Maharashtra, an Indian state, boasts a coastal stretch of approximately 720 kilometers along the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats dominate the landscape, harboring numerous captivating hill stations and a variety of both renowned and hidden waterfalls. Encompassing 17% of the state’s total area, the lush forests contribute to the region’s rich natural diversity. These mesmerizing waterfalls draw thousands of visitors annually, steadily gaining popularity as time goes by.
The Sahyadri mountain region is home to several renowned waterfalls, accompanied by an abundance of rivers and streams. Among these cascades, the highest in Maharashtra is the Thoseghar Waterfall, which boasts a height of 1,150 feet and features multiple subfalls. Below is a curated list of Maharashtra’s tallest waterfalls, along with accessibility information for each.
| Waterfalls Name | Height (ft) | Accessibility Details | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoseghar Waterfalls | 1,150 | 36 km from Satara | Satara |
| Vajrai Waterfall | 853 | 27 km from Satara District near Kas flower valley. | Satara |
| Kune Falls | 659 | 10 km from Lonvala-Khandala valley on old Mumbai-Pune Expressway | Pune |
| Lingamala Waterfalls | 620 | 6 km away from the famous hill station Mahabaleshwar, located at top of the Venna Valley | Satara |
| Dhobi Falls | 450 | 3 km from Mahableshwar town | Satara |
| Zenith Waterfalls | 450 | 10 km from Khopoli railway station | Thane |
| Dugarwadi Waterfalls | 450 | 30 km from Nashik | Nashik |
| Amboli Ghat Falls | 400 | 1 km from Amboli | Sindhudurg |
| Malsej ghat Falls | 400 | 45 km from Murbadtown, 115 km from Thane City | Thane |
| Pandavkada Falls | 350 | Navi Mumbai near Mumbai-Pune Expressway in Kharghar | Raigad |
| Tapalwadi Falls | 350 | 3 km from Neral railway station | Thane |
| Randha Falls | 350 | 50 km from Nashik | Ahmednagar |
| Nagartas Falls | 320 | 50 km from Kankavli town | Sindhudurg |
| Usarvardhane Waterfalls | 300 | 5 km from the Kansai village | Thane |
| Dabhosa Waterfalls | 300 | 5 km from Javhar | Thane |
| Tigher Waterfalls | 300 | 10 km from Karjat railway station | Thane |
| Vyaghreshwar waterfall | 300 | 30 km from Tarale on Mumbai-Goa highway | Sindhudurg |
| Napne Falls | 250 | 15 km from Vaibhavwadi | Sindhudurg |
| Dodhvne Tivre Falls | 200 | 10 km from Sangameshwar | Ratnagiri |
| Garambi Waterfalls | 100 | 5 km from Janjira | Raigad |
| Chinchoti Waterfalls | 100 | 5 km from Mumbai-Palghar highway near Vasai | Thane |
Other Well Known Waterfalls in Maharashtra
| Name | Accessibility Details | District |
|---|---|---|
| Marleshwar Waterfalls | 5 km from Devrukh | Ratnagiri |
| Peb Waterfalls | 10 km from Neral railway station | Raigad |
| Kandhar Waterfalls | 25 km from Peth Naka | Sangli |
| Rajmachi Waterfalls | 5 km from Khandala | Pune |
| Gavlideo Hill Falls | 5 km from Thane | Thane |
| Nivali Falls | 50 km from Sangameshwar | Ratnagiri |
| Ozarde Waterfalls | 10 km from Koyna | Patan,Satar |
| Bhivpuri Waterfalls | 8 km from Bhivpuri railway station | Thane |
| Tiger Falls | 80 km from Mumbai near Lonavala | Pune |
| Sahastrakunda Waterfalls | situated on Painganga river at sahastrakund | Nanded |
| Bhildari valley Waterfalls | 3 km from Kannad | Aurangabad |
| Bhilar Waterfalls | Near Bhilar village | Satara |
| Chirkehind Waterfalls | about 7 km after the diversion to Ragtag on the Ambenali Ghat | Satara |
| Barki Waterfalls | 65 km from Kolhapur | Kolhapur |
| Mandakini Waterfalls | 25 km from Mahableshwar | Satara |
| SavDav Waterfalls | 10 km from Kankavli town | Sindhudurg |
| Needle Point Waterfalls | 20 km from Panchgani | Satara |
| Palsambe Waterfalls | 45 km from Kolhapur | Kolhapur |
| Ale's waterfall | 9 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar | Satara |
| Umbrella Falls | 50 km from Nashik | Ahmednagar |
| Ramatirth Waterfall | 10 km from Ajara | Kolhapur |
| Kelghar waterfalls | 15 kilometers away from Mahabaleshwar-Medha-Satara road | Satara |
| Ramdharneshwar Waterfalls | 20 km from Alibaug | Raigad |
| Chinmans waterfalls | 2.5 km away from Mahabaleshwar | Satara |
| Sawatkada Waterfalls | Village Shighre, near Alibaug, Garambi | Raigad |
| Chinchghar Falls | 10 km from Kudal town | Sindhudurg |
| Tamhini Waterfalls | on the Tamihini ghats, near Pune | Pune |
| Sawatkada Waterfalls | 1 km from Chiplun city | Ratnagiri |
| Berki Waterfalls | 4 km from Gaganbawada | Kolhapur |
