Best Waterfall Within 150 Km of Kolhapur

Best Waterfalls within 150 km of Kolhapur

1) Raut Wadi Waterfall

Located at 60 Km from Kolhapur , Raut Wadi Waterfall , is a great place for a one day trip but only during the rainy season. Surrounded by lush green covers,the area around the waterfall has good pucca access road and changing rooms for ladies on paid basis are also available during peak rainy season through locals.

There are also some tea, corn , Chat, Maggi vendors near the entrance of Waterfall. Its a great place for a Photography enthusiast due to lush green dense forest in this place.It's an experience that lasts a lifetime.

How to Reach:  57 Km from Kolhapur . Route is Kolhapur- Devale- Kothali- Kurukali- BHogawati- Ghotawade- Gudal- Kasba Tarale- Sawardhan- Rautwadi

Best Time to Visit: Monsoon Period since it becomes dry after Dec - Jan. This place has become popular in recent time hence during monsoon visit it before 11 am since after 11 it becomes very crowded.

Rautwadi Waterfalls

Rautwadi Waterfalls

2) Ramnawadi Waterfall

This is a awesome waterfall situate at Ramnawadi VIllage of Radhanagari and is not so popular destination as of now. Hence during peak monsson season you may not found this place overcrowded and can enjoy nature at its best . 

How to Reach: 60Km from Kolhapur and just 19 Km from Radhanagari near Ramnawadi Village

Best Time to Visit: Monsoon season

Ramanwadi Waterfalls

Ramanwadi Waterfalls

3)Barki Waterfalls

This awesome water fall hidden deep inside dense forest is nature lovers delight and falls from height of 150 Ft unobstructed. 43 Km from Kolhapur via Kale village on the way to Anuskura Ghat we have to stop at Karanjfen to visit this site. One has to trek for 4 km through dense forest and rich flora and fauna to see this water fall. Leeches are in plenty to welcome you so beware.In case you give up on trek midway , you can also enjoy in the downstream water of fall and have fun. One has to parkk vehicles 4 km away near village and there are some vendors for tea and snacks here, but after this no vendor is found so keep good stock of snacks as well.

How to Reach: 54 Km from Kolhapur. Travel from Kolhapur- Koparde- Kale- Katebhogaon- Bazaar Bhogaon- Pohale turf Borgaon-  Karanjfen. Its single state highway from Kolhapur to Kale village and then a small village road but in good condition.

Best time to Visit: Only during monsoon season and be prepared to trek through forest for approx 4 km

Barki Waterfalls

Barki Waterfalls

4) Manoli Waterfall

It is a wonderful and safe waterfall about 4.2 km from Amba village. Place is awesome for family outing.

How to Reach: 69 Km from Kolhapur via Devale- Gogave- Shauwadi- Nile- Chandoli- Amba- Manoli

Best time to Visit: During monsoons.

Manoli Waterfalls

5) Kerle Waterfall

Its another amazing waterfall in Malkapur area of Shahuwadi.

How to Reach:63 Km from Kolhapur via Devale- Gogave- Shauwadi- Nile- Chandoli- Kerle falls.

Best Time to Visit:Monsoon

Kerle Waterfalls

6) Swapnawel Point and Waterfall

This place is located at around 11 km from Tillari nagar and nominal entry fees is charged to visit this fall. Visit during morning is good since later crowd starts building thereby creating chaos and traffic jams. Just 52 Km from Belgaum and falls in state of Maharashtra.

How to Reach: 146 km  from Kolhapur via Kagal- Nippani- Sankeshwar- Managutti- Halllbhavi- Sulga- Shinoli- Yashwantnagar-Dhamne Bailur- Swapnawel Falls

Best Time to Visit: Monsoons

Swapnavel Waterfalls

7) Nangartaas Waterfall

This waterfall is located at 10 Km from Amboli and is situated behind Nagartas temple. The height of falls is around 250 ft and special viewing deck is available to enjoy the view. Monsoon are best to view this mighty fall.

How to Reach:146 km  from Kolhapur via Kagal- Nippani-Tavandi- Uttur- Madilge- Ajara- Gavase- Amboli - Nangartas falls

Best Time to Visit: Monsoons

8) Ramtirth Water falls

This water fall is located on Hiranykeshi River and is located at Ajara Taluka of Kolhapur District.

How to Reach: Its just 2 Km from Ajara town and buses till Ajara or Via Ajara are easily availble from Goa , Sawantwadi, Kolhapur

Best time to Visit: Although its a perenial waterfall but still it best enjoyed during monsoon season from July to NOv

9) Amboli WaterFall

Amboli is a very popular waterfall located on Kolhapur - Goa Road before sawantwadi. Its huge and people and directly stand below the flow of fall since concrete steps ahve been made for convinience. During monsoons this is most visited fall near KOlhapur and people come from Pune, Mumbai, Goa, Belgaum, Karwar etc. Area is surrounded by dense forest of Sahyadri and rich in flora and fauna.

How to Reach: 119  km from Kolhapur via Kagal- Nippani- Tavandi- Uttur- Ajara- Amboli

Best time to Visit: During July till December

10) Marleshwar

Marleshwar is a scenic place located on hill top with Shiv Temple in Cave which is only lit by oil lamps and no electric lights. Just adjacent to this cave Waterfall falls from top of hill and collapses 200 ft below to form a gushing stream.

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11) Napane

This fall is locatd in Vaibhavwadi of Sindhudurg District and is running alomost round the year. Located in forest , this fall is surrounded by variety of Birds and treat for bird watchers.

  

How to Reach : 85 Km from Kolhpaur via Asalaj- Gaganbawda- Vaibhavwadi. Go 15 kms away from Vaibhavvawadi towards Talere, a motorable road branches off from Nadhavade, a village on Vaibhavvawadi- Talere road. From Nadhavade, distance is 9kms.

Best Time to Visit : Between July to December

12) Savdav

This is a popular waterfall located in kankavali Taluka. Its safe waterfall and you can swim or sit below the flow of fall . Its mostly overcrowred during monsoons since its safe and convienint. 

How to Reach : 106  Km from Kolhpaur via Asalaj- Gaganbawda- Vaibhavwadi- Talere- Nandgaon- Savdav

Best Time to Visit : July to December

13) Thosegar

This waterfall is located in 20 km from Satara and is among top 10 tallest falls of India. Falls from height of 200 mt and people can view it from Gallery. Surrounding area is lush green forest and treat for birdwatchers. Its a treat during monsoon to see the loads of water falling deep in the valley with a roar. There is a small canteen for snacks at the entrace of fall.

While coming from Satara to Thosegar after thosegar you also get to see huge multiple Wind Mills located at Chalkewadi area . You can go very near to wind mill and then get to know how massive the wind mill actually is.

How to Reach: 145 Km from Kolhapur via NH 48 through Shiroli- Yellur- Karad- Umbraj - Satara- parali- Thosegar

Best time to Visit : July to January 

14) Gokak

This massive waterfall is located on Ghatprabha River in  Belgaum District of karnataka. River falls 52 mt into deep gorge . Its in Horseshoe shape with width of 177 mtr. A Mahalingeshwara temple is also found on the entrance of fall. During rainy season the water roars into the deep valley and is awesome sight. Before the drop, river flows through flat plateau like bed and during off season we can stand in between flow of river.

How to Reach: 108 Km from Kolhapur by NH 48 via Kagal- Nippani- Sankeshwar- Ghatprabha - Gokak

Best Time to Visit : July to January