About Devkund Waterfall Trek
Devkund Waterfall is a hidden jungle waterfall tucked deep inside the Tamhini Ghat region near Bhira village, in Maharashtra's Raigad district. Often called one of the most beautiful waterfalls in India, Devkund is an amalgamation of three streams that plunge together into a single fall - the origin point of the Kundalika River.
For years it stayed unknown and unexplored, which is exactly what makes the Devkund Waterfall trek such a rewarding escape from city life. The Devkund Waterfall trek is a perfect one-day trek from Mumbai and Pune. The trail starts from Patnus village near Bhira and runs 6 km one way, taking around 2 to 3 hours each way through dense, green Sahyadri forest alive with birds and wildlife.
The route is moderate - mostly flat for the first stretch, with two stream crossings and a final boulder section near the falls. As you near the waterfall you cross a wooden bridge, climb gently through thick foliage, and reach the boulder zone where the roar of Devkund Falls grows loud enough to drown out conversation. At the end, the reward: white water cascading from a height of about 85 metres into a turquoise natural pool roughly 30 metres across. The plunge waterfall shifts colour through the day, creating a picture-perfect scene. Locally known as the "Bathing Pond of the Gods,"
Devkund carries deep mythological significance and is considered sacred by the villagers. During the monsoon (June to September), the falls are at their fiercest - carry a waterproof cover for your camera and phone to capture this monsoon waterfall trek near Mumbai at its best. Devkund Waterfall is about 125 km from Mumbai (around 4 hours by road), 115 km from Pune (around 3 hours), and 83 km from Lonavala. The base village has parking, an ATM and a petrol pump before the town.
A nearby landmark is the Bhira Dam hydroelectric plant, built by Tata Power in 1927 on the Kundalika (Kolad) river - the same river that powers the popular Kolad river rafting downstream. Local villagers charge an entry fee of Rs 100 per person. If you are into adventure and the outdoors, this is one of the best jungle waterfall treks in Maharashtra. Pune participants: click here for Pune batches
Devkund Waterfall Trek Highlights
- Waterfall: Plunge waterfall, approx 85 metres (around 250 feet)
- Natural pool: Approx 30 metres across, more than 40 feet deep
- Base village: Bhira (Patnus trailhead)
- Region: Raigad district, Maharashtra
- Trek difficulty: Moderate
- Trekking route: Jungle pathway with two stream crossings and a final boulder section
- Trek length: 6 km one way (12 km round trip)
- Trek duration: 2 to 3 hours one way
- Total trek time: 6 to 8 hours including time at the falls
- Fitness: Moderate, BMI under 30 recommended
- Best time to visit: June to February
- Distance from Mumbai: 148 km, approx 4 hours
- Distance from Pune: 115 km, approx 3 hours
- Distance from Lonavala: 83 km, approx 3 hours
- Entry fee: Rs 100 per person (paid to local villagers)
- Parking, ATM and petrol pump: Available before base village
- Toilets: Basic Indian-style toilets at base camp
- Devkund photos: Available in the photo gallery above
Cost for Devkund Waterfall Trek
- Without Transport (direct, reach base village on your own): Rs 899 per person
- With Transport (Mumbai to Mumbai by private bus): Rs 1,549 per person
Both options include breakfast, lunch, trek leader charges, and local forest entry and guide coordination.
The Rs 100 local entry fee at Patnus village is payable directly to the villagers.
Available Friday Saturday and Saturday Sunday
Weekdays custom batch available for groups only
Devkund Waterfall Trek 2026 Itinerary
Day Zero - Departure from Mumbai
- 09:45 pm - Meet at [Borivali National Park main gate](https://goo.gl/maps/65qVB7H4swdFjjWs6)
- 10:00 pm - Depart for the Devkund Waterfall trek
- 10:10 pm - Pickup at [Virwani Bus Stop, Goregaon](https://maps.app.goo.gl/M7EGDNh6wWYmuhA1A)
- 10:30 pm - Pickup at [Gundavali Bus Stop, Andheri East](https://goo.gl/maps/gorbeX9fencdiqfh8)
- 10:45 pm - Pickup at [Kalanagar Bus Stop, Bandra](https://goo.gl/maps/CAsqYFeK8aTRBk9B7)
- 11:00 pm - Pickup at [Everard Nagar Bus Stop, Sion](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nLw5e7K6QTbwywa99)
- 11:15 pm - Pickup at [Diamond Garden, Chembur](https://goo.gl/maps/y2rbSdA3VyMhoudC7)
- 11:45 pm - Pickup at [Vashi Plaza](https://goo.gl/maps/uY6ZEs9hyiviHfKQ9)
- 12:05 am - Pickup at [McDonald's, Kalamboli](https://goo.gl/maps/EJksuJiNC8uVFaoM7)
Day One - Devkund Waterfall Trek
- Early morning - Reach Bhira base village, rest in the bus
- 05:00 am - Breakfast at the base village
- 06:00 am - Begin the trek to Devkund Waterfall from Patnus village
- 08:00 am - Reach Devkund Waterfall, relax by the natural pool and take in the falls
