Savlya Ghat Trek
Pune (Mulshi taluka); the trail drops towards Raigad district, Maharashtra
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- Max altitude
- 640 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 6 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Short forest walk of about 3 km each way, mostly a descent to the clifftop viewpoint and a climb back; operators rate it easy (Adventure Club Pune says easy to moderate), but the rocky trail is very slippery in the monsoon.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Savlya Ghat parking (Pimpri / Nive) → Savlya Ghat parking (Pimpri / Nive)
640 m → 640 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
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.
Trailhead · Savlya Ghat parking near Nive, Pimpri base village (Tamhini Ghat road)
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High point · Savlya Ghat trailhead on the Tamhini plateau (the walk is downhill from here)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Savlya Ghat parking near Nive, Pimpri base village (Tamhini Ghat road) (nearest town: Paud)
- Nearest railway
- Pune Junction, about 70 km
- Nearest airport
- Pune International Airport
- By road
- Pune (about 70 km via Pirangut, Paud and Mulshi on NH 753F, 2.5 hours); Mumbai (about 150 km, 4.5-5 hours; operators' Mumbai buses travel overnight)
- Drive
- About 2.5 h from Pune
Plan the trip
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
₹300–900
With an operator
₹900–1,600
Per person, ex-Pune. Published guided prices: Trekfit Adventures ₹900 base to base or ₹1,350 from Pune (₹1,500 from Mumbai); Stormfree Adventures ₹999 from base; Adventure Club Pune ₹999 self-drive or ₹1,599 Pune to Pune; Treks and Trails India ₹1,399 Pune to Pune. All include forest entry and village meals. Self-guided is an estimate: shared fuel from Pune, a local entry fee (Treks and Trails India says about ₹50), parking paid to the village and a village meal.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jun–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Patchy on the Tamhini plateau and weak to absent in the forest; operators advise a power bank and offline maps.
- Last ATM
- Paud or Pirangut; carry cash for the entry fee, parking and village meals.
- Nearest hospital
- Paud for first care; Pune for anything serious.
- Water
- Seasonal streams cross the trail in the monsoon; there are no shops on the trail. Carry 1-2 litres and treat stream water.
Highlights
- Looks down on Devkund Waterfall from the cliff top instead of from the Bhira gorge below
- Views over Plus Valley, the Kundalika valley and Bhira Dam
- Seasonal Ring Waterfall and streams along an old pass that once linked the Mulshi plateau with the Konkan
- Forest of the Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary, close to Pune for a one-day trip
Risks
- Road access, 2026: heavy rain washed away a stretch of NH 753F between Dongarwadi and Nive on 5 July 2026 - the stretch where this trek starts. Pune district shut the Tamhini Ghat road to all traffic 'until further orders' and barred tourists from the ghat section; as of early August 2026 no reopening order had been issued. Operators list October 2026 batches, but confirm the road is open with Paud police or your operator before you set out.
- Raigad district closed several Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary routes from 1 July to 30 September 2026 (Kondhwal, Chondi-Khopiwali, Nhani, Subhedar, Ghongal Ghat, Shidi Ghat). Savlya Ghat was not on the reported list, but monsoon orders change yearly; check before a monsoon visit.
- The trail is very slippery in the monsoon on wet rock and moss; operators do not allow sandals or floaters.
- The viewpoint is an unfenced cliff edge above the Devkund gorge; stay back from the edge, especially in fog and wind.
- Streams rise fast in heavy rain; do not cross a stream that is rising. Leeches are common after rain.
- Do not try to climb down from the viewpoint to Devkund: the falls are under a magistrate's ban every monsoon and people have drowned there.
Know before you go
Questions
How long is the Savlya Ghat trek?
About 3 km one way to the viewpoint, roughly 6 km return (Adventure Club Pune quotes 6-8 km depending on route). Reaching the viewpoint takes 40 minutes to 2 hours; the whole walk is a 4-6 hour outing.
Is the Savlya Ghat trek good for beginners?
Yes. Operators rate it easy and take beginners and families. The hard part is the slippery monsoon descent, so wear shoes with a deep grip.
When is the best time for Savlya Ghat?
Operators recommend the monsoon, June to September, when Devkund and the other falls are full, and they also run batches in October. Check the Tamhini road status first: it was closed after a washout in July 2026.
Is there an entry