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.
1. Gira Falls, Wanarchod, Waghai (aka, Gira Dhodh)
Location: 5km from Waghai, on Waghai – Saputara Road
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.
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.
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.
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!
4. Chimer Fall, Songadh, Tapi (aka Chichkund Waterfall)
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)
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.
6. Barda Waterfalls, Chankhal, Ahwa
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.
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.
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
14. Gaumukh Waterfall Songadh
Location: 13 km from Songadh city.
Water Flow: – Not Known –
Accessibility: – Not Known –
Tourist Rush: – Not Known –
Food: None
Reaching to Bottom: Easily Accessible
15. Zanzari Waterfall, Dehgam
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
16. Zarwani Waterfalls Dediapada, Rajpipla
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.
A fantastic and very useful list and guide on Gujarat water falls. I would like to add some more about NInai Dhoodh… It’s a wonderful place inside Soolapaneshwar Sanctuary. From Dedia pads, the road is fantastic with fresh greenery around, and a river flowing along the road….You have to climb down a few hundred steps to reach the falls, and it can be quite tideous for elders. You can’t access the base but can take bath in the gushing water. Perfect visit during August/ September, once the monsoon weakens….
Hi we are planning to go girmal fall and gira fall in next week hows the views over there at that time and we are planning to stay a night there is there any resort or hotel there
I m loking 4 any means any kind of place whr a waterfall, a river bank, a beach or any resort within 50 km radius from surat for tomorrow which should be less popukar nd less crowded.urgent suggestions seeked.
Wonderful to see someone from Gujarat compiling a list of destinations like this. Have been travelling to my hometown Surat but had not heard of so many destinations that you list. Great work. Keep going. Diwali is going to be quite crowded at all these places, but would definitely want to visit them in off-season
Dang and Tapi areas are full of such destinations. In fact, in my recent visit of September, I discovered 3-4 more waterfalls taking help of locals. September is the best month to visit such natural places, as no crowds, rain wouldn’t be much and area would be full of greenery.
If you know any other place apart from the ones listed in the article, feel free to share! 🙂
Dear Darpan,
Any idea if we can get lunch for 120 persons mainly students aged 9 yrs at Gira falls. or if you know any restaurants nearby. pl contact me on Ravi
Hi darpan i am yogesh from ahmedabad ,I would like to know is there any staying facilities in ahwa or any package for all water fall visit for two or three days ? Please give me details if anyone.thanks.
Search for “Where to stay in Dang” on Google and you shall find an article from my site. Visit it to get contact number and further information about those accomodation options.
PS. Plan your trip before October month if possible. Waterfalls will loose their charisma by then.
Hi Darapan,
Very nice and usefull information
can you also tell me which place of gujarat have rivers and hills both and is easy to arrive as i am looking to
buy a home / cottage to spend weekend or holidays
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A fantastic and very useful list and guide on Gujarat water falls. I would like to add some more about NInai Dhoodh… It’s a wonderful place inside Soolapaneshwar Sanctuary. From Dedia pads, the road is fantastic with fresh greenery around, and a river flowing along the road….You have to climb down a few hundred steps to reach the falls, and it can be quite tideous for elders. You can’t access the base but can take bath in the gushing water. Perfect visit during August/ September, once the monsoon weakens….
Darpan Dodiya
Thank you very much for sending across informative comment.
I have article on Ninai Dhodh at: https://darpan.blog/travel/ninai-falls-waterfall-dediapada-gujarat/
I will copy your comment on that article so that it will reach to more audience. Thanks! 🙂
Imran Khan
May be Dhabosa Waterfall is missing or may be it will in Maharashtra border
Darpan Dodiya
Yes, right Imaran. It falls under Maharashtra border, around 20 km from Gujarat.
Thanks for dropping a note about the fall. I will add it under the list of waterfalls near Gujarat. 🙂
Sumit P. Makwana
It’s nice to see someone compiling list of waterfalls in Gujarat. Great information and very useful.
Darpan Dodiya
Thank you very much Mr. Makwana. 🙂
If you see any waterfall missing here, please let me know. Would be helpful contribution.
Anonymous
Hi we are planning to go girmal fall and gira fall in next week hows the views over there at that time and we are planning to stay a night there is there any resort or hotel there
Darpan Dodiya
Monsoon is the best time to visit these waterfalls. Views will be breathtaking.
Near Gira Falls, there’s Kilad Campsite.
Near Girmal Falls, you’ll find Mahal Campsite and Maa Shabari resort.
Pratham Patel
Thanks a ton Darpan bhai.
Got to know many waterfalls after reading this.
Barring few famous waterfalls, I wasn’t aware about rest, like Koshmal Falls in Dang.
Thanks again. This Monsoon’s going to be good!
