Thursday, August 25, 2016

Bhivpuri Waterfalls, Karjat

Bhivpuri waterfalls is located in Karjat region of Maharashtra. Bhivpuri waterfall is one of the high waterfalls in Karjat. It gets its water from the Bhivpuri hills at the base of the Matheran hills. Bhiv puri waterfall pool depth is waist deep and can rise up during heavy rainfall. It resembles same as Pandavkada waterfall of Kharghar. The height of waterfall is appx 60+ meters. It is a multistage waterfall. Bhivpuri waterfalls are also called Ashane waterfall named after the village Ashane. Also there is one more waterfall close to it called Bekare waterfall in which rappelling can also be done and it resembles like Vihigaon waterfall in Kasara. 
 BHIVPURI WATERFALLS, KARJAT
There is a village located at top of these falls which is accessible and one has to climb the ridge all the way till top from base of Bhivpuri village. One can also climb from the waterfall side route but that is too steep and slippery during rains. The waterfall is not pure in terms of getting drenched below since there is habitation above the falls. Bhivpuri has many waterfalls this being the center of attraction.
In above photo one can see Matheran far beyond and Bhivpuri hills in front of it. One can say there is a tableland like feature on top of Bhivpuri hills. Vast verdant meadows with animals grazing around.
In above picture one can see vast stretches of flat tableland on top of Bhivpuri hills.
 Too much crowd during holidays.

Bhivpuri hills are famous for picnic makers. However it is extremely crowded during holidays just like our mumbai local trains. There are numerous stalls setup by villagers along the way. They sell all items from food till beer. Due to heavy crowd the waste accumulated is too much at the base of waterfalls. Also heavy consumption of alcohol is done by the public during holidays. Bottles and crushed glasses, plastics lying everywhere. Advise not to throw waste in falls. If one wants to enjoy the serenity of the falls not recommended to go during holidays. 


Key Points:

1) Waterfalls are not dangerous but during heavy rains it roars.
2) Easily accessible from main road (walking distance). Rail station: Bhivpuri Road.
3) One can take private cars but the villagers take a lot of price for parking ranging from 50 to 100 or even more and without receipt. Also they charge for visiting waterfall somewhere around 10, a cheap way of making money from visitors.
4) If do not want to encounter crowd go early in morning before 10:00 AM.
5) One can also visit the Dhom dam close by the falls.
6) No alcohols please.
7) PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY WASTE BEHIND. KEEP ENVIRONMENT CLEAN.

5 comments:

  1. Is waterfall is open on Sunday... because someone told because of heavy rainfall waterfall is closed

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    1. most of the jungle waterfalls are closed in maharashtra, as it is raining heavily

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  2. Is waterfall is closed due to heavy rainfall???

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