Tamhini Ghatताम्हिणी घाट
The classic Pune monsoon drive, waterfalls one side, the Konkan the other.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWherePune, Maharashtra
Pune Ghats
Pune Ghats
Best time to visit1 August to 31 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Height600 m above sea level
Time neededFull day
Base and nearbyTamhini, Mulshi
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 6 July to 31 July. Pune Collector restricts stopping at waterfalls and streams along the ghat at peak rainfall.
About Tamhini Ghat
The classic Pune monsoon drive, twenty kilometres of ghat road with waterfalls coming off the rock on one side and the Konkan dropping away on the other. It is also the gateway to Devkund, Andharban and the Kundalika valley.
What to see and do
- Roadside waterfalls the length of the ghat
- Plus Valley viewpoint
- Gateway to Devkund and Andharban
- Mulshi backwaters on the approach
- Sanctuary forest either side of the road
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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