyone having idea about new no. ?( their office located somewhere near salunkhe vihar in fatimanagar, pune) .Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Swapnil Does anybody know phone no. of forest department where I can book forest dep. rest-house in Bhimashankar ?...their old no. was 020-25124182...it seems to be changed now ...anyone having idea about new no. ?( their office located somewhere near salunkhe vihar in fatimanagar, pune) .Thanks.
Does anybody know phone no. of forest department where I can book forest dep. rest-house in Bhimashankar ?...their old no. was 020-25124182...it seems to be changed now ...anyone having idea about new no. ?( their office located somewhere near salunkhe vihar in fatimanagar, pune) .Thanks. Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife, Western Region, New P.M.T. Building,
Swargate, Shankarshet Road, Pune 411 042 Maharashtra, India
00-91-20-4471465
If the number has changed, try the BSNL website for number change.
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Thanks....but that office shifted away from P.M.T building (to nr. salunkhe vihar) long ago...could you please provide me BSNL website link for changed number ? (I found only tel. directory on their site)
Originally Posted by snonymous Try this for booking the FRH: It is from the Bhimashankar page at http://www.mahaforest.nic.in/
Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife, Western Region, New P.M.T. Building,
Swargate, Shankarshet Road, Pune 411 042 Maharashtra, India
00-91-20-4471465
If the number has changed, try the BSNL website for number change.
Try this for booking the FRH: It is from the Bhimashankar page at http://www.mahaforest.nic.in/Deputy Conservator of Forests,
Wildlife, Western Region, New P.M.T. Building,
Swargate, Shankarshet Road, Pune 411 042 Maharashtra, India
00-91-20-4471465
If the number has changed, try the BSNL website for number change.
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Originally Posted by Swapnil T.could you please provide me BSNL website link for changed number ? (I found only tel. directory on their site)
T.could you please provide me BSNL website link for changed number ? (I found only tel. directory on their site) http://www.bsnlpune.com or call their helpline 1500
Swapnil:
This below, copied from BSNL Pune search
020-20255240 PUNE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST 94OPP SYMBOISIS COLLEGES B ROADBHAMBURDA HAVELI 411004
2 020-20255163 PUNE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST PUNE 04 94OPP SYMBIOSOS COLLEGES B ROADBHAMBURDA HAVELI 411004
3 020-25679946 PUNE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS 94BHAMBURDA VANVIHARS B ROADOPP SYMBIOSIS COLLEGE 411004
This below, copied from BSNL Pune search
020-20255240 PUNE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST 94OPP SYMBOISIS COLLEGES B ROADBHAMBURDA HAVELI 411004
2 020-20255163 PUNE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FOREST PUNE 04 94OPP SYMBIOSOS COLLEGES B ROADBHAMBURDA HAVELI 411004
3 020-25679946 PUNE DEPUTY CONSERVATOR OF FORESTS 94BHAMBURDA VANVIHARS B ROADOPP SYMBIOSIS COLLEGE 411004
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hello sysnonimous
Originally Posted by snonymous Enjoy the monsoons with all its waterfalls and wildflowers. If you want something really different and enjoyable, take a trip along NH3 upto Jawhar phata [9km before Igatpuri]. Turn left here and keep going. About 3km along the way comes Vihigaon with its magnificent waterfall [75m and broad]. From here, walk the rest of the way along the road which is in a dense forest along a gorge on the Vaitarna river. There are millions of waterfalls, small and big, umpteen wildflowers, not a soul in sight apart from the odd villager, its paradise on earth. You will come across a beautiful mini Niagara Falls, cut through the forest [may be slippery] and walk along the edge [be careful - one slip leads to oblivion]. When you have had your fill, walk upto the old British stone bridge. The road continues with many delightful peaceful spots all the way upto Khodala. The minus point. All this is going to disappear very shortly in the Middle Vaitarna Dam project, so enjoy it while it is still there. The monsoons of 2008 may be the last opportunity. I have been here for the last so many years and selfishly kept it as my little secret but now that it is going to be destroyed, Im sharing the location. Right now in the dry season it is possible to see all the potholes along the gorge, and also to walk along the rim of the gorge for quite a good way. It is pleasant uptil around 11am. The area is pristine as there are no tourists ever, apart from the odd nature lover like me. Food available at dhabas on the highway.
