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Lingya Ghat Waterfall Trek

Pune, Maharashtra

Easy1 dayBest Jul–Sep

Dry grassy slope and a rounded hill above the valley near Sakhalewadi, about 4 km from Lingya Ghat (surrounding area, not the trek itself)660 mhighest point2 Photos
Max altitude
660 m
Days
1 day
Distance
4 km
Difficulty
Easy

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A short walk of about 4 km return on an almost level plateau from Dhamanohol to the top of Lingya Ghat, through paddy fields, streams and forest; the only effort is wet, slippery rock and mud near the streams and the waterfall in the monsoon.

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On the trail

Dry grassy slope and a rounded hill above the valley near Sakhalewadi, about 4 km from Lingya Ghat (surrounding area, not the trek itself)
Dry grassy slope and a rounded hill above the valley near Sakhalewadi, about 4 km from Lingya Ghat (surrounding area, not the trek itself)Photo: Dinesh Valke · CC BY-SA 2.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · highest point

    Dhamanohol → Dhamanohol (via Lingya Ghat waterfalls)

    4 km · 3 h · No overnight

    656 m → 660 m → 656 m

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

05001,000Dhamanohol: 656 m, 0 kmDay 1 high point: 660 m, 2 kmDhamanohol (via Lingya Ghat waterfalls): 656 m, 4 km
Metres above sea level · distance 4 km

Where it is

Map

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Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.

Weather

Next 5 days on the trail

Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.

Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h

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Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Dhamanohol (nearest town: Lavasa)
Nearest railway
Pune Junction, about 75 km
Nearest airport
Pune International Airport
By road
Pune (about 70-75 km via Chandani Chowk, Pirangut and Lavasa; Dhamanohol is about 13.5 km beyond Lavasa city); Mumbai (via Pune, then as above; there is no direct bus)
Drive
About 3 h from Pune

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Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹400–1,200

With an operator

₹1,350–1,680

Per person, ex-Pune. Operators' published prices: Trekfit Adventures ₹1,350 from Pune (bus, breakfast, lunch, local guide and entry charges); Treks and Trails India ₹1,399 from Pune (non-AC transport, breakfast and lunch); Foliage Outdoors ₹1,600 plus 5% GST (bus, meals, group leaders). Self-guided is an estimate: shared fuel or bus to Lavasa and a taxi on to Dhamanohol, a local guide from the village, and a village meal.

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Monsoon months (Jul–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.

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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Not confirmed by our sources; expect weak or no signal beyond Lavasa and on the ghat edge.
Last ATM
Lavasa city; carry cash for the village guide and meals.
Nearest hospital
Paud or Pirangut for first care; Pune for serious cases.
Water
Streams cross the trail in the monsoon; there are no shops on the trail. Carry 2-3 litres and treat any stream water.

Highlights

  • A waterfall of about 40-70 feet (operators differ) that bursts out of a narrow rock crevice at the edge of the Sahyadri escarpment
  • The Lingya pinnacle, a tall natural rock column that the villagers of Dhamanohol worship
  • An easy monsoon walk past paddy fields, streams and bamboo forest from Dhamanohol village
  • Views from the ghatmatha down the Lingya Ghat towards the Konkan and the Kurdugad plateau
  • The drive through Lavasa and along the Varasgaon backwaters

Risks

  • Monsoon rocks, mud and stream crossings are slippery; keep away from the edge of the waterfall and the ghat drop, and do not enter the pool or stream when water is rising.
  • Trail forks are confusing in rain and mist; operators recommend taking a local guide from Dhamanohol.
  • Leeches are common on the forest stretch after rain; wear long socks.
  • Pune district has issued monsoon prohibitory orders (Section 163, BNSS) for waterfalls and picnic spots in some years, e.g. July 2024 across Mulshi and Velhe talukas. We found no 2026 order naming Lingya Ghat (the July 2026 Lonavala order was revoked on 16 July), but check the Pune Collector's current notice before going in July-August.
  • The Lingya pinnacle is a place of worship for the villagers; do not climb it.
  • The road beyond Lavasa has potholes and gravel; allow extra time in heavy rain.

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Questions

How long is the Lingya Ghat waterfall trek?

About 3-4 km return from Dhamanohol village, which most groups walk in about an hour each way. One trek site quotes about 8 km and 5-6 hours, but the mapped path from Dhamanohol to the top of Lingya Ghat is under 2 km one way.

Where is Lingya Ghat and how do I reach it?

The base village is Dhamanohol, about 13.5 km beyond Lavasa city near the western end of Varasgaon dam, about 70-75 km from Pune via Chandani Chowk, Pirangut and Lavasa. Buses from Swargate run to Lavasa early in the morning but are infrequent; take a taxi from Lavasa to Dhamanohol, or join an operator's bus from Pune.

When is the best time to visit Lingya Ghat waterfall?

July to September, when the waterfalls are in full flow. Operators also run trips into early October. Outside the monsoon the falls dry up.

Is a guide needed for the Lingya Ghat trek?

Operators recommend taking a local guide from Dhamanohol, because some sections and forks are confusing, especially in rain.

Is Lingya Ghat good for beginners and families?

Yes. Operators rate it easy to easy-moderate and run it for beginners, families and children; wear shoes with good grip for the wet rock.

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District: PuneMaharashtra

Nearest hospital
Paud or Pirangut for first care; Pune for serious cases.
Last ATM
Lavasa city; carry cash for the village guide and meals.
Phone network
Not confirmed by our sources; expect weak or no signal beyond Lavasa and on the ghat edge.

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Lingya Ghat Waterfall Trek — Treks and Trails India
  2. Lingya Waterfall Trek | Pune — Trekfit Adventures
  3. Lingya Ghat Waterfall Trek: Monsoon Trail in Maharashtra — TrekUp India
  4. Lingya Waterfall Exploration — Foliage Outdoors
  5. SRTM 30 m elevation at Dhamanohol and at the ghat end of the OpenStreetMap path 'route to lingya ghat nisanicha ghat' (way 1412535536) — OpenTopoData (NASA SRTM 30 m)

Photos: Dinesh Valke, CC BY-SA 2.0; Dinesh Valke, CC BY-SA 2.0

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