Kataldhar Waterfallकातळधार
A 100-m free fall hidden in Rajmachi's forest, one of the Sahyadri's great monsoon secrets.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Kind of placeWaterfalls, Jungle Trails
Best time to visit1 August to 30 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Time needed5 hrs
Base and nearbyUdhewadi (Rajmachi), Lonavala
EntryGuide ₹800
ClosuresUsually closed 6 July to 31 July. Falls inside the Lonavala prohibitory-order zone.
About Kataldhar Waterfall
A 100-m free-falling waterfall hidden in the forest below Rajmachi, reached by a slippery descent through dense growth. Because it takes effort to get to, it stays quiet even at peak monsoon, one of the genuinely rewarding waterfall treks near Pune.
What to see and do
- The 100-m single-drop fall
- Dense forest approach from Udhewadi
- Ulhas valley views on the way down
- Combine with Rajmachi's twin forts
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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