Vihigaon (Ashoka) Fallsविहीगाव धबधबा
The go-to waterfall rappelling spot near Mumbai, an hour from Kasara.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereThane, Maharashtra
North Sahyadri
North Sahyadri
Best time to visit15 July to 15 October
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed3 hrs
Base and nearbyVihigaon, Kasara
EntryRappelling ₹900-1500
About Vihigaon (Ashoka) Falls
Known locally as Ashoka Falls after a film shot here, Vihigaon has become the most popular commercial waterfall-rappelling site near Mumbai. Operators run fixed ropes down the main drop right through the monsoon.
What to see and do
- Waterfall rappelling down the main drop
- Very easy access from Kasara
- Plunge pool at the base
- Igatpuri and Bhandardara nearby
Part of Sahyadri (Western Ghats).
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