Witnessing this breathtaking scene is an opportunity of a lifetime, as the beauty of this region is simply beyond words to describe especially during monsoon season.

The waterfalls got its name ‘Dhobi Waterfalls’, as once upon a time, it was once a very prominent washing place.The mighty Dhobi Waterfall is situated at a distance of 3 Km from Mahabaleshwar town, and connects Elphinstone Point with Lodwick Point.

The waterfall is enclosed on all sides with rocks, and due to continuous falling of water on them, they have turned green. During the monsoon season these waterfalls turn even more beautiful and tourists visiting this place during rainy season can enjoy the majestic and magnificent views of Dhobi Waterfall.

A romantic getaway, this is an ideal place to get away with your partner, far away from the rush and the bustle of city life.

Timing: Sunrise to Sunset.
Duration: 1 day outing / Overnight stay at Mahableshwar.
Height of the waterfall: 450 feet (140 meters).
Best time to visit: July to December.
Entry Fee: N.A.
Open days: All days of the week.
Visit Duration: 2 – 3 hours.
Photography: Allowed.

For Bookings for Dhobi Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

How to Reach

By Rail:

Mahabaleshwar is 120 km from Pune via Panchgani, and is the closest Railway station.

The city of Pune is the normal departure point for Mahabaleshwar although Satara Railway Station(60 km) is also closest and convenient railway station.

By Road:

Mahabaleshwar is well connected by road with Mumbai and Pune, and other important cities of Maharashtra. There are private taxis and luxury buses available in addition to the Maharashtra State transport semi-luxury, luxury and ordinary buses. After the construction of a new highway, tourist can drive down to Mahableshwar, as it is only a five-hour drive from Mumbai.

Once you reach Mahableshwar, the Dhobi Waterfalls is situated on a bridle path connecting Petit Road with Old Mahabaleshwar Road, about three km away from Mahabaleshwar. It is advisable to hire local guide to reach the waterfalls.

Distance from Mumbai: 260 km

Distance from Pune: 120 km

Activities

-Trekking and enjoy a pleasant walk in the woods.
-Photography of the beautiful surroundings, wildlife and migratory birds.
-Sightseeing of the surrounding hills and nearby waterfalls. (Spend some time exploring places like Elphinstone Point and Lodwick Point).
-Enjoy a refreshing bath in the pond at the base of the falls.
-Picnic in the company of friends and family.

For Bookings for Dhobi Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

Places to see near the Waterfall

Mahableshwar and Panchagani are the major tourist attractions near the falls; tourists can visit them according to their convenience and duration of stay.

Panchgani Attractions:

-Table Land
-Devil’s Kitchen
-Sydney Point
-Parsi Point
-Dhom Dam
-Lingmala Falls
-Rajpuri Caves

Mahableshwar Attractions:

-The Venna Lake
-Paragliding and other adventure sport activities
-Authur’s Seat
-Elphinstone Point
-The Mahabaleshwar Temple
-Tapola
-Kate’s Point
-The Elephant’s Head Point
-The Pratapgarh Fort
-Chinaman’s Waterfall
-Wilson Point or Sunrise Point
-Connaught Peak
-Hunter Point
-Carnac Point
-Falkland Point
-Babington Point

For Bookings for Mahableshwar PLEASE CLICK HERE

Where to Eat and Stay

Due to its remote location there is no restaurant or hotel near the falls. Make shift food stalls may appear depending on tourist traffic, hence it is advisable to carry your own snacks and water.

For proper meals one can visit one of several restaurants in Mahableshwar available in all budgets.

Tourist planning an overnight stay can book their accommodations at the numerous hotels in Mahabaleshwar available in all budgets.

For Bookings your stay in Mahableshwar PLEASE CLICK HERE

Camping

There is no official arrangement or infrastructure for camping at the water falls near Dhobi Waterfall.

But adventure enthusiast seeking adventure can try their luck and seek permission from the local authorities and enjoy a camp near the falls.