- 09:00 am - Begin the return trek to the base village
- 11:00 am - Reach base village, freshen up and have lunch
- 01:00 pm - Start the return journey to Mumbai
- 07:00 pm - Approximate arrival back in Mumbai
How to Book the Devkund Waterfall Trek
1. Click the "BOOK NOW" button on this page.
2. Select your departure date.
3. Choose your ticket type and quantity (with or without transport). Apply your coupon code here if you have one.
4. Fill in your personal details - use a valid email and an active WhatsApp number.
5. Select your payment method (UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking) and complete payment.
6. You will instantly receive a booking ID and confirmation email.
What happens next:
A WhatsApp group link is sent to your number about 5 hours before departure.
Your trek leader shares all event details - pickup points, things to carry, and the itinerary - in that group and manages everything from there.
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Why visit Devkund Waterfall Trek
- Trek to one of Maharashtra's most beautiful perennial waterfalls, an 85-metre plunge fall hidden deep inside the Tamhini Ghat jungle
- Cool off in the turquoise natural pool below the falls, with its crystal-clear bluish-green water
- Walk through dense Sahyadri forest on a 6 km jungle trail with two scenic stream crossings
- Experience the powerful monsoon flow (June to September) or the gentle, lush post-monsoon and winter setting (up to February)
- Drive through the famous Tamhini Ghat, one of Maharashtra's most scenic monsoon routes
- A sacred site known as the "Bathing Pond of the Gods," carrying local mythological significance
- Beginner-friendly moderate trek with no prior experience needed, led by experienced trek leaders
Best time to visit Devkund Waterfall
The best time to visit Devkund Waterfall is from June to February. During the monsoon (June to September), Devkund is at its most dramatic - a powerful plunge waterfall sending huge volumes of water crashing into the pool below, surrounded by lush green forest. This is the most popular season but also the most crowded, and stream crossings can be strong on heavy-rain days.
The post-monsoon and winter months (October to February) offer a gentler, calmer experience. The water flow eases, the trail is safer, and the surroundings stay green well into January. This is the ideal window for first-time trekkers, families, and for adding on Bhira Dam camping, which runs only outside peak monsoon.
Devkund Waterfall Trek FAQs
1. Where is Devkund Waterfall?
Devkund Waterfall is located near Patnus village, close to Bhira town in the Tamhini Ghat region of Raigad district, Maharashtra. It is a plunge waterfall formed by the confluence of three streams and is considered the origin of the Kundalika River. The trek starts from Patnus village, and local villagers charge an entry fee of Rs 100 per person.
2. How far is Devkund Waterfall from Mumbai?
Devkund Waterfall is about 125 km from Mumbai by road, roughly 4 hours of driving. The recommended route runs Mumbai - Kalamboli - Khalapur Toll - Adlabs Imagica Road - Pali village - Patnus village parking. The stretch near Imagica is currently under repair and may add some delay. Base village parking is well-marked on Google Maps.
3. How far is Devkund Waterfall from Pune and Lonavala?
Devkund is about 115 km from Pune (around 3 hours) via the scenic Tamhini Ghat road, and about 83 km from Lonavala (around 3 hours). For Pune departures, see our [Devkund Waterfall trek from Pune](https://www.treksandtrails.org/tours/devkund-waterfall-trek-from-pune) batches.
4. What is the Devkund Waterfall trek distance and difficulty?
The trek is 6 km one way (about 12 km round trip) and is graded moderate. Roughly 70 percent of the trail is a flat forest walk; the final 30 percent is uphill through dense forest and boulders. It takes 2 to 3 hours one way, and 6 to 8 hours in total including time at the falls. No prior trekking experience is needed.
5. What is the best time to visit Devkund Waterfall?
The best time to visit Devkund Waterfall is June to February. During the monsoon (June to September) the falls are at their most powerful, but also at their most crowded, with strong stream crossings on heavy-rain days. The post-monsoon and winter months (October to February) offer a gentler flow, safer trails, and lush green surroundings - ideal for first-timers and families.
6. Is Devkund Waterfall open or closed right now?
Devkund Waterfall is currently open to trekkers. Access can occasionally be restricted by local authorities during extreme weather or overcrowding, so it is best to book a guided trek rather than risk a wasted trip. We run weekend batches throughout the monsoon and winter season - chat with us to confirm the next available date.
7. Can I drive to the Devkund Waterfall base village?
Yes. You can drive up to the trek start point at Patnus village, where paid parking is available. There is also an ATM and a petrol pump before the village. From the parking, it is a 6 km forest trek to the waterfall.
