Vajrai Waterfall – It Is An Ideal Destination For All And To Get Also The Tasty Maharastra Foods

VAJRAI WATERFALL

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SATARA

Vajrai waterfall is located just 27 kilometres from Satara.  This waterfall is the tallest waterfall of India.The waterfall is situated in district of Satara in western Maharashtra. It is about 5 km away from Kas Flower Valley.

The lush green mountains and the flowers in nearby flower valley please your senses. The pleasant weather actually relaxes you like anything. But the star attraction of this place is tranquility The place is simply deserted and there are no hawkers, unwanted guides and cameramen to disturb you.

The water of the Urmodi River comes down from the height of 1840 feet. It is the origin of Urmodi River. According to legend, Shree Saint Ramdas Swami has climbed this mountain in three steps therefore Water falls down at this waterfall in three steps.

Thousands of people from all over Maharashtra come here to visit this waterfall. The waterfall flows during entire year. You may experience the heavy rain fall during monsoon season at Vajrai waterfall. This is the place with full of natural beauty with great climate.

It is a perfect weekend destination for all age groups. Just come here, enjoy the greenery, have a delicious Maharashtrian food in the silky grain farms and most importantly forget everything in the tranquility of this place. While you go back to your places you will carry a hell lot of energy and enthusiasm with you.

Vajrai is the devotional place for Bhambavli villagers. Due to this waterfall Bhambavli village has become very special. There are so many picnic spot around the waterfall like Tapola boating place, Kas flower valley. This is reason that the tourist attracts not just from India, but from all over the world.

Nearby other places to visit:

KAS FLOWER VALLEY in the month of July to October.

Bamnoli & Tapole – for boating.

Sajjangadh Fort – Samadhi of Saint Ramdas.

Thoseghar Waterfall.

Chalkewadi for Windmills,.

Mahabaalleshwar – Hill Station

Pachgani – Hill Station

Wai – Ganpati

Gondavale – Samadhi of Saint Gondvalekar Maharaj.

Koyna-Chandoli Tiger Sanctuary

Precautions to be taken by Tourists while visiting  Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall.

Visit only between 8.00 am to 5.00 pm every day.

Avoid visiting this place in heavy rains

Prohibited to eat non-veg one km nearby the waterfall

This is plastic free zone; don’t throw plastic bags, water bottles etc.

Prohibited consumption of Alcohol

Swimming is also prohibited (Ponds are quite deep)

The place is far from developmental activities. Hence you will not find any hotels in this area. You will have to stay in hotels at Satara. You may prefer to stay at village Bhambavli in their traditional homes; this stay will give you a chance to live a rural life. You will see how these people live and earn their bread and butter. The quality of food at these homes will also be delicious that you cannot resist it. Fresh vegetables, fruits will enhance your spirits. And all this is available at nominal cost.

By Air

Pune is the nearest Airport from Vajrai (137 km)

By Train

Nearest railway station is at Satara (27 km)

By Road

There is regular bus service from Satara to Vajrai & Satara is connected to Mumbai, Pune & Kolhapur by national highway.