Vajrai Waterfall July_2019

Vajraai Waterfall

About: It is claimed one of tallest waterfall in India and the tallest in Maharashtra. It runs only in monsoon season. I visited on 21/07/2019 with my Trekking Paltan Group, Pune

How to Reach from Pune : It is about 140 km from Pune and 35km from Satara. There are two ways to reach waterfall after Kaas plateau.

1.Waterfall view : It is easy and gives full view of the waterfall you can see all phases of the waterfall. Good photogenic view from here.

Pune>> Satara city >> Kaas-Bamnoli road >> Kaas plateau >> Kaas lake >> Take left turn after the kaas lake dam wall, there is an archa opposite Kasaidevi temple >> it is a small and rough road through a small village >> after 5/10 mintues muddy drive you will reach to the parking. The parking is paid.

2. Base of the Waterfall : If want to go the base of the waterfall means under the water then follow the route

Pune>> Satara city >> Kaas-Bamnoli road >> Kaas plateau >> Kaas lake >> Take left turn after the kaas lake dam wall, there is an archa opposite Kasaidevi temple >> Take left after the village >> road is narrow and rough, drive carefully >> reach to Bhambavali village >> Park vehicle near Vaghaji mata Temple

Parking: Parking is paid and supervised and ample to park bus, car and bike.

Food and Stay: Food and home stay available at Bhambavli village. If you looking for professional stay then prefer to stay at Satara, Kaas or Bamnoli.

There are no sure facility of food at the base village. There some small restaurants and homemade food suppliers, but you need to confirm first by calling them. Sai Tours and Travel - 081085 29619 

Best stay and food is available at Bamnoli contact Hotel Bhairvnath, Mr. Dhanaji Sapkal, Sarpanch 9421216232. He has boating and camping facility too. He makes arrangements to Vasota fort trekking and boating. You can see details on Google map. 

You can see the waterfall and go for the lunch to Bamnoli which is 30 mins drive from the waterfall. 

Mobile Network: Network is moderate.

About the trek:

Waterfall Top view – After parking vehicle Just walk for 15-20 mins then you will reach on top, the waterfall view not really giving idea of the height from this point but view is very beautiful.

Waterfall Front view – If you want to see waterfall view then its simple walk of 15-20 minutes. Follow the trail which very clear, just follow it. It takes you view point. It is on the edge. So be careful while photography. The view of three phases of the waterfall is clearly visible form here. You will get a poster shot view of the waterfall. This is best point to see the waterfall with all its glory.

Waterfall base view – You need atleast an hour trail from Bhambavli village to reach the base of the waterfall. The trail is very risky and slippery in the monsoon. Better not go with children and senior citizens. Take a local guide from the village. They ask nominal charges like Rs 300/500. It is must for safety because the way is on the side way of the fast running water coming from the waterfall.  When you reach just take all the precautions before going in the water. Better not to enter in the water stream. There are many whirlpools are found. Here you can see the mighty waterfall. Of course you not able to see all the phases of the waterfall but you feel it with the force of the water.

Precautions:
§  Land is slippery in rainy days.
§  Avoid to go in the water.
§  Better to see the waterfall front view.
§  Waterfall generally appears in the monsoon period that is June to September.
§  Avoid to go during heavy rainy days because lots of mud and land becomes slippery, on the other hand due to the moist and fog, you can’t see the view of the waterfall.
Nearby Places - Kaas plateau , Kaas lake, Bamnoli lake, Vasota fort, Tapola, Mahabaleshwar