Kalote Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall which is beautifully located amid misty mountains in Kalote Mokashi village near Khalapur in Khopoli. This waterfall is a 3 column waterfall which is quite wide at the top of waterfall. This has a gradual pool and moderately deep. This waterfall is seasonal and is around 20m in height. This waterfall is located in such a way that it cannot be seen in full context until it is not reached nearby.
The waterfall drains into a dam located nearby which is also called Kalote Dam. The Dam is an ideal place to camp too. Small resorts are also located nearby the dam. The waterfall is close to Kalote Animal Trust.
The waterfall has a small cave and quite a comfy place even to camp behind the curtains of falls. The waterfall is easily accessible from main road and also to reach the top of waterfall is easy route going from right side of the falls. However during heavy rains this waterfall crossing is too dangerous as large volume of water flows through it. The pool of this fall should be avoided during heavy rains.
HOW TO REACH:From the main highway to Khopoli one has to take a turn towards the mountain of Kalote Mokashi village. Boards are well set. From the turn till the Kalote Waterfall parking point it is a 3 to 3.5 km ride. However the road after the dam, from Radha Kunj cottage and Kalote Animal Trust the road condition is bad. Bikes can ply but only heavy 4 wheelers can go easily. Small cars might get stuck in mud and rocks.
From Parking, it is just a 5 minute walk to the Kalote Waterfall. Routes and maps are shown below with markings.
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