Bekare Waterfall, Bhivpuri Road, Karjat

Bekare / Bekre Waterfall is a multistep waterfall which lies near Bekare Village close to Bhivvpuri Rd or Neral Station. It is a easy to reach, small and safe waterfall ideal for family. Also known among rappellers, the main waterfall rock patch is around 30m in height. The waterfall pool is shallow and safe. However during heavy rainfall it is prone to flash floods in which raging amounts of water flow in it. Around 1.5km walk from the Bekare village will lead to this waterfall. Time taken will be appx 25mins from village. It is a very beautiful waterfall amidst lush green vegetation.

There is a Khambya Devi Temple in Bekare village. After crossing the bridge near the temple one has to take right jungle route alongside river. After a while another bridge will be seen, one has to cross it and go straight towards the waterfall. (Map Route Given Below). Reaching the waterfalls is easy even during heavy rains as bridges are placed and one need not cross river bed. However during heavy rains one should see the waterfall only from distance as volume is high.

Bekare waterfall receives its water from Matheran mountains. As this waterfall lies at the foot of Matheran hills. Locals do farming around this waterfall as well as a source of drinking water.

Base of waterfall as well as top of waterfall is easily accessible via a prominent route from right side of the falls. One can enjoy at the base as well as top of the falls.

Also at the lower step of the falls there is a natural cave like formation. One can sit and relax inside the cave while water flowing above it. However the cave is very small but pleasing experience.

Locals villagers are very friendly. They can also guide you and show you the way. However some also put up stalls near the waterfalls for refreshments (only during weekends). Also the local dogs are super friendly and show you the way and follow you everywhere.

How to Reach
Reaching Bekare waterfalls are easy. One can hire auto either from Neral Station (Also base of Matheran and Peb) or from Bhivpuri Rd Station which is next of Neral Station in CST-Karjat Central Line. Bhivpuri Rd Station is closer to Bekare Village than Neral Station.
One can also walk from Bhivpuri Rd to Bekare village in order to avoid taking auto but the route is long and it is a 4km walk from Bhivpuri Rd till Bekare and then 1.5km from village till Waterfall.

Bekare Waterfall Trek Map Route

Bekare Waterfall Video

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

Bhivpuri Waterfalls, Karjat

Bhivpuri waterfalls is located in Karjat region of Maharashtra. Bhivpuri waterfall is one of the high waterfalls in Karjat. It gets its water from the Bhivpuri hills at the base of the Matheran hills. Bhiv puri waterfall pool depth is waist deep and can rise up during heavy rainfall. It resembles same as Pandavkada waterfall of Kharghar. The height of waterfall is appx 60+ meters. It is a multistage waterfall. Bhivpuri waterfalls are also called Ashane waterfall named after the village Ashane. Also there is one more waterfall close to it called Bekare waterfall in which rappelling can also be done and it resembles like Vihigaon waterfall in Kasara. 

 BHIVPURI WATERFALLS, KARJAT

There is a village located at top of these falls which is accessible and one has to climb the ridge all the way till top from base of Bhivpuri village. One can also climb from the waterfall side route but that is too steep and slippery during rains. The waterfall is not pure in terms of getting drenched below since there is habitation above the falls. Bhivpuri has many waterfalls this being the center of attraction.

In above photo one can see Matheran far beyond and Bhivpuri hills in front of it. One can say there is a tableland like feature on top of Bhivpuri hills. Vast verdant meadows with animals grazing around.

In above picture one can see vast stretches of flat tableland on top of Bhivpuri hills.

 Too much crowd during holidays.

Bhivpuri hills are famous for picnic makers. However it is extremely crowded during holidays just like our mumbai local trains. There are numerous stalls setup by villagers along the way. They sell all items from food till beer. Due to heavy crowd the waste accumulated is too much at the base of waterfalls. Also heavy consumption of alcohol is done by the public during holidays. Bottles and crushed glasses, plastics lying everywhere. Advise not to throw waste in falls. If one wants to enjoy the serenity of the falls not recommended to go during holidays. 

BHIVPURI WATERFALLS VIDEO

Key Points:

1) Waterfalls are not dangerous but during heavy rains it roars.

2) Easily accessible from main road (walking distance). Rail station: Bhivpuri Road.

3) One can take private cars but the villagers take a lot of price for parking ranging from 50 to 100 or even more and without receipt. Also they charge for visiting waterfall somewhere around 10, a cheap way of making money from visitors.

4) If do not want to encounter crowd go early in morning before 10:00 AM.

5) One can also visit the Dhom dam close by the falls.
6) No alcohols please.

7) PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ANY WASTE BEHIND. KEEP ENVIRONMENT CLEAN.