Umbrella Fall, Bhandardara
Umbrella Falls is a seasonal waterfall located near Wilson Dam, Bhandardara, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. Key points:
Height: 500 feet
Distance from Bhandardara: 10 km
Distance from Mumbai: 165 km, 3.5 hours
Distance from Pune: 210 km, 4.5 hours
Best time to visit: Monsoon season (June-September)
Trek difficulty: Easy 30-minute walk from Wilson Dam parking
In which city is the Umbrella Waterfall?
The Umbrella Falls are in the Bhandardara region, which is in the
Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, India
Which is the nearest railway station to umbrella waterfall?
The nearest railway station to Umbrella Falls is Igatpuri Railway Station, which is located about 45 kilometers away from the falls in Bhandardara. From Igatpuri, you can take a local bus or hire a taxi to complete the journey to the waterfall.
Is there water in the Umbrella Waterfall?
Yes, water flows in the Umbrella Waterfall, but it is a seasonal attraction, not a permanent one. The falls are formed when water is released from the Bhandardara dam, and are best viewed during the monsoon season when the dam is at full capacity, resulting in a cascade that creates the umbrella-like shape.
छत्री धबधब्याच्या जवळ कोणते रेल्वे स्टेशन आहे?
अम्ब्रेला फॉल्सचे सर्वात जवळचे रेल्वे स्टेशन इगतपुरी रेल्वे स्टेशन आहे, जे भंडारदरा येथील धबधब्यापासून सुमारे ४५ किलोमीटर अंतरावर आहे. इगतपुरीहून, धबधब्यापर्यंतचा प्रवास पूर्ण करण्यासाठी तुम्ही स्थानिक बस किंवा टॅक्सी भाड्याने घेऊ शकता.
अम्ब्रेला वॉटरफॉलमध्ये पाणी आहे का?
हो, अम्ब्रेला धबधब्यातून पाणी वाहते, पण ते कायमचे नव्हे तर हंगामी आकर्षण आहे. भंडारदरा धरणातून पाणी सोडल्यावर धबधबे तयार होतात आणि पावसाळ्यात धरण पूर्ण क्षमतेने भरलेले असताना ते उत्तम प्रकारे दिसतात, ज्यामुळे छत्रीसारखा आकार निर्माण होतो.
Would you like more details on the trek or nearby attractions?
Here are more details on Umbrella Falls:
Waterfall Details:
Height: 500 feet
Water source: Pravara River
Flow: Heavy during monsoon, dry during summer
Shape: Umbrella-like shape during heavy flow
Things to Do:
Trekking: Easy 30-minute walk from Wilson Dam parking
Swimming: In nearby lake, with caution
Boating: In Arthur Lake
Fishing: In Pravara River and Arthur Lake
Best Time to Visit:
Monsoon (June-September): Heavy waterfall flow
Winter (October-February): Mild climate, scenic views
Nearby Attractions:
1. Wilson Dam
2. Arthur Lake
3. Randha Falls
4. Agastya Rishi Ashram
5. Amruteshwar Temple
Would you like more details on any of these?
Please note that the driving distances provided are from Umbrella Falls to each resort.
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- Anandvan Resort
- Phone Number: +91 84520 80777
- Address: Ghatghar Road, Bhandardara, Shendi, Shendi Bhandardhara, Maharashtra 414601
- Google Maps Link: Anandvan Resort
- Distance from Umbrella Falls: 12.6 km, approximately 24-minute drive
- Anand Sarovar Bhandardara
- Phone Number: +91 84520 80777
- Address: 241, Golwad Vasti Road, Murshet, Akole, Maharashtra 422604
- Google Maps Link: Anand Sarovar Bhandardara
- Distance from Umbrella Falls: 14.6 km, approximately 30-minute drive
- The Yash Resort
- Phone Number: +91 91194 85999
- Address: Tal- Akole, Dist: Ahilyanagar, HQ44+C79, Shendi, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604
- Google Maps Link: The Yash Resort
- Distance from Umbrella Falls: 16.2 km, approximately 36-minute drive
- MTDC Bhandardhara
- Phone Number: +91 2424 295 355
- Address: Shendi, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604
- Google Maps Link: MTDC Bhandardhara
- Distance from Umbrella Falls: 9.8 km, approximately 15-minute drive
- Wanderlust Resort bhandardara
- Phone Number: +91 83808 30830
- Address: HQ9H+CHR, Ghoti Rajur Road, near Waaki, Bunglow, Bhandardara, Maharashtra 422604
- Google Maps Link: Wanderlust Resort bhandardara
- Distance from Umbrella Falls: 8.3 km, approximately 12-minute drive
- Anandvan Resort