5 Mesmerizing Waterfalls near Pune

Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is one of the most beautiful cities in India and is also considered an important city in terms of its economic and industrial importance. Pune is among the most renowned tourist places in Maharashtra. Sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Sahyadri range of mountains, Pune is a place gifted with many historical monuments, biodiversity spots, gushing waterfalls, and amazing hill stations. Of these, waterfalls near Pune are the most popular attractions for travelers who visit Pune in the monsoon season as part of Maharashtra tour packages.

Trawell.in presents some of the popular waterfalls near Pune here.

Thoseghar Falls

Thoseghar Waterfalls is a picturesque waterfall situated in the Satara district of Maharashtra. One of the most beautiful waterfalls near Pune and Mumbai, the roaring waterfall is in close vicinity to Kaas Pathar, the valley of flowers in Maharashtra. This seasonal waterfall drops through a series of cascades with a total height of about 500 m. Situated at the edge of the Konkan region, Thoseghar is one of the top waterfalls in Maharashtra and also one of the highest waterfalls in India. Famous for its serenity, calm and quiet natural surroundings, the falls is a wonderful place where one can enjoy the beauty of nature as part of Satara Tour Packages.

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Lingmala Falls

Situated at an altitude of 1278 m, Lingmala Waterfalls is one of the gorgeous waterfalls near Pune, and among the best places to visit in Mahabaleshwar. Formed over the Venna River, the waterfall is around 116 km away from Pune, and is one of the famous places to visit near Pune. There are two waterfalls, one small waterfall and the main waterfall which falls from a height of 500 feet. These waterfalls offer a charming picturesque image of cascading waters. The mini waterfall is safe & suitable for swimming and playing in the water. One has to do 30 minutes trek to reach the viewpoint of the main waterfall from the small falls. There is no way to get into the water at the main falls but visitors can get magnificent views of waterfalls from the viewpoint.

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Kune Falls

Kune Falls is a scenic waterfall situated in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Stated to be the 14th highest waterfalls in India, Kune Falls lies at an altitude of 622 m set against the stunning backdrop of the famous Sahyadri Mountains. It is one of the best waterfalls in Maharashtra and also one of the popular places to visit in Lonavala. This is a three-tier waterfall and the highest drop at this fall is about 100 meters. Cascades down from a height of about 200 m, it attracts tourists in large numbers during the rainy season when the waterfall is in its peak form and flows down with a huge gush. The place is surrounded by lush green vegetation and provides a great visual experience. It is one of the famous waterfalls near Pune, and among the must include places in Lonavala Tour Packages.

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Someshwar / Dudhsagar Water Falls

Someshwar Waterfalls, also known as Dudhsagar Waterfalls, is a breathtaking waterfall situated near Gangapur in the suburbs of Nashik. It is one of the most favorite tourist places in Nashik and also one of the best monsoon getaways near Pune. Formed over the holy River Godavari, the 10 m high waterfall turns very picturesque during the monsoon as there is a huge water flow and also a lot more greenery around. The interesting fact about this lovely fall is the creamy white water that gained it with the pretty name Dudhsagar. It is a much-loved picnic spot by families of Nashik and preferred to stop by youngsters, to spend a relaxed evening as part of the Nashik Tour Packages.

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Randha Falls, Bhandardara

Randha Falls is an amazing waterfall situated near Bhandardara in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The clear water of the Pravara River fiercely falls from a height of 170 feet into a magnificent ravine. Considered one of the prominent waterfalls near Pune, the jaw-dropping Randha Falls is one of the popular Bhandardara Tourist places. Situated in the Igatpuri region, it is the chief source of hydropower in the Bhandardara region. There is a temple on the banks of the river and a viewpoint just above the falls provides a great view of the waterfalls as part of Bhandardara tour packages.

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Santhi is an avid traveler and primary contributor to the blogs at Trawell.in. She has explored most of the states in India and gained vast knowledge on tourist destinations in India and abroad. She also contributes content to other travel websites.

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