Adai Waterfalls

Within the Panvel district of Mumbai, you will find Adai Waterfalls. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Mumbai-Goa highway and is visited by thousands of people every month who come here to enjoy its natural beauty and find it as a good picnic spot in the surrounding areas.

How to get at Adai Waterfall?

Adai Waterfalls is located in Adai Village, which lies 4 Km from Panvel Station and 5 Km from Khandeshwar Staton. One can drive close to the waterfalls in a private car but there is no road to go right up to the falls. To reach there, one has to trek for 15 minutes and that only adds to its charm.

The trek itself is quite pretty and there are beautiful lush green forests all around that make it a worthwhile trip. If you are planning to go on the trek without a guide, then you need not to worry as you will find many people who will gladly explain the Adai Waterfalls directions to you. Once you reach the Adai Waterfall location, you can also take a dip in a natural plunge pool located at the base of the falls.

Best time to visit Adai Waterfall

Although Adai Waterfalls is open to tourists throughout the year, the best time to visit the location is during the monsoon season. It is during these months that the river is at its mightiest and the water is fresh and voluminous. During these times, the plunge pool also has a lot of water in it and is perfect for swimming.

In the winter months, the water is languid and too cold for a swim. In the summer months, the river dries up considerably and the falls are a frail shadow of their former size in the monsoons. However, in the hot summers, it is more fun to jump into the plunge pool to cool yourself off after the hike.

What to do in Panvel?

Besides Adai waterfalls, there are a number of other interesting things to see and do in Panvel, one of the best weekend destinations near Mumbai. There are some other beautiful waterfalls in the Panvel area such as Doodhani Waterfalls, Walavli Waterfalls, Pandavkada Falls, Valvani Falls etc

Besides waterfalls, there are also some tourist attractions here such as the Karnala Bird Sanctuary, Karnala Fort, SMART Eco Park, Gadeshwar Dam, Orion Mall, Shree Swami Samarth Temple, Balwant Phadke Auditorium etc.

 

Where to stay in Panvel?

While there are many resorts in Panvel, our top choice is the Visava Resort located right next to Karnala Bird Sanctuary. The resort is built using very interesting architecture and has a wonderful water park on its premises. Here, guests can go swimming; go on rides and party with other guests in a manmade rain shower.

Overall, Visava Resort offers comfortable rooms, great services, delicious food at its Garam Masala restaurant and hosts multiple fun activities as well. This has made it a favourite amongst children and youngsters. It is located right on the Mumbai-Goa highway but nestled in a quiet and green area that is a welcome respite from the hectic city life of Mumbai.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q1. Are there any fees to visit Adai Waterfalls?

Ans. There is a nominal fee of Rs. 30 per person to visit the Adai Waterfalls. In addition to this, the authorities also levy a camera charge of Rs. 100 per camera to allow you to take your camera with you.

Q2. What is the best time to visit Adai Waterfalls?

Ans. Although Adai Waterfalls is open to tourists throughout the year, the best time to visit it is in the monsoon months when the river is at its mightiest and the plunge pools are full of water.

Q3. What hotels are near Adai Waterfalls?

Ans. While there are many hotels near Adai Waterfalls, the best in class is the Visava Resort, which is located nearby and offers comfortable rooms, great service and great food. Additionally, it also has a waterpark where one can swim and go on slides and rides.

Q4. What restaurants are near Adai Waterfalls?

Ans. While there are many restaurants in Panvel, the best option is Garam Masala at the Visava Resort in Panvel. The restaurant serves authentic Indian cuisine and is a host of mouth-watering appetizers.