Duke's Nose (Nagphani)नागफणी
A cobra-hood cliff over the Khandala ghat, India's most popular rappelling face.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 28 February
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height640 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyKurvande, Lonavala
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 6 July to 31 July. Cliff-edge selfie ban under the Lonavala prohibitory order.
About Duke's Nose (Nagphani)
A cliff shaped like a cobra's raised hood, Nagphani in Marathi, jutting over the Khandala ghat. It is the most popular rappelling face in India, and the walk-up from Kurvande is short and easy. Sunset here over the expressway valley is spectacular.
What to see and do
- The cobra-hood cliff profile
- Commercial rappelling operations
- Views over the Mumbai-Pune expressway and Khandala
- Shiva temple at the base of the nose
- Sunset and cloud-inversion mornings
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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