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.
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.
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:
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Land is slippery in rainy days.
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Avoid to go in the water.
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Better to see the waterfall front view.
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Waterfall generally appears in the monsoon period that
is June to September.
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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