Another August paradise is Malshej Ghat. NH3 to Kalyan Bhiwandi phata, right turn to Kalyan, through to Murbad, Saralgaon, Vaisakhare and Malshej. TIP: Avoid like the plague on weekends and public holidays when it is full of drunken unruly [mostly male] revellers. On week days it is waterfall heaven, some come right across the road like a bridge. The mountains are misty and cool with lots of trails to explore. MTDC has a hotel at the plateau immediately after the Malshej tunnel. From here you can experience the boomerang effect if you throw anything light off the cliff edge. On a clear day you can see neighbouring Harishchandragad.
Bhandardara is also a good monsoon outing. NH3 to Igatpuri then Ghoti, turn right here and follow the road via Beale lake all the way to Bhandardara - Lake Arthur. MTDC has a hotel here too. You will pass Mount Kalsubai on the way at 1600+ m its the highest peak in Maharashtra. Splendid scenery. The Randha falls are worth a visit as are Amruteshwar and Ratangad. When the dam water is released or overflows, the Umbrella falls appear.
Enjoy the monsoons with all its waterfalls and wildflowers. If you want something really different and enjoyable, take a trip along NH3 upto Jawhar phata [9km before Igatpuri]. Turn left here and keep going. About 3km along the way comes Vihigaon with its magnificent waterfall [75m and broad]. From here, walk the rest of the way along the road which is in a dense forest along a gorge on the Vaitarna river. There are millions of waterfalls, small and big, umpteen wildflowers, not a soul in sight apart from the odd villager, its paradise on earth. You will come across a beautiful mini Niagara Falls, cut through the forest [may be slippery] and walk along the edge [be careful - one slip leads to oblivion]. When you have had your fill, walk upto the old British stone bridge. The road continues with many delightful peaceful spots all the way upto Khodala. The minus point. All this is going to disappear very shortly in the Middle Vaitarna Dam project, so enjoy it while it is still there. The monsoons of 2008 may be the last opportunity. I have been here for the last so many years and selfishly kept it as my little secret but now that it is going to be destroyed, Im sharing the location. Right now in the dry season it is possible to see all the potholes along the gorge, and also to walk along the rim of the gorge for quite a good way. It is pleasant uptil around 11am. The area is pristine as there are no tourists ever, apart from the odd nature lover like me. Food available at dhabas on the highway.Another August paradise is Malshej Ghat. NH3 to Kalyan Bhiwandi phata, right turn to Kalyan, through to Murbad, Saralgaon, Vaisakhare and Malshej. TIP: Avoid like the plague on weekends and public holidays when it is full of drunken unruly [mostly male] revellers. On week days it is waterfall heaven, some come right across the road like a bridge. The mountains are misty and cool with lots of trails to explore. MTDC has a hotel at the plateau immediately after the Malshej tunnel. From here you can experience the boomerang effect if you throw anything light off the cliff edge. On a clear day you can see neighbouring Harishchandragad.
Bhandardara is also a good monsoon outing. NH3 to Igatpuri then Ghoti, turn right here and follow the road via Beale lake all the way to Bhandardara - Lake Arthur. MTDC has a hotel here too. You will pass Mount Kalsubai on the way at 1600+ m its the highest peak in Maharashtra. Splendid scenery. The Randha falls are worth a visit as are Amruteshwar and Ratangad. When the dam water is released or overflows, the Umbrella falls appear.
i plan to middle vaitarna area from mumbai, i will go in my WAGON R, are the roads good enough for my little car, and any accomodation around there??
thanks
cheers
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Originally Posted by goodfriend hello sysnonimous
i plan to middle vaitarna area from mumbai, i will go in my WAGON R, are the roads good enough for my little car, and any accomodation around there??
thanks
cheers
hello sysnonimousi plan to middle vaitarna area from mumbai, i will go in my WAGON R, are the roads good enough for my little car, and any accomodation around there??
thanks
cheers
Sorry, no idea about road conditions on NH-3 at the moment, beyond Bhiwandi Kalyan phata [upto there it is good]. 4 lane work is in progress so obviously there will be some congestion given the volume of heavy truck traffic on this route. With the recent revival of the monsoons, Im sure you can also expect some potholes! If you want to take the much longer but less congested and very scenic route, take NH-3 upto Bhiwandi Kalyan phata, then turn left towards Wada and continue along the Wada Khodala road. The route is extremely scenic from Wada onwards with hardly any traffic. The road was just re surfaced prior to the monsoons, so will still be good [2 weeks ago it was good].
