Koshmal Waterfall, Dangs
My second list! During the last summer vacation, I prepared a list of hill stations in Gujarat. The article has since garnered a warm response from visitors and from Google too, it holds the top spot for the term ‘hill stations of Gujarat’. Taking cue from it, here’s my list of waterfalls in South Gujarat.
Why waterfalls?
Because waterfalls are gorgeous, powerful and mesmerizing, aren’t they? 🙂
Why South Gujarat?
As I have sparse knowledge about other areas of Gujarat. South Gujarat is home ground for me because my hometown is Vansda.
[UPDATE 05 May, 2017]
I have updated this post to include ALL waterfalls of Gujarat – not just South Gujarat. Below list of waterfalls in Gujarat is the ultimate list you need to plan your monsoon trips in Gujarat area.
I’ve tried to cover all waterfalls known to me. If I have missed any destination, please contact me or leave a comment down.
Happy Waterfalls Exploring! 🙂
The Ultimate List of Waterfalls in Gujarat
Click on waterfalls title name for its location map, water flow, accessibility, tourist rush, food availability, driving directions and trekking options.
Location: 5km from Waghai, on Waghai – Saputara Road
Water Flow: June – January
Accessibility: Easy
Tourist Rush: High
Food: Yes – Snacks, Tea, Wafers, Boiled Corn (Worth trying) – All Seasons
Reaching to the Bottom: Possible (Very dangerous in the monsoon)
Located about 5 km from Waghai town, the Gira waterfall is a 30 m natural drop in the Ambica River. It is open to public and accessible during the year.
Tribal artists sell aesthetic handicrafts here. Gira Falls are the most popular falls in Gujarat. Also known as Gira Dhodh, the place attains massive visitors as it falls on the Saputara road. One can visit the nearby Waghai Botanical Garden as well.
Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Girafalls Wanarchod, Waghai Saputara
Before going further, let me clear out a common confusion of many tourists. The puzzle of Gira vs Girmal.
Both are different.
Gira Falls or Gira Dhodh is the one near Waghai. Girmal or Girimala is the one near Subir, Ahwa. The former one, Gira can be easily reached while Girmal is located quite deeper.
Back to Girmal:
Location: 50 km from Ahwa, 20 km from Subir
Water Flow: July – December
Accessibility: Hard
Tourist Rush: Low
Food: Tea, Snacks – During Season
Reaching to the Bottom: Possible (Very dangerous in the monsoon)
Driving Directions:
From Ahwa
Arrive at Subir village from Ahwa (30 km);
Go straight and arrive at Nishana check-post (12 km);
Take a left turn and Arrive at village Girmal (8 km);
Take a left turn and arrive at Girmal waterfalls (2 km).
Road from check-post to fall is single lane with rough patches. Otherwise drivable.
Touted as the tallest waterfall of Gujarat, deep inside the wild forests of Dang, Girmal stands tall spawning tiny water particles infinitely. Silver fog and 7 colored rainbows are often seen through. Forest department has built spectacular view points and pathways. Safety railing is roped to prevent accidents. Steps are carved as well to reach near Girmal.
On the way to Girmal, at some point, the river Gira takes a complete U-turn. Forest department has developed a beautiful viewpoint exactly above the U-turn.
Eco-Development Committee of the department also runs a restaurant named ‘U-turn restaurant’. Tasty food, do try it.
A full day is needed for this destination. You will cherish the memories of this adventure forever, I assure you.
Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Girmal Waterfall – Highest Falls of Gujarat
Location: 40 km from Dharampur, 6 km from Wilson Hills
Water Flow: July End – December
Accessibility: Medium
Tourist Rush: Low
Food: One or two locals else nothing. Visit Wilson Hills for food.
Reaching to the Bottom: Possible
Driving Directions:
When you are going to Wilson Hills,
There will be a right turn just before the main gate (Near the village)
From where Shankar fall is just 6 km.
You can ask any villager about the exact route.
![[Photos] [Monsoon] Wilson Hills Dharampur and Shankar Dhodh Waterfalls in Monsoon](https://darpan.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Photos-Monsoon-Wilson-Hills-Dharampur-and-Shankar-Dhodh-Waterfalls-in-Monsoon-8.jpg)
Shankar waterfall has recently gained eyeballs of tourists. It was unknown to most people a couple of years back. Unlike Gira or Girmal, this fall doesn’t unleash gallons of waters to the bottom, instead a thin stream of water showers the earth.
Fortunately, that’s why one can trek to the bottom and take a shower!
