Devkund Waterfall Trek, Maharashtra

Description

The Devkund waterfall trek is a famous trekking spot situated in the area near the Bhira Village of the state of Maharashtra in India. Here's a comprehensive guide to the Devkund trek.

Location and Geography:

Location: Devkund Waterfalls is located at Tamhini Ghat of Western Ghats near Mumbai Pune express highway approximately 150 kms from Mumbai and 100 kms from Pune.
Geography: Devkund Waterfall trek passes through the thick forests and boulders, and small water streams which finally open to the beautiful waterfall. Unfortunately, waterfall’s water is clear blue-green and located in the picturesque hills’ area.

Trekking Experience:

Difficulty: The trek is quite moderate and it is about grade 2 in difficulty but there is some steep stretch and the trails are rocky at some places.
Trail Length: The distance of round trip to Devkund waterfall trek is nearly 8-10 kilometers and it will take around 4-5 hours to reach the waterfall if you are a slow walkers and in case of dovewalk it will take nearly 2-3 hours.
Terrain: It mainly consists of pathways through the forests occasional and sometimes sharp rock surfaces and crossing small rivers (more during the rainy season).

Highlights:

Devkund Waterfall: The chief rewarding of the trek is the Devkund waterfall trek, which falls into a calm pond of crystal clear water of greenish blue colour.
Scenic Beauty: On the way through trekking get the beautiful sight seeing of Sahyadri mountains and greenary areas.
Swimming: Tourists are allowed to bathe in the water of the well developed pool that is formed at the base of the waterfall and it is always good to swim during the hot summer season.

Best Time to Visit Devkund Waterfall Trek:

Ideal Season: Scores of tourists troop to Devkund Waterfalls during the monsoon particularly June to September when the waterfalls are at their best. The environment at this time is colourful and vibrant green as it is during other months in the year.
Post-Monsoon: After monsoon which is from October to February the reflection of the sun in the middle of the waterfall is seen and the best part is that it is not as crowded as before and the weather too is quite good or rather quiet.

How to Reach Devkund Waterfall Trek:

From Mumbai: Ride towards Tamhini Ghat with the help of Mumbai-Pune Expressway and National Highway 66. Able to get to Bhira village, which is the starting point of this activity.
From Pune: Likewise, drive towards the Tamhini Ghat passing through Mulshi Dam and Pirangut places. The said route leads to Bhira village also.

Trekking Tips:

Guide: Despite the fact that the trail is very clearly marked, it is advised that the first time visitors should go on this trek with a guide or someone who is resident to the area.
Essentials: Take enough drinking water per head (it is advisable to take at least 2-3 liters per head), snacks, sun block, cap, preferably a pair of sunglasses and good trekking shoes.
Safety: While in the trek do so carefully especially on rocks footing and near water sources. It is advised not to get too close to the waterfall specially during high flows.

Conclusion:

The Devkund waterfall trek is one of the best one day treks from Mumbai or Pune which provides a soothing experience in the lap of nature. So, for all the travel enthusiasts, photography lovers, peace lovers, bird watchers, trekking lovers, farming lovers, waterfalls lovers or any other type of lover you can be, Devkund will be a perfect for you place to spent a memorable time to make your eyes feast with the natural beauty of the western ghat of Maharashtra.