Details on how to reach Nanemachi Waterfall

To reach Nanemachi Waterfall in Maharashtra, you have several options depending on your starting location:

From Mumbai:

By Car: Take the NH66 towards Mahad and then take a left turn towards Birwadi. The waterfall is located about 15 km from Birwadi.

By Bus: You can take a bus to Mahad, then an autorikshaw or a taxi to Birwadi, followed by shared jeep or taxi to the waterfall.

By Train: The nearest station is Mahad Railway Station. From there go by rickshaw to Birwadi and then proceed to the falls by shared jeep or taxi.

From Pune:

Drive through Bhor Ghat, go via Birvadi and move towards Nanemachi.

General Information:

There is one in the village of Gugulshi in Mahad taluka of Raigad district.

The trek to this waterfall is so easy that it takes only 1.5 hours from the parking area of base village.

Be ready for slippery track during rainy season, wear trekking shoes with good grip for this purpose.Local transportation is available from Mahad but if you are traveling in group or with gear it would be better to book private vehicle because this place is bit remote so you may require planning your transport earlier for smooth trip.

 

Step-by-Step Transport Details:

1. Air Travel (if applicable):

Step 1: Find flights going to Mumbai which has the closest major airport near Nanemachi Waterfall; Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport being the best choice here.

Step 2: Once in Mumbai, rent a car or book a cab that will take you straight away to Mahad; this town being close enough for ease of access purposes as compared other cities near Nanimachi Waterfall

2. Train Travel:

Step 1: Book train tickets up until Mahad Railway Station which is the nearest station to Nanimachi Waterfall. You can check Indian Railways website or reliable train booking platforms to get the most direct route from your state’s major railway station.

Step 2: From Mahad Railway Station one can take local taxi or auto rickshaw to Birwadi, the base point for reaching the fall.

3. Bus Travel:

Step 1: Buses may not be very direct especially when you come from far states but if you are from within, Maharashtra and neighboring states this will be fine.

Step 2: You have to go by local transport from Mahad as in case of train travel to Birwadi.

4. Local Transport from Birwadi to Nanemachi Waterfall:

Step 1: Hire a shared jeep or taxi that will take you out of Birwadi up until the starting point of trekking at Nanemachi Waterfall

Step 2: It is from here that one starts walking towards an easy trail on which they reach their desired spot after about one and half hours time

Best Time to Visit: The monsoon season between July and October is the best time for experiencing highest water flow in the falls.

North India:

Delhi- Fly up to Mumbai (from Indira Gandhi International Airport), then drive down to Mahad, and proceed further towards Nanimachi.

Punjab (Amritsar): Flight could be taken from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport heading westwards across Mumbai till you arrive at your destination near waterfall road routes.

Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow): Book a flight from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport Lucknow going through Mumbai road trip terminating at Mahad of Maharashtra state

East India:

West Bengal (Kolkata): Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport provides flights connecting Mumbai and Kolkata where one drives all way long towards Mahad.

Bihar (Patna): All one needs is to catch a flight from Jay Prakash Narayan Airport going to Mumbai and then continue by road.

West India:

Gujarat (Ahmedabad): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport offers flights to Mumbai. This is followed by a drive to the waterfall.

Rajasthan (Jaipur): Fly from Jaipur International Airport to Mumbai, then go on a road trip to Mahad.

South India:

Karnataka (Bengaluru): Kempegowda International Airport has direct flights to Mumbai and a ground trip thereafter.

Tamil Nadu (Chennai): Fly from Chennai International Airport to Mumbai, then reach via road in Mahad.

Central India:

Madhya Pradesh (Bhopal): Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal is serviced by flights to Mumbai followed by a road journey to the destination.

Chhattisgarh (Raipur): Swami Vivekananda Airport has direct flights to Mumbai. Subsequently, drive down there.

Northeast India:

Assam (Guwahati): Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport provides air transport services leading to Mahad. After that, you can follow up with road transport network and access Mahad quickly and conveniently.

When planning a trip from different states of India towards Nanemachi Waterfall, it is advisable that the following details is considered for more inclusive travel plan

Pre-Trip Planning

Check Weather and Local Conditions: The best months for visiting Nanemachi Waterfall are during monsoons as this guarantees fullness. Nonetheless, ensure you check localized weather events around your traveling days so as not be rain-soaked away at arrival or during trip days.

Book Accommodations: If you want an overnight stay, choose among one of the many hotels in Mahad. Reservations are better made ahead especially when it’s peak tourist seasons.

Local Contacts and Guides: It may be useful contacting local trekking groups or guides who can provide insights into area specific conditions which might also offer you company during your trek.

Packing List

Trekking Gear: Durable boots, a rain jacket, and hiking sticks.

Clothing: Dress in lightweight clothes that dry quickly and carry an extra set in case you get wet.

Safety and Navigation: A first-aid kit, a hard copy map of the area, GPS device or smart phone with offline maps.

Food and Water: Energy bars as well as snacks will be necessary for the walk. Water purifying tablets would come in handy too.

Miscellaneous: Camera to capture those beautiful scenic views, power bank for charging devices like cell phones or laptops during the trek and plastic bags to protect electronics from water damage can be included.

On Arrival

Local Transportation: Upon arrival at Mahad by air, train or bus you can hire a taxi/ auto-rickshaw for Birwadi which is where your trek to Nanemachi Waterfall starts/commences.

Check-in at Local Accommodations: If you are spending the night here; check into your hotel/guesthouse and confirm your plans of trekking with local guide if arranged one already.

During the Trek

Follow Local Guidelines: Observe locally accepted norms as well as environmental guidelines such as how not to go against the sacredness associated with Nanimachi according to residents there about,

Stay on Marked Trails: The path leading to Nanemachi Waterfall is marked but it’s very important that one stays focused and within them considering his/her safety,

Hydrate and Rest: Take regular hydration breaks along the way whenever need arises so as to avoid becoming over exhausted while walking through it all. This ensures that you won’t have problems keeping up energy levels till end of trip day/trekking,

Post-Trek

Local Exploration: Visit other attractions nearby Mahad if time permits you or just enjoy Maharashtrian cuisine & culture around here too.

Feedback and Review: Through travel forums or directly to the service providers, you could consider giving your feedback on how you experienced it so as to assist other travelers,

These elements can be included to ensure your travel plan to Nanimachi Waterfall is more robust and pleasurable resulting in a memorable and safe journey.

**Nanemachi Deadline: Entries are restricted after 4 pm since the forest gets dark**