8. How safe is the Devkund Waterfall trek?
The route is well-maintained by local villagers, who have built a wooden bridge at the critical second stream crossing and assist trekkers along the way. With experienced guides and locals working together, the trek is safe when you follow instructions. Key safety points: wear proper trekking shoes, stay within sight of your trek leader, never swim in the pool below the falls (it has powerful undercurrents and is over 40 feet deep), and avoid the trek on heavy-rainfall days.
9. Why have accidents happened at Devkund Waterfall?
Most incidents have happened when visitors ignored local safety rules - swimming in the deep pool, crossing the second stream in heavy rain, visiting while intoxicated, or venturing past the safety rope. The pool has strong undercurrents and has claimed lives. We strongly advise: no swimming, no alcohol, cross only via the wooden bridge, start early in the day, and stay with your group at all times.
10. What is the difficulty of the route in detail?
The first 70 percent is an easy, mostly flat walk with the Bhira Dam backwater, Andharban trail and Khajina Waterfall to your left. Small dhabas along the way serve Maggi, poha and nimbu paani (mainly on weekends and during monsoon). There are two stream crossings; the second can be strong in heavy rain, so use the wooden bridge. The final 30 percent is an uphill boulder section. The trail is marked with red ribbons. Carry mosquito repellent.
11. Is the Devkund Waterfall trek safe for solo and solo female travelers?
Yes. The trek is safe for solo travelers and solo female trekkers joining our group. We maintain a healthy mix of women trekkers on most batches (around a 6:4 male-to-female ratio), assign female trek leaders when available, and treat every trekker as part of the group, whether solo or in a pair.
12. What is the group size for the Devkund Waterfall trek?
Our regular batch size is 20 to 40 participants. Devkund sits inside an eco-sensitive zone, so we cap group sizes and recommend avoiding operators who pack 100+ people per batch - large groups increase both crowding and accident risk. We are a self-operating company, so your booking stays with us and is never sub-contracted.
13. Is bus pickup available from Mumbai?
Yes. We run buses from Mumbai with central pickup points including Borivali National Park, Andheri (WEH), Bandra, Sion, Chembur, Vashi Plaza, Juinagar, Nerul, Kharghar and Kalamboli. Drop-offs are at the same points. A WhatsApp group with the trek leader's number, live bus location, things to carry and itinerary is shared before departure.
14. What is included in the Devkund Waterfall trek package?
Our all-inclusive Mumbai package covers return bus transfer, a veg breakfast with tea, a veg lunch thali, trek leader charges, local forest entry and guide coordination, and basic first aid with the trek leader. The Rs 100 local entry fee at Patnus is payable directly to the villagers.
15. Are toilets available on the Devkund Waterfall trek?
There are no toilets inside the jungle. We arrange basic Indian-style toilets & western toilets at the base village before the trek and at a villager's house afterward, along with changing rooms. Bathing facilities are not available after the trek, so carry a change of dry clothes and socks.
16. Are trekking shoes compulsory?
Yes, proper trekking shoes are strongly recommended - the route is wet, slippery and rocky. Trekking shoes give grip, toe protection and ankle support. Avoid old, torn or repaired sports shoes, as worn soles slip on wet rock. Carry an extra pair of sandals to change into after the trek.
17. Is mobile network available at Devkund Waterfall?
Connectivity is poor. You will get a weak signal at the trailhead, then lose network once inside the Bhira Dam and forest section, with only patchy coverage in places. Inform family or friends before you start, and update them once you finish the trek.
18. Is camping available at Devkund Waterfall?
Camping right beside the waterfall is not permitted. Camping is allowed near Bhira Dam, with an early-morning trek to Devkund the next day. Devkund [camping](https://www.treksandtrails.org/tours/bhira-dam-camping) is best in the post-monsoon and winter months - tents cannot withstand the high winds and continuous rain of peak monsoon.
19. What is the Bedgaon hidden waterfall near Devkund?
Bedgaon is the "secret waterfall" near Devkund, about 16 km away in the same area. It is known for cliff jumping into deep natural pools (with life jackets) off a natural arch bridge. It became popular after a viral video in 2019. The best time is July to September. As visitor numbers are capped, arrange permissions, safety gear and guides with a local operator before going.
20. Can I do the Devkund trek on my own (DIY)?
We do not share DIY route information. Several people have died attempting Devkund unguided, especially during monsoon when river force and weather are unpredictable. A local guide is essential, and the Lonavala-to-Devkund jungle route via Pimpri and Hirdi is particularly challenging with minimal trail markings. A guided trek is the safe option.
21. What should I avoid carrying on the trek?
Alcohol, hookah and smoking materials are not allowed and will be confiscated by forest officials at bag checks; anyone found consuming them is removed from the trek without a refund. Avoid carrying valuables or jewellery. Do bring a torch, power bank, whistle and a dry bag for your phone.
