Madhe Ghat is located around 70 km from Pune in the Raigad
district, near Torna Fort. This place is not much explored like Tamhini Ghat or
the other ghats around Pune. However many people have started visiting it in
last few years and the places around are getting developed at rapid pace.
There are a couple ways to approach Madhe Ghat:
There are a couple ways to approach Madhe Ghat:
1) Via Khadakwasla Dam: Pune > Khadakwasla > Sinhagad (Base
bypass) > Pabe Ghat > Donje Phata > Khanapur > Velhe > Madhe
Ghat
2) Via NH4: Pune > NH4 (towards Satara) > Nasrapur
(bypass) > Velhe > Kelaad > Madhe Ghat
We took the first route while going to Madhe Ghat and took the other route while returning, completing the loop. The route via Khadakwasla is more scenic and less crowded.
Just after crossing the Sinhgad base, we took left towards Pebe Ghat. It was a lovely photographic ghat with lots of small villages on the way. After few ups and downs and zigzags, we kind of reached a peak. The view from the peak was just amazing. There was a small Tapri for Tea and some limited snacks. We had something there to fill our empty stomachs and started hiking around that place. All of a sudden the weather changed and it became cloudy. We kept on hiking for around 30 mins and then decided to go back to resume our journey to Madhe ghat. The trail was really inviting and for a moment I thought of dropping the original plan to just keep on walking till the end. Anyways from there we continued our zigzag journey, mostly downhill. Finally we took right turn towards Madhe ghat. Don’t forget to ask locals, if you miss the signboard or fill that you are kind of lost :).
The parking space at the Madhe ghat was bit clumsy and people parking in haphazard manner made it all the more frustrating. From there it is a muddy road, of around one km, to reach the top of the fall. On the way we crossed multiple water streams. It was totally misty and little showery, it was a real fun though. Soon we reached the source of the water fall. Just before falling, all the water streams merges into a gigantic waterfall, falling from a plateau. The plateau gives a spectacular view of the hills and valleys around. We could walk till the edge of the fall and see the beginning of the fall. In fact there was a group doing rappelling there. That could have been a lifelong memory, but we didn’t know about it so hadn’t planned for it. So checkout on net for your rappelling arrangements, if you are more of adventure type.
From the top, I could see a beautiful trail near the bottom of the fall. I also saw few people walking there and also figured out a way to go there. But the cloud and mist reduced the visibility to a couple of feet, so we decided not to go there. Visibility was a serious problem that day, in one moment we could see the spectacular waterfall and in the next moment we could see nothing at all. It was just mystic!!
My Verdict:
We took the first route while going to Madhe Ghat and took the other route while returning, completing the loop. The route via Khadakwasla is more scenic and less crowded.
Just after crossing the Sinhgad base, we took left towards Pebe Ghat. It was a lovely photographic ghat with lots of small villages on the way. After few ups and downs and zigzags, we kind of reached a peak. The view from the peak was just amazing. There was a small Tapri for Tea and some limited snacks. We had something there to fill our empty stomachs and started hiking around that place. All of a sudden the weather changed and it became cloudy. We kept on hiking for around 30 mins and then decided to go back to resume our journey to Madhe ghat. The trail was really inviting and for a moment I thought of dropping the original plan to just keep on walking till the end. Anyways from there we continued our zigzag journey, mostly downhill. Finally we took right turn towards Madhe ghat. Don’t forget to ask locals, if you miss the signboard or fill that you are kind of lost :).
The parking space at the Madhe ghat was bit clumsy and people parking in haphazard manner made it all the more frustrating. From there it is a muddy road, of around one km, to reach the top of the fall. On the way we crossed multiple water streams. It was totally misty and little showery, it was a real fun though. Soon we reached the source of the water fall. Just before falling, all the water streams merges into a gigantic waterfall, falling from a plateau. The plateau gives a spectacular view of the hills and valleys around. We could walk till the edge of the fall and see the beginning of the fall. In fact there was a group doing rappelling there. That could have been a lifelong memory, but we didn’t know about it so hadn’t planned for it. So checkout on net for your rappelling arrangements, if you are more of adventure type.
From the top, I could see a beautiful trail near the bottom of the fall. I also saw few people walking there and also figured out a way to go there. But the cloud and mist reduced the visibility to a couple of feet, so we decided not to go there. Visibility was a serious problem that day, in one moment we could see the spectacular waterfall and in the next moment we could see nothing at all. It was just mystic!!
My Verdict:
A perfect monsoon getaway from Pune, ideal for a one day trip.
The drive is a perfect combination of ghat, rivers, waterfalls, lush green hills
and valleys. A must visit place for nature lover and photographers.
Best time to visit:
Best time to visit:
Monsoon (Jul-Sep) is the best time to visit this place.
Places around:
Places around:
Torna Fort, Rajgad Fort, Sinhgad Fort, Khadakwasla
Tips:
Tips:
- Carry some snacks with you if you can’t stay hungry for a long time. There is a high chance that you don’t get anything to eat for at least 3-4 hours.
- Seal pack your electronic items and wallets, even if it is not raining. The weather could change quickly there.
- Keep the place clean
This place on map:
Tags:
One day Trip, Monsoon Drive, Water Fall, Pune Getaways
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