Kune Falls & Bhushi Damकुणे धबधबा
India's 14th-tallest fall at 200 m, and the state's most crowded monsoon dam steps.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeWaterfalls, Hill Stations
Best time to visit1 August to 30 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyLonavala, Lonavala
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 6 July to 31 July. Pune Collector BNSS 163 order, entry into waterfalls, dams and streams in the Lonavala region prohibited.
About Kune Falls & Bhushi Dam
The default Lonavala monsoon stop, Bhushi Dam's stepped spillway where thousands sit in the water, and Kune Falls, a three-tiered 200-m drop that ranks among India's tallest. Both fall inside the area the Pune Collector closes each July after repeated drownings.
What to see and do
- Bhushi Dam's stepped spillway
- Kune Falls' three-tier 200-m drop
- Roadside corn, bhajji and chai stalls
- Tiger's Leap and Lion's Point close by
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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