For Bookings for Camping at Dhobi Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

A Humble Request

While visiting Dhobi Waterfalls, please do not litter and help keep the nature and surroundings clean by carrying back your thrash and disposing it in a decent manner.

Also do not pollute the water as it is an important source of water for the people living in the nearby villages. Kindly support nature as these small actions by each one of us will help preserve our beautiful waterfalls.

A tour of this hill station is incomplete without visiting this beautiful falls. The waterfall is located on the Carviali Road, and the Tiger Path Road is the best way to access these waterfalls. Some tourists also access the waterfalls through the Babington Point.

There is a dense forest that leads up to the waterfalls, and it is embedded in scenic beauty, which makes it a paradise for walkers.

The waterfall cascades down from a height of 500 feet in to a deep valley. The waterfall flows from two different points and merges in to a single stream. Positioned at the top of the Venna Valley, the calm surroundings and the exotic waterfalls render a perfect holiday spot.

Chinaman’s waterfalls got its name because once upon a time the beautiful gardens and farms in the vicinity managed by Chinese immigrants.

Positioned at the top of the Venna Valley, it is bewitching to watch the water flowing from such an enormous height. The best time to visit the falls is during the monsoon season.

The beauty of the Chinamans Waterfalls offers ample chances to take some amazing snaps. Click the gushing water at dawn and dusk when sun rays enhance its overall appeal.

From the area around the waterfall, beautiful views of Dhobi Waterfall and Lingamala Waterfall can be seen. Whether you are with your friends or family, this place is an ideal place for all.

Timing: Sunrise to Sunset.
Duration: 1 day outing / Overnight stay at Mahableshwar.
Height of the waterfall: 500 feet (155 meters).
Best time to visit: July to October.
Entry Fee: N.A.
Open days: All days of the week.
Visit Duration: 2 – 3 hours.
Photography: Allowed.

For Bookings for Chinaman’s  Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

How to Reach

By Rail:

Mahabaleshwar is 120 km from Pune via Panchgani, and is the ideal Railway station.

The city of Pune is the normal departure point for Mahabaleshwar although Satara Railway Station (60 km) is the closest and convenient railway station.

By Road:

Mahabaleshwar is well connected by road with Mumbai and Pune, and other important cities of Maharashtra. There are private taxis and luxury buses available in addition to the Maharashtra State transport semi-luxury, luxury and ordinary buses. After the construction of a new highway, tourist can drive down to Mahableshwar, as it is only a five-hour drive from Mumbai.

Once in Mahableshwar, tourists can reach the waterfalls via Carviali Road, which are located 2.5 km away from the Mahabaleshwar city. The waterfalls can also be approached through Tiger Path Road via Babington Point.

Activities

-Trekking and enjoy a pleasant walk in the woods.
-Photography of the beautiful surroundings, wildlife and migratory birds.
-Sightseeing of the surrounding hills and nearby waterfalls.
-Enjoy a refreshing bath in the pond at the base of the falls.
-Picnic in the company of friends and family.

For Bookings for Chinaman Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

Places to see near the Waterfall

Mahableshwar and Panchgani are popular hill stations near the falls and tourists can visit these attractions depending on the duration of their stay.

Mahableshwar and its attractions:

-The Venna Lake
-Paragliding and other adventure sport activities
-Authur’s Seat
-Elphinstone Point
-The Mahabaleshwar Temple
-Tapola
-Kate’s Point
-The Elephant’s Head Point
-The Pratapgarh Fort  (See Complete details for trek to Pratapgarh Fort)
-Dhobi Waterfall
-Wilson Point or Sunrise Point
-Connaught Peak
-Hunter Point
-Carnac Point
-Falkland Point
-Babington Point

Panchgani and its  attractions:

• Table Land
• Devil’s Kitchen
• Sydney Point
• Parsi Point
• Dhom Dam
• Lingmala Falls (See Complete details for a visit to Lingmala Waterfalls)
• Rajpuri Caves

For Bookings for Mahableshwar and Panchgani PLEASE CLICK HERE

Where to Eat and Stay

Due to its remote location there is no restaurant or hotel near the falls. Make shift food stalls may appear depending on tourist traffic, hence it is advisable to carry your own snacks and water.

