Thursday, July 28, 2016

Tapalwadi Anandwadi Waterfalls, Neral

Tapalwadi and Anandwadi Waterfalls are sister waterfalls situated closely. These waterfalls are safe and not dangerous as the pool depth is waist deep but the force of water falling is great. These two waterfalls are situated at the base of Peb Fort hill. One can visit these waterfall while climbing Peb fort. The appx height of these waterfalls may be 90 feet. Since these waterfalls are situated at the base of Peb hill, during heavy rains the water can turn muddy with rocks falling from above suddenly.
The force of water and pool depth is more in Anandwadi waterfall than Tapalwadi waterfall. Anandwadi waterfall is more beautiful than Tapalwadi waterfall. Tapalwadi is easily accessible from Tapalwadi village. Do not throw wastes in the river, it harms the environment.


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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Chinchoti Waterfalls, Vasai

Chinchoti is a village in Kaman region of Vasai. The waterfall is named after it as Chinchoti is the base village for the waterfall. One has to walk 30 to 45 mins at a good pace to reach Chinchoti waterfall. It is a sort of trek but not a trek. The route is easy and straight forward. Walking distance to this waterfall is about 3 kms from base village with an altitude climb of 320 meters above sea level. 
Chinchoti waterfall can be dangerous when high volume of water flows in it during heavy rainfall. A huge rock can be seen on top of this waterfall.
At base there are numerous small pools of water. The place where water falls is deep and dangerous.
The river bed is very rocky and can be very deep at certain places. The depths are deceiving.
One can reach top of waterfall by climbing a steep hill on its side. 
Chinchoti waterfall has two stages. One shown above is a stage one where many people come to visit.
Stage two waterfall needs to be trekked inside the jungle.
The picture shown above is of a stage two Chinchoti waterfall. Few people come here as this is a dangerous spot to be. Since this waterfall has a great height more than 100 feet the water has great power. The rocks are huge and tremendous amount of water flows through it. There are many small waterfalls in this jungles.
Chinchoti waterfalls are great place for adventure, trekkers, nature lovers. 



Key Points:

1) Waterfall is dangerous. Rocks are slippery.
2) Jungles are dense, explore only if in groups.
3) River bed depth is unpredictable.
4) Lot of wastes during sunday crowd.
5) Parking available at base but road is narrow and base is too muddy for small cars. Might get stuck. Fine for bikes.

Many people come here during picnic and leave much wastes behind. Please pick up the wastes. It destroys Nature.
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