-
Distance: 4.5 km one way (9 km round trip)
-
Duration: 3-4 hours one way (6-8 hours round trip)
-
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
-
Trek starts from: Bhira village base
Is Devkund Trek difficult?
Devkund Waterfall Trek difficulty level: Easy to Moderate.
-
Total distance: 9 km round trip (not excessively long)
-
Elevation gain: Minimal (approx. 100 meters)
-
Terrain: Mostly flat, some gentle slopes, and a few rocky patches
-
River crossing: One minor river crossing (usually ankle-deep water)
-
Duration: 6-8 hours round trip (including breaks and waterfall time)
Physical fitness requirement: Average. Suitable for beginners and families with older children (>10 years).
Devkund Waterfall is a secluded waterfall in the forests of Bhira, Maharashtra, India:
Location: In the Raigad district, near the Bhira dam
Features: A plunge waterfall with clear blue-green water that cascades into a pond
Known for: A popular picnic spot, and considered sacred by locals
Mythology: Also known as the “Bathing Pond of Gods”, locals believe utensils used to emerge from the pond during auspicious ceremonies
Trek: A moderate, 4-hour trek of about 5-6 km one way through dense forest, rivers, hamlets, and valleys
How to get there: Take a local bus or hire a taxi from Khopoli railway station, which is well-connected to Mumbai and Pune
What to bring: Food, walking shoes, and mosquito repellent
What to do: Take a dip in the water and take lots of photos
What to note: The trek route can be muddy and rocky, and crosses streams and open fields. In monsoon, the trek route can be filled with water and flash floods can occur. Please don’t litter in the forest.
-
Bhivpuri Road Station is on the Karjat-Lonavala route of Central Railway
-
Distance from Bhivpuri Road Station to Devkund Waterfall: approx. 10 km (30 minutes by auto/rickshaw)
-
Auto/rickshaw available from station to Bhira village (starting point of Devkund trek)
-
Local trains from CSMT/Kurla/Ghatkopar to Karjat, get down at Bhivpuri Road
-
Frequency: Every 30-60 minutes
-
Waterfall flows heavily during monsoon, creating breathtaking views
-
Surrounding landscape turns lush green, adding beauty to trek
-
Trekking trail becomes slightly challenging due to rain and mud
-
October to November: Waterfall still flows moderately, landscape remains green
-
December to February: Waterfall slows down, but winter trek offers pleasant weather
-
March to June: Waterfall dries up, trekking trail becomes hot and dry
-
Distance: Approximately 120 km (75 miles)
-
Drive time: Around 3-4 hours depending on traffic
-
Self-drive/Car pool: Via Mumbai-Pune Expressway
-
Public Transport:
-
From Bhira village (near Devkund), take bus/auto to Khopoli (30 km)
-
From Khopoli, take bus/train to Pune (around 100 km, 2-3 hours)
Devkund trekking guides from the village (primary language marathi ,secondary language hindi)
Navlesh Shelar
- Type of service: Local Guide
- Village – Patnus
- 8446130788
Prashant Shelar (Shelar Mama Nivas)
- Type of service: Local Guide, Food, & Accommodation
- Village – Bhira
- 7276283442
- 8149410495
- 8793466634
- Numbers Verified – July 2021
Amol Thorbole
- Type of service: Driver
- Village – Bhira
- 9922684738
Navnath Zore
- Type of service: Local Guide & Food
- Village – Bhira
- 8237370940
- 7378302024
Pandhari Nigde
- Type of service: Local Guide & Food
- Village – Bhira
- 8237319821
Shubham Yerunkar
- Type of service: Local Guide & Food
- Village – Bhira
- 8237218431
- 7350842130
Tulshidas Nigde
- Type of service: Local Guide & Food
- Village – Bhira
- 7276482932
Varsha Mhamunkar
- Type of service: Local Guide, Food, & Accommodation
- Village – Bhira
- 8149568110