Devkund Waterfall Trek

About

Details about the Destination

The monsoon brings fabulously lush green sceneries which leave us in awe of nature. On the arrival of monsoon, this place near Mumbai engulfed in picturesque hills and a beautiful waterfall – “Devkund”. Devkund waterfall is located in the wild of Bhira village, in Raigad district of Maharashtra. Bhira Dam is a picturesque place situated in Bhira village, built by the Tata Power Company in 1927. Devkund waterfall is one of the unexplored places near Mumbai. If you want to explore real beauty of Mother Nature, then Devkund waterfall is the place for you. Hiding inside the dense forest of Tamhini Ghat makes this place more beautiful. Tamhini Ghat outing during Monsoon is must do thing for the people from Pune and Mumbai. Also, The ending point of the famous Andharban (Dark Forest) Trek is the starting point of the Devkund Waterfall Trek. Devkund waterfall has blue-green clear water at the bottom. The amazing view of white water cascading down into clear bluish green water is worth a visit for any nature lover! Devkund waterfall trek can be done by beginners as well.The trail mostly consists of open fields except last patch which requires a 300ft gradual ascending to finally reach the waterfall.There are 3-4 stream like patches where water is poured during the monsoon, give you a thrill of river crossing! Devkund waterfall trek offers the combined pleasures of a lake, tall rock faces, a dense forest with abundant flora & fauna and a waterfall, all in one place!!

Attraction

• Devkund Waterfall
• A beautiful trek in evergreen forest in Tamhini Ghat
• Beautiful view of Bhira dam backwaters
• Kundalika Valley views
• Crossing the streams and enjoying natural bath

Day 1

• 04:30 am : Reach base village, freshen up, gear up for the trek
• 06:00 am : Breakfast & tea
• 06:30 pm : Introduction & instruction
• 09:00 am : Reach Devkund waterfall and have a break for 1 hr (Take photos, enjoy the site)
• 10:00 am : Start descending to the base village
• 01:00 pm : Reach Bhira dam, take some rest along with the lunch break
• 03:30 pm : Leave for Mumbai
• 07:30 pm : Reach mumbai

Bus Timings:

We will be boarding non-A/C bus from our nearest pickup point. Bus timings are shared below for convenience::
Dadar to Bhira Bus

• 10:00 pm SGNP Bus stop, Borivali
• 10:40 pm WEH Bus stop, Andheri
• 11:00 pm Kalanagar bus stop Bandra (Highway)
• 11:20 pm Sion station Circle
• 11:35 pm Diamond Garden, Chembur
• 11:50 pm Vashi Plaza, Vashi
• 12:15 am Kalamboli Mc D, near panvel

Meeting Point : Borivali, SGNP Bus stop 10:00 pm

Mandatory:

• Identity proof
• 2 Ltrs of water
• Electoral powder, 2 lemons, ready to eat items (Protein bars, chikki etc.)
• Torch with extra batteries, pocket knife
• Personal medicines
• Good trekking shoes preferably ‘Action’ brand - Trekking Shoes
• Haversack/backpack to carry all things.

Optional

• Cap, Camera
• Spare floaters, slippers, or light canvas shoes
• Windcheater, scarves, jackets, extra pair of socks and clothes
• Avoid wearing Gold and other jewellery

Includes

• Bus travel from Mumbai to Mumbai
• Breakfast & tea
• Lunch
• Local guidance
• Forest Entry Fee
• First aid
• WE Experties Charges

Excludes

• All kinds of extra meals / soft drinks ordered
• Insurance, tips, porters, bottled mineral water, aerated drinks etc.
• Any personal expenses
• Any expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances like road blocks, bad weather

• Transfer Rs.1400/- per person. Payment once done is non-refundable, do check for availability before making a payment.
• Kindly SMS or whatsapp on 9004294910, after you transfer the amount.
• The path can be slippery due to monsoons. So, proper precautions should be taken during the visit
• Carry enough water with you and do not resort to any other water source without any assistance

• Floaters and sandals are not allowed
• Do not carry purse, side sling bags not allowed
• Eco-Tourism etiquettes to be followed. Trek is in the Eco / culturally -sensitive area
• Do not litter the place as it is in great need of being maintained and adopted
• Leader/ Organizer will not be responsible for any accident, mishap or compensation in whatsoever manner
• We should strictly follow the code of conduct, to avoid troubling our fellow trekkers or other people from our group or even locals
• Smoking and drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited
• Trek leader’s decision will be final and binding
• Team "Wanderlust Express’ reserves all the right to change / deviate / cancel the plans without prior notice.