Igatpuri is a convenient place to stay for exploring this region. Quite a few hotels and resorts at varying budgets. Ganaka Motel on the highway is the cheapest and Ashwin, Manas, etc., probably the most expensive. There is also a high budget resort at Khodala, dont remember the name now but will post if I do.
Incidentally, about 2 months ago I read in the ToI that all the trees of the Middle Vaitarna region have been chopped, as the region is slated to be submerged as part of the dam project. The Vihigaon waterfalls will still be there [in spate at present] but I wonder how the region will look like now, devoid of its beautiful dense forest.
Do post if you go there.
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Originally Posted by snonymous Hello Goodfriend
Sorry, no idea about road conditions on NH-3 at the moment, beyond Bhiwandi Kalyan phata [upto there it is good]. 4 lane work is in progress so obviously there will be some congestion given the volume of heavy truck traffic on this route. With the recent revival of the monsoons, Im sure you can also expect some potholes! If you want to take the much longer but less congested and very scenic route, take NH-3 upto Bhiwandi Kalyan phata, then turn left towards Wada and continue along the Wada Khodala road. The route is extremely scenic from Wada onwards with hardly any traffic. The road was just re surfaced prior to the monsoons, so will still be good [2 weeks ago it was good].
Igatpuri is a convenient place to stay for exploring this region. Quite a few hotels and resorts at varying budgets. Ganaka Motel on the highway is the cheapest and Ashwin, Manas, etc., probably the most expensive. There is also a high budget resort at Khodala, dont remember the name now but will post if I do.
Incidentally, about 2 months ago I read in the ToI that all the trees of the Middle Vaitarna region have been chopped, as the region is slated to be submerged as part of the dam project. The Vihigaon waterfalls will still be there [in spate at present] but I wonder how the region will look like now, devoid of its beautiful dense forest.
Do post if you go there.
Hello GoodfriendSorry, no idea about road conditions on NH-3 at the moment, beyond Bhiwandi Kalyan phata [upto there it is good]. 4 lane work is in progress so obviously there will be some congestion given the volume of heavy truck traffic on this route. With the recent revival of the monsoons, Im sure you can also expect some potholes! If you want to take the much longer but less congested and very scenic route, take NH-3 upto Bhiwandi Kalyan phata, then turn left towards Wada and continue along the Wada Khodala road. The route is extremely scenic from Wada onwards with hardly any traffic. The road was just re surfaced prior to the monsoons, so will still be good [2 weeks ago it was good].
Igatpuri is a convenient place to stay for exploring this region. Quite a few hotels and resorts at varying budgets. Ganaka Motel on the highway is the cheapest and Ashwin, Manas, etc., probably the most expensive. There is also a high budget resort at Khodala, dont remember the name now but will post if I do.
Incidentally, about 2 months ago I read in the ToI that all the trees of the Middle Vaitarna region have been chopped, as the region is slated to be submerged as part of the dam project. The Vihigaon waterfalls will still be there [in spate at present] but I wonder how the region will look like now, devoid of its beautiful dense forest.
Do post if you go there.
there is a resort in khodala, its called mountain range resort, do you have the contact no.s of it ??
thanks
Sorry Goodfriend, Ive also heard about it and seen the signboard once at Jawhar phata. Perhaps you could try a google or similar search. Try holidayiq.com they have some local resort contact details, or nivalink. Do post your experiences.
Hiking to Vihigaon
Hi guys,
I plan to go hiking to some place around Igatpuri this weekend (just for a day). I was going through IM and came accross Vihigaon. Is it ok to go there during mid April?
Online reviews about hiking around Igatpuri during summers seems to have taken the steam out of my plan
I've been to bhandardara during the monsoons and want to go to a different place this time.
I am basically a ntaure lover and any place that offers a cool breeze with sounds of birds and peace of mind can qualify.
Anyone please help me out!
I plan to go hiking to some place around Igatpuri this weekend (just for a day). I was going through IM and came accross Vihigaon. Is it ok to go there during mid April?
Online reviews about hiking around Igatpuri during summers seems to have taken the steam out of my plan
I've been to bhandardara during the monsoons and want to go to a different place this time.
I am basically a ntaure lover and any place that offers a cool breeze with sounds of birds and peace of mind can qualify.
Anyone please help me out!
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