The short answer
Kondhwal Waterfall: what visitors should know first
Only if you are here between July and October and are comfortable on rough roads. Ask locally for the current road condition; the falls are far less impressive in the dry months.
Useful facts
Kondhwal Waterfall facts at a glance
- Location
- About 3 km from Bhimashankar to Kondhwal Phata, then 5–6 km more
- Also called
- Bird Point
- Known for
- Monsoon waterfall near the sanctuary
- Best season
- July to October
- Source note
- Single official listing; confirm access
Why it matters
Why Kondhwal Waterfall is worth your time
Waterfalls are what the Sahyadris are best known for in the monsoon, and Kondhwal gives Bhimashankar a water-and-birds stop away from the temple crowd. For visitors who come in the green season, it is a chance to see how the same plateau looks when the rain is at its heaviest.
It also serves as a reminder that the Bhimashankar area is bigger than the temple village, with villages, forest and streams along the approach road. Treat it as an optional extra, not a headline.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Monsoon flow
The falls are at their best during and just after the rains.
- 02
Bird Point
The alternative name hints at birdlife in the surrounding forest.
- 03
Side-road drive
The route shows the quieter villages below the temple.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The temple trust describes the route as a right turn at Kondhwal Phata, about 3 km from Bhimashankar, followed by a further 5 to 6 km to the falls. It adds that the waterfall is also known as Bird Point and lies near the sanctuary.
That is all the official page says, so confirm conditions with drivers, the forest post or your hotel before setting off. In the monsoon the road can be rough and the falls swollen, and slippery rock near the water is the main danger.
Visit in good daylight, keep well back from the water and do not enter pools after rain. In dry months the falls reduce to a trickle and are not worth the drive.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Ask locally for current road conditions
- Go in daylight
- Keep away from the water edge
- Carry water
- Skip it in the dry months
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Off the road near Kondhwal Phata, below Bhimashankar
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours including the side road
- Best time
- July to October
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The side road is rough and the last stretch on foot can be wet and slippery. Seating is limited. Older visitors should check conditions first and may prefer to stay at the temple.
- Tickets and access
- No ticket that we could verify. Treat this as a single-source listing and confirm access locally.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Kondhwal Waterfall
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
The side road is rough and the last stretch on foot can be wet and slippery. Seating is limited. Older visitors should check conditions first and may prefer to stay at the temple.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Why is it called Bird Point?
The temple trust lists it under that alternative name, near the sanctuary.
When does it flow?
Mainly during and after the monsoon.
Is it good for seniors?
Only after checking road conditions; the path can be slippery.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