For proper meals one can visit one of several restaurants in Mahableshwar available in all budgets.

Tourist planning an overnight stay can book their accommodations at the numerous hotels in Mahabaleshwar available in all budgets.

For Bookings for a stay in Mahableshwar or Panchgani PLEASE CLICK HERE

Camping

There is no official arrangement or infrastructure for camping at the water falls near Chinaman Waterfall.

But adventure enthusiast seeking adventure can try their luck and seek permission from the local authorities and enjoy a camp near the falls.

For Bookings for Camping at Chinaman Waterfall PLEASE CLICK HERE

A Humble Request

While visiting Chinaman Waterfalls, please do not litter and help keep the nature and surroundings clean by carrying back your thrash and disposing it in a decent manner.

Also do not pollute the water as it is an important source of water for the people living in the nearby villages. Kindly support nature as these small actions by each one of us will help preserve our beautiful waterfalls.

During monsoon the shinning water from the lake is at its best where water plunges from a height of around 600 feet which is a beautiful site. The entire spot is surrounded by rainbows making it feel of being in heaven.

Many tourists visit this place during this time as it is an amazing place to spend time with friends and family.

Timing: Sunrise to Sunset.
Duration: 1 day visit  (Tourist can visit the falls with their trip to Mahableshwar).
Height of the waterfall: 600 feet.
Best time to visit: June to December. Highly recommended during monsoon.
Entry fee: There is a nominal entry fee to the waterfall.
Open days: All days of the week.
Visit duration: 2- 3 hours.
Photography: Permitted. There is an additional charge for camera.
Distance from Mumbai: 260 km.
Distance from Pune: 120 km.

For Bookings for Lingmala Waterfalls PLEASE CLICK HERE

How to reach:

Tourists can first reach Mahableshwar from Mumbai or Pune. The Lingmala Waterfalls is about 6 km from Mahableshwar and can be reached by boarding a local bus, share taxi or private vehicle.

The other option is for adventure enthusiast who can trek all the way to the waterfall from Mahableshwar and enjoy the picturesque views all the way, but the only problem is that one may find it difficult to find local transport at times during their return.

For Bookings for Lingmala Waterfalls PLEASE CLICK HERE

Things to do:

The Lingmala waterfalls is a must see place for all nature lovers and photographers. The spot serves as a great picnic spot because of its natural beauty where one can enjoy a wonderful time in the company of friends and family.

One can also enjoy a quite day at the falls doing nothing but hearing the sounds of the waterfall and admiring the beauty of the falls and clicking some of the best shots that nature can offer.

Places to see nearby:

Other than the Lingmala waterfall during monsoon there are many other small and big waterfalls in and around Mahableshwar like the Dhobi Waterfall and Chinaman’s Waterfall which are the most popular waterfalls.

Apart from Waterfalls, there is a lot to explore in Mahableshwar like Panchgani table land, Sunset point, Lodwick point, Arthur point and many more attractive points.

Where to eat:

At the waterfalls there are no food stalls or restaurants so tourists are advised to carry a few snack items and water.

Mahableshwar is a popular hill station and there is no dearth of restaurants hotels and food stalls to suit every budget.

Furthermore, Mahableshwar is famous for its strawberries which are available at every nook and corner during post monsoon and winter seasons.

For Bookings for Lingmala Waterfalls PLEASE CLICK HERE

A humble request to all tourists:

While visiting Lingmala waterfalls please do not litter and help keep the nature and surroundings clean by carrying back your thrash and disposing it in a decent manner.

Kindly support nature as these small actions by each one of us will help preserve our beautiful waterfalls.