I’ve already written a comprehensive article here: Wilson Hill Station Dharampur & Shankar Waterfall – Hidden Gems Of South Gujarat
Location: 40 km from Songadh, 50 km from Ahwa
Water Flow: June – December (Unconfirmed)
Accessibility: Hard
Tourist Rush: Low
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Possible (From the opposite route)
Reaching to Chimer Fall needs a bit of walking, passing through some farms. Mostly unknown to tourists. The uniqueness factors being,
A. There are actually four falls. So Chimer is, Buy 1 Get 4 package!
B. Highest waterfall in Gujarat (Unconfirmed)
Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Chimer Waterfall
Location: 10 km from Ahwa
Water Flow: June – January
Accessibility: Easy
Tourist Rush: Average
Food: None and Not Required
Reaching to Bottom: Possible
Shiva Ghat is 10 minutes from Ahwa, Dang district headquarters. No extra driving efforts are needed to visit this fall as it falls directly on the Ahwa – Waghai road. The name Shiva comes from the temple nearby the fall.
Location: 10 km from Ahwa, on Ahwa – Mahal Road
Water Flow: June – November End
Accessibility: Medium
Tourist Rush: Low
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Possible, but dangerous
Driving Directions:
A right turn from the Ahwa-Mahal road just before village Chankhal and a 30 minutes trek leads to this beautiful fall.
Barda is a twelve-step falls near village Chankhal. It’s more known as trekking destination in the Dangs. It doesn’t have refreshment facilities either at the spot or along the route. Therefore one has to carry oneself essentials like snacks, water etc. from the nearest town Ahwa.
Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Barda Waterfalls, Dangs, Gujarat
Location: 12 km from Dharampur, on Barumal Road, 2 km from main road
Water Flow: June – November Mid
Accessibility: Medium
Tourist Rush: High on Weekends, Less otherwise
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Possible, but dangerous
Driving Directions: Roads are single, yet to construct and muddy. Two opposite cars can’t pass at the same time. Cars can go upto a certain point, after that you have to walk to reach near falls. That walk in lap of nature will blow your mind with the smell of fresh air.
There are two waterfalls in that area. So they are called as Jodiya waterfalls. One crashes from 30 feet. Another one is falling from 20 feet.
Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Jodiya Waterfalls Dharampur
Location:
Water Flow: July to Mid November
Accessibility: Medium
Tourist Rush: High during Shivratri and Shravan Season
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Easily Reachable
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Khuniya Mahadev Falls Near Pavagadh, Vadodara
Location: 20 km from Bhavnagar City.
Water Flow: July to November
Accessibility: Medium
Tourist Rush: Average
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Reachable
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Trambak Waterfalls, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Location: Deep in Dang jungles near Waghai.
Water Flow: Mid June to September
Accessibility: Hard
Tourist Rush: No Rush
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Possibly but extremely difficult. Need to trek down with experienced local.
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Koshmal Waterfalls, Waghai, Dangs
Location: Jamvala Village, Gir
Water Flow: – Not Known –
Accessibility: – Not Known –
Tourist Rush: – Not Known –
Food: – Not Known –
Reaching to Bottom: – Not Known –
Location: Ninai is located off State Highway 163 (Gujarat). It is approximately 35 km from Dediapada and approximately 143 km from Surat.
Water Flow: – Not Known –
Accessibility: – Not Known –
Tourist Rush: – Not Known –
Food: – Not Known –
Reaching to Bottom: – Not Known –
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Ninai Falls Waterfall in Dediapada, Gujarat
Location: 30 km from Pavagadh in Indian state Gujarat.
Water Flow: – Not Known –
Accessibility: – Not Known –
Tourist Rush: – Not Known –
Food: – Not Known –
Reaching to Bottom: – Not Known –
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Hathni Mata Waterfall Near Vadodara
Location: 13 km from Songadh city.
Water Flow: – Not Known –
Accessibility: – Not Known –
Tourist Rush: – Not Known –
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Easily Accessible
Location: Dehgam
Water Flow: June to November
Accessibility: Easy
Tourist Rush: Medium
Food: Tea & Packaged Snacks in Season
Reaching to Bottom: Possible
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Zanzari Waterfall on Vatrak River at Dehgam
Location: Shoolpaneshwar Sanctury Narmada
Water Flow: June to November
Accessibility: Easy
Tourist Rush: Medium
Food: Tea & Packaged Snacks in Season
Reaching to Bottom: Possible
More Photos, Travelogue and Detailed Information: Zarwani Waterfalls Rajpipla, Gujarat
This post could have never been written without inputs from Mr. Ketur Patel, a wonderful travel enthusiast from Surat. He has an encyclopedic knowledge about tourist destinations in Gujarat. Thanks a ton!
I’m always looking forward to improve quality of this post. If you’ve been to a place which is not listed above, please share its detail. I’d add it here so that it can be helpful to all future travelers.
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