Dhodani Waterfall is also known as Dodhani Waterfall and it is located in Dodhani village, Panvel. This village is very close to the Matheran hill station. The height of the Dhodhani Waterfall is 115 Feet. Dhodani waterfall is in 3 parts, The first two parts are hard to reach there so most tourists visit the third part which is close to the village. There are 2 treks one is to the waterfall and the second is to Matheran hill station, so ask villagers to the waterfall trek route.
Dhodani Waterfall is on the western part of the Matheran hill station and you can even see the Dodhani village from Panorama Point and Heart Point, Matheran.
Dhodani waterfall is famous and one of the most visited waterfalls near Panvel and waterfalls near Mumbai.
How to reach Dodhani Waterfall / Dhodani Waterfall
By Road
By road - If you are travelling by vehicle then come to Panvel then follow this route to reach. Panvel-Chiple-Nere-Gadeshwar Lake-Dodhani village. From here you need to trek for 20 to 30 minutes. Or you can take a state transport bus from Panvel station to reach Dhodhani Village. This bus service is limited, every hour you have a bus to reach Dhodhani village, so don't miss your bus.
By Train
The nearest railway station is Panvel and from here you can take a state transport bus service or you can hire an auto-rickshaw to reach.
The distance from Panvel railway station to Dhodhani waterfall is 19 km.
The best time to visit Dhodhani Waterfall
The best time to visit Dhodani waterfalll is from June to September month.
Things to do at Dodhani Waterfall / Dhodani Waterfall
- Scenic View and Photography
- Nature Walk and Hiking/Trekking to waterfall and Matheran hill station
- Water Rappelling
- Swimming
- Visit the surrounding village and explore the culture and the tradition.