Thoseghar Waterfall is not just one—but a series of cascading waterfalls, some hidden deep within the valley, plunging up to 500 meters!
Thoseghar Waterfall
Thoseghar is one of Maharashtra’s most dramatic monsoon waterfalls, located in the Satara district. It’s a peaceful, nature-rich destination ideal for those who want to experience raw waterfall beauty without a tiring trek. The sound of falling water surrounded by lush greenery makes it a perfect monsoon getaway.
"Bina zyada trekking ke, ekdam cinematic waterfall view chahiye toh Thoseghar ekdum best hai!"
🧭 Start Point & Base Village
- Start Point: Satara City
- Base Village: Thoseghar (just 20 km from Satara Bus Stand)
📍 Google Map Location: 📌 Thoseghar Waterfall Location – Google
Coordinates: 17.6793° N, 73.8634° E
🚗 Best Routes to Reach Thoseghar Waterfall
✅ From Mumbai (~280 km | 6 hrs)
Route: Mumbai → Pune Expressway → NH48 → Satara → Thoseghar via Kas Road
✅ From Pune (~140 km | 3.5 hrs)
Route: Pune → NH48 (Bangalore Highway) → Satara → Thoseghar
✅ From Karnataka (Hubli, Belgaum, Bangalore)
- From Hubli: ~310 km | 6 hrs
- From Belgaum: ~270 km | 5.5 hrs
- From Bangalore: ~730 km | 13 hrs (via NH48)
Travel Tip: From Karnataka, combine Thoseghar with a visit to Kaas Plateau and Vajrai Waterfall.
🥾 Visit These Spots with Trek Of?
❌ No major trekking required
✅ Short nature trail from parking to the viewpoint (~300 meters)
🧍♂️ Suitable even for senior citizens and kids
🌤️ Best Time to Visit Thoseghar Waterfall
- Monsoon (Peak Season): July to September – Full water force, lush greenery
- Post Monsoon: October – Pleasant, less slippery
- Avoid in Summer: Waterfall dries up, not scenic
📸 Is Camera or Drone Allowed?
- Camera: ✅ Allowed
- Drone: ⚠️ Restricted
- Due to forest proximity, drone flying requires local authority permission
- May not be allowed during heavy tourist days
📍 Nearby Places to Explore
- Kaas Pathar (Valley of Flowers) – 20 km
- Vajrai Waterfall – 22 km
- Sajjangad Fort – 18 km
- Chalkewadi Windmill Farms – 5 km
- Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary – 40 km
👨👩👧👦 Suitable For:
✅ Solo travelers
✅ Families with kids
✅ Couples
✅ Senior citizens
❌ Not for hardcore trekkers (better go to Devkund/Vajrai)
🍴 Facilities – Food, Water, Toilets, Parking
| Facility | Availability |
|---|---|
| Food | ✅ Tea stalls, Vada Pav, Corn |
| Drinking Water | ✅ Bottled water available |
| Toilets | ✅ Basic toilets near parking |
| Parking | ✅ Available (₹30–₹100) |
Budget Estimate (Per Person)
| Expense | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Travel (Shared) | ₹700 – ₹1200 |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 – ₹20 per person |
| Snacks & Water | ₹100 – ₹150 |
| Total Budget | ₹900 – ₹1400 |
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