Devkund Waterfall is one of the most famous and beautiful waterfalls near the Mumbai, Pune and Ratnagiri locations. This is located in Bhira village, Mangaon, Raigad District. You will see lots of travellers from cities come here to enjoy and witness the iconic waterfall. For the last several years this has been the most popular place because of the waterfall. The waterfall is situated at 2700ft. Above the sea level, water drops from 80 feet above the ground level into the pond. Devkund Waterfall is the source of the Kundalika River. You will see a Bhira water reservoir on the way to the Devkund waterfall.
Where is Devkund Waterfall and how to reach Devkund Waterfall
Devkund Waterfall is located in Bhira village near Mangoan, Raigad. From Bhira village to Devkund is a 5 to 6 km trek it takes up to 2 to 3 hours to reach the destination.
Mumbai to Devkund waterfall distance
From Mumbai city is around 160 km it depends on where you are coming from. From Kalyan, it's 150 km. It will take around 4 hours to reach.
Pune to Devkund waterfall distance
From Pune, it's 70 km it will take around 2 hours of journey to reach Devkund.
Raigad to Devkund waterfall distance
It’s around 60 km to reach and takes up to 2 hours of journey.
Nearest railway station to Devkund Waterfall
Nearest railway station is Mangaon and it is 47 km and Lonavala is 53 km from the Devkund Waterfall.
Local transportation at Devkund Waterfall
Bhira village is not connected to the significant cities properly so if you are coming via public transport then it will take a lot of time to reach. If you are coming from Mumbai then you have to take the bus which goes to Pali and from there you have to take local transportation to get. If you are coming from Pune then you have to take the bus which is going towards Mangaon, from there you have to find local auto for the waterfall.
Devkund Waterfall Trek
Devkund Waterfall Trek is one of the easiest treks. Devkund Waterfall Trek starts from the Bira Village, Raigad. The distance on one side is close to 3 km and you have to cross some water streams to reach Devkund Waterfall. The total time required to complete your trekking journey both side will take 5 to 6 hours. This Trek can do all age group of people. There are multiple travel agency who organise the Devkund Waterfall trek from Mumbai and Pune location.
Best season for a visit Devkund Waterfall
The best time is from mid September to November. First, this waterfall is also open during the monsoon but due to several accidents, local authorities close this waterfall from June to mid to end of September. So before visiting Devkund Waterfall get information is waterfall open or not and try to avoid visiting in Monsoon.
Things to Carry at Devkund Waterfall
- First Aid Kit - In case of emergency
- Water - Carry enough water
- Trekking shoes
- Extra clothes
- Moisturiser and sun protection cream
- Carry some extra cash in case of emergency because this place is not connected with the main city.
- Carry your breakfast and lunch with you
Places to visit near Devkund Waterfall
Devkund is located at Tamhini ghat this is also a beautiful place to travel and you can find lots of small and big waterfalls here and you will see greenery everywhere, the place is covered with fogs.
