Dhangar Waterfall, Kondeshwar, Badlapur, Maharashtra

Dhangar Waterfall lies in Badlapur region near Kondeshwar village along side Bhoj Dam. Dhangar waterfall is a beautiful located waterfall lying in ranges of Matheran. This waterfall is easily accessible from multiple ways. This waterfall is around 25 to 30m in height.

This waterfall is very dangerous during heavy flows as a heavy volume of water flows through it. This waterfall should be avoided during heavy rains. There are two small ponds right at the base of the falls which are deep enough if not taken care. The waterfall is remote and beautifully located. During heavy rains this place is closed by local police.

The water flows in a single column if there is good amount of water. As flow of water decreases the column splits into giving it more beautiful look. Waterfall top can be accessed easily. 

It is not advised to swim in the waters at the pool of this waterfall without judging the depth of pool.

How to Reach:

Waterfall is accessible from two ways, either a walk from the Bendshil village or can be accessed directly from top of falls via a rough road. The road till Bendshil is fair and parking also food stall available at village. The other road which goes till top of waterfall is poor. Two wheelers can ply easily. Four wheelers will need to go rough. For map route trek refer below.

Dhangar Waterfall Drone Video

Some pictures of the Dhangar Falls

Diksal Waterfall, Bhivpuri Rd, Karjat, Maharashtra

Diksal waterfall lies in Bhivpuri region of Karjat. This waterfall is appx 35m in height with a convex surface ideal for rappelling activities. This has its source from Matheran range of Garbett and Sondai. Its mouth is at Dhom Dam. This is indeed a beautiful waterfall which is accessible from Diksal base village which is also the base village for Garbett Plateau trek. The waterfall is surrounded by various mountains from all side of Matheran range. The way to reach waterfall is a 2km walk from base village alongside Dhom Dam. The place is extremely beautiful with vast stretches of water of Dhom Dam. 

Waterfall is easy to reach and no hard or risky trekking is required. The route is picturesque and refreshing with Matheran range clearly visible.

The route passes from the left side of the dam. However during cloudburst the route can be dangerous. The dam is not meant for swimming. Recently a certain group of boys had drowned. Entering dam waters is strictly prohibited. While going to waterfall one can encounter many paddy fields.

Also a huge landslide has also taken place aside the dam as seen in above picture. A huge chunk of mass of land has spilled all the way down.

One can even enjoy the dam aside. One can avoid waterfall and enjoy the banks aside the dam. 

One can even go on top of waterfall. The top part of waterfall is very slippery and should not go till the end of falls. Waterfalls are dangerous when there is flash floods. There is not much pool depth of Diksal and waterfall is safe as long as there is no cloudburst.

The walk from base village Diksal is around 2km. The base village is also at a walkable distance from Bhivpuri Rd Railway Station. The local villagers are friendly. There is not much space for 4 wheeler parking at base. 2 Wheelers can manage though. During heavy rains there may be police duty rounds.

OVERALL SUMMARY:

• Easily Accessible
• Low Cardio
• Less Parking Space
• One can continue to Garbett Plateau
• Not to enter dam waters
• No confusing routes
• Beautiful and Scenic location

MAP ROUTE FOR DIKSAL WATERFALL:

DIKSAL WATERFALL VIDEO