Chinchoti Waterfallचिंचोटी धबधबा
A stream walk through Tungareshwar forest ending at a waterfall in a narrow gorge.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePalghar, Maharashtra
Thane-Palghar
Thane-Palghar
Best time to visit15 August to 30 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Time needed4 hrs
Base and nearbyKaman / Chinchoti, Vasai
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 1 July to 15 August. Flash flooding in the gorge; the district restricts entry on heavy-rain days after repeated rescues.
About Chinchoti Waterfall
A long walk up a stream bed through Tungareshwar forest ends at a waterfall dropping into a narrow gorge. It is one of the most popular monsoon outings from Mumbai and also one of the more genuinely risky ones, the gorge floods fast.
What to see and do
- Stream-bed walk through the forest
- Waterfall pouring into a narrow gorge
- Tungareshwar sanctuary birdlife
- Very close to Mumbai
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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