Darpan Dodiya
Happy to know it’s helping you! 🙂
Khushi
I m loking 4 any means any kind of place whr a waterfall, a river bank, a beach or any resort within 50 km radius from surat for tomorrow which should be less popukar nd less crowded.urgent suggestions seeked.
Darpan Dodiya
Have a look at: Kevdi Campsite
Dagny
This was very informative and useful. Thank you!
Darpan Dodiya
Happy to hear that! 🙂
bunty
Thanks for the information Mr. Darpan…..
Darpan Dodiya
Happy to help! 🙂
bunty
Do you have any idea of zarvani waterfall in the same time i.e. in january…. Can we get waterfall at that time…?
Darpan Dodiya
No confident idea, however I recently saw a photo of that waterfall. Its about to dry up, by January, it could be just small pool of water.
bunty
Can we get waterfall in January this year? We are arranging a tour. In next month….
Darpan Dodiya
I doubt. You may go to Gira Waterfalls, but flow of water would look like water coming out from 3″ pipe 😀
Ria shah
Very admirable work!
Darpan Dodiya
Thank you! 🙂
Kalpesh
Wonderful to see someone from Gujarat compiling a list of destinations like this. Have been travelling to my hometown Surat but had not heard of so many destinations that you list. Great work. Keep going. Diwali is going to be quite crowded at all these places, but would definitely want to visit them in off-season
Darpan Dodiya
Thank you!
Dang and Tapi areas are full of such destinations. In fact, in my recent visit of September, I discovered 3-4 more waterfalls taking help of locals. September is the best month to visit such natural places, as no crowds, rain wouldn’t be much and area would be full of greenery.
If you know any other place apart from the ones listed in the article, feel free to share! 🙂
Dinesh
Nice info
Thanks
Darpan Dodiya
Glad to see it helping you! 🙂
Ravi Tripathi
Dear Darpan,
Any idea if we can get lunch for 120 persons mainly students aged 9 yrs at Gira falls. or if you know any restaurants nearby. pl contact me on Ravi
Darpan Dodiya
Hi Mr. Ravi,
Lunch arrangements for 120 persons is hard to get.
Generally, schools and colleges bring their own utensils and cook food.
I will contact couple of hotel owners I know of and ask them about your requirement.
Will drop you SMS on your phone number.
Yogesh patel
Hi darpan i am yogesh from ahmedabad ,I would like to know is there any staying facilities in ahwa or any package for all water fall visit for two or three days ? Please give me details if anyone.thanks.
Darpan Dodiya
Hello Mr. Yogesh,
Unfortunately, there’s no tour operator as such.
Yes, there’s stay facility in Ahwa.
Resort is present at Shabari Dham as well.
Search for “Where to stay in Dang” on Google and you shall find an article from my site. Visit it to get contact number and further information about those accomodation options.
PS. Plan your trip before October month if possible. Waterfalls will loose their charisma by then.
tejas
very good information regarding to waterfall in south gujarat.
nice work
Darpan Dodiya
Thank you Tejas 🙂
Milan
Superb list bro.
I would like to suggest .
Add one more waterfall from which is near dahegam
“zanzari waterfalls”
Darpan Dodiya
Thanks for suggesting. Will update the article.
pankaj parmar
i want to know about the date of monsoon festival of saputara this year
and also place which is best known for nature near by saputara and vaghai.
Darpan Dodiya
Check this for: Saputara Monsoon Festival
Check this for places near Saputara and Waghai: List of Tourist Places in Dang District
Pramod Patil
Sir how to reach bilpudi waterfall from dharampur? Is it safe waterfall for children&women
Darpan Dodiya
Please checkout this article: Jodiya Waterfalls, Bilpudi Dharampur
hitesh
Hi Darapan,
Very nice and usefull information
can you also tell me which place of gujarat have rivers and hills both and is easy to arrive as i am looking to
buy a home / cottage to spend weekend or holidays
Darpan Dodiya
Hi Hitesh,
Dang area has rivers as well as hills, but from what I know buying land is hard there.
Rajesh Tarpara
Good information keep it up
Jay
Do both ahwa falls have water in December?
Darpan Dodiya
No, they don’t.
Aastha Mathur
Hello
pls suggest some waterfall visit for the month of November. I live in Ahmedabad so pls temme the distance between also.
Darpan Dodiya
You may try out Girafall, Waghai and Girimal near Mahal.
Distance between Ahmedabad and Waghai would be around 350 km, 6 hours.
Girafall is 5 minutes from Waghai.
Girimal is an one and half hour from Waghai.
Happy Journey!
vishal
give me a answer sir which waterfaul is running in oct month Jodiya Waterfalls, Bilpudi, Dharampur & Wilson Hill Station Dharampur & Shankar Waterfall
Darpan Dodiya
In my opinion, both will be running.
Akash Ghaware
Nice Work…Thank You for the information….
Darpan Dodiya
Anytime Akash! 🙂