Nighoj Potholes (Ranjankhalge)निघोज रांजणखळगे
The Kukadi river has drilled hundreds of deep basalt potholes into its own bed.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 November to 31 May
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyNighoj, Shirur
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 1 July to 15 September. The riverbed floods and the potholes are submerged and dangerous.
About Nighoj Potholes (Ranjankhalge)
The Kukadi river has drilled hundreds of deep, smooth cylindrical potholes into the basalt riverbed here over thousands of years, some deep enough to swallow a person. A genuine geological curiosity, and a protected site.
What to see and do
- Hundreds of river-drilled basalt potholes
- Malganga temple on the bank
- Rope bridge across the riverbed
- Best seen when the river is low
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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