Kalu Waterfallकालू धबधबा
One of Maharashtra’s tallest falls, at the end of a long river-bed walk from Khireshwar.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereThane, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Kind of placeWaterfalls, Jungle Trails
Best time to visit15 August to 15 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyDifficult
Time needed7 hrs
Base and nearbyKhireshwar, Malshej
EntryLocal guide ₹800, strongly advised
ClosuresUsually closed 1 July to 15 August. Long river-bed approach that floods without warning; groups are turned back on heavy-rain days.
About Kalu Waterfall
One of the tallest and most powerful waterfalls in Maharashtra, reached by a long walk up a river bed from Khireshwar. It is a full day and the route is easy to lose, so almost everyone goes with a village guide. Worth every hour.
What to see and do
- One of the tallest falls in Maharashtra
- Long river-bed approach walk
- Harishchandragad massif alongside
- Pools for a careful dip
- Khireshwar village homestays
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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