The short answer
Zarwani Waterfall and Eco-campsite: what visitors should know first
Worth a half day from Kevadia in or just after the monsoon, when the fall has water. The campsite area is easy; the path to the fall is uneven and rocky near the water. Little to see in the dry months.
History and context
The story behind Zarwani Waterfall and Eco-campsite
Zarwani lies inside Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Narmada district, where the forest department runs an eco-campsite with an Eco Tourism Committee from the nearby community.
Useful facts
Zarwani Waterfall and Eco-campsite facts at a glance
- Location
- Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, about 28 km from Rajpipla towards Kevadia
- Altitude
- Low forested hills; no official height published for the fall
- Experience type
- Waterfall walk and forest eco-campsite
- Known for
- Seasonal waterfall into a gorge, machaans, solar-powered camp
- Time or schedule
- Half a day; best July to October for water
Why it matters
Why Zarwani Waterfall and Eco-campsite is worth your time
Zarwani is the easiest way from Kevadia to get inside Shoolpaneshwar rather than just drive past it. The sanctuary covers about 608 sq km of hill forest, and its wildlife includes sloth bear, striped hyena, several deer species, wild dog, rhesus macaque and barking deer.
The campsite is run with a local Eco Tourism Committee, so a stay supports the villages around the sanctuary. The rules are strict and sensible: no smoking, no music, no pets, no flash photography, nothing picked or taken, and no litter.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The waterfall gorge
A seasonal fall that drops from a rock face into a narrow gorge, fullest after the monsoon.
- 02
Machaans
Raised platforms near the campsite for quiet wildlife and landscape watching at dawn and dusk.
- 03
A night in the forest
Cottages, tents and dormitories with solar power and food cooked by the local committee.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The eco-campsite sits about 28 km from Rajpipla on the way towards Kevadia and the Narmada dam, roughly 7 km in from the Thawadia checkpost. Visit the orientation centre first, then walk the nature trail through the forest towards the waterfall, which falls from a rock face into a narrow gorge.
The fall is seasonal. It is at its best from the monsoon into early winter, when the stream is full and the forest is green; in the hot months it may be little more than a trickle. Go in the morning, wear shoes with grip, and keep well back from the edge of the gorge and from fast water after rain.
For a slower visit, stay a night. The campsite has two cottages with attached bathrooms, tents with separate bath and toilet blocks, two dormitories for up to ten people each, a dining area and a campfire spot. Power is solar, food (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) is arranged with the local Eco Tourism Committee, and machaans give quiet places to watch the forest at dawn and dusk.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Visit the orientation centre before walking to the fall
- Wear shoes with good grip; rocks near the water are slippery
- Go in the monsoon or just after for water in the fall
- No music, smoking, pets or flash photography in the sanctuary
- Carry water and take all litter back out
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, between Rajpipla and Kevadia, Narmada district
- Time needed
- Half a day; a night if staying at the campsite
- Best time
- July to October for water in the fall; November to February for cooler forest walks
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The campsite, orientation centre and machaans near the cottages are on gentle ground, and older parents can enjoy the forest there. The walk to the fall itself is on an uneven forest path with wet, slippery rock near the water; anyone unsteady on their feet should stay at the campsite while others go.
- Tickets and access
- Zarwani is inside a wildlife sanctuary, so forest department entry rules apply and stays are booked through the eco-campsite. Confirm current fees, timings and whether the waterfall path is open locally before you go.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The campsite, orientation centre and machaans near the cottages are on gentle ground, and older parents can enjoy the forest there. The walk to the fall itself is on an uneven forest path with wet, slippery rock near the water; anyone unsteady on their feet should stay at the campsite while others go.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Does Zarwani waterfall have water all year?
No. It is a seasonal fall, best from the monsoon into early winter. In the hot months it can be very thin or dry.
Can you stay at Zarwani?
Yes. The eco-campsite has cottages, tents and dormitories. Book ahead and confirm availability with the forest department or Gujarat Tourism listing.
Is the walk to the fall difficult?
It is a short forest walk, but the ground is uneven and the rock near the water is slippery. Take care, especially after rain.
Sources and further reading
- Gujarat Tourism: Zarwani Waterfall
- Narmada district: Zarvani waterfall
- Gujarat Tourism: Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