22. Do you offer group discounts?
Yes. We offer group discounts on the Devkund Waterfall trek, with packages covering bus transfer, meals, forest fees and experienced guides. Chat with us to learn about current discount coupons and group rates.
For any question not covered here, email highfive@treksandtrails.org.
What is included in the tour
- 1 veg Breakfast and 1 veg Lunch
- Travel by private Ac bus (with transport)
- Trek Leader Expertise Charges
What is NOT included in the tour
- Travel till base and back (without transport)
- Entry fee for foreign nationals
- Mineral water/lime water/ purchased for personal consumption
- All kinds of Extra Meals / soft drinks ordered.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Any kind of cost which is not mentioned in the cost includes above.
- All expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like roadblocks, bad weather.
- Any medical / Emergency evacuations if required.
- 2/3 liters of water
- Trekking Shoes provide more grip and comfort on trek
- Good Torch must with extra battery
- Some Dry fruits / Dry Snacks / Energy Bars
- Glucon D / ORS / Tang / Gatorade sachets
- One Day Backpack 20 to 30 liters
- Rains are expected, so pack your bags accordingly to save them from getting wet
- Double pack your valuables / phones in plastic bags
- Rainwear / Poncho / Waterproof jacket etc. if you don’t want to get wet
- Sun Cap and Sunscreen
- Personal First aid and Personal Medicine
- Identity Proof
- Please wear Full sleeves and Full Track Pant this will protect from Summer Sun / Thorns / Insects / Prickles
Cancellation Policy and Charges
- 75% refund if notified via phone conversation 8 or more days prior to the event date.
- 50 % refund if notified via phone conversation 4 to 7 days prior to the event date.
- No refund if the cancellation requested is less than 3 days prior to the event date
- No show No Refund.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another date against cancellation.
- Event Tickets cannot be transferred to another person against cancellation.
- If the event gets canceled we will refund "Trek Amount" only.
- If the event is canceled due to any natural calamity, political unrest or other such reasons beyond our control the same cancellation policy will apply.
- Refunds won't be issued if you cannot attend the event due to heavy rains, floods, traffic jams, car breakdowns or a personal medical emergency.
- Your booking cannot be shifted to another date if you cannot attend the event due to heavy rains, floods, traffic jams, car breakdowns, or a personal medical emergency.
- If your area is prone to flooding, traveling from a flooded area, heavy traffic, heavy rains, missing the train, or any other reason, if you cannot attend the event, we won't issue a refund or shift you to another date.
- Management won't be held responsible if you are stuck due to heavy rains, traffic jams, personal emergencies or floods during the event.
- If you are bringing kids, please understand the possibility of getting stuck or delayed. You might have to stay back due to heavy rains, floods, bus breakdowns, and rush at the trekking destination. We won't be able to refund or shift you to another date. You will have to wait it out till the weather clears.
- Due to bad weather, floods, sudden changes in government rules, and overcrowding at the destination trek, the organizer has the right to change the trekking destination.
- During the trek , due to any circumstances seen or unseen trek leader has the right to cancel the trek for safety reason. No refund shall be issued.
Treks and Trails Event Rules
- Kindly carry one Identity proof, at least for the trek with your address.
- We all are going for an adventurous and exciting trekking expedition; please Do Not misinterpret it as a PICNIC or LEISURE TOUR.
- The leader's decision will be final, and all the members should abide by it.
- We do not destroy or dirty the archaeological, historical monuments, natural habitat on the trek.
- Swimming is not allowed in the lake or water tank on the forts. Locals use that water for drinking.
- Putting your feet in water tanks or on the canon is not allowed on our treks.
- Any addiction is strictly prohibited, e.g. drinking, smoking, chewing tobacco anyone caught doing it will have to exit the trek without a refund and travel back on own expense.
- People caught smoking or drinking alcohol will be asked to exit the event on an immediate basis.
- Please do not carry or wear any valuables, ornaments, jewellery, etc. If carried, then we Do Not take any liability for the same.
- Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Trekking, or any adventure activity is potentially risky. For all these events, you are at your own risk. Organizers are not responsible for any accident or compensation in whatsoever manner.
- We should strictly follow the code of conduct to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or outside.
- Listening to music on earphones or Bluetooth speakers is not allowed while trekking.
- Bluetooth speaker not allowed inside the homestay or camping tents.
- Drinking/smoking,/eating is not allowed inside the tents.
- If you damage the tent, break the tent poles, you will have to pay us for the whole new tent on MRP.
- If you are late for the bus pickup and are not reachable on the phone during your bus pickup, the trek leader will leave without you, and we will provide no refund.
- Please check things to carry and wear trekking shoes on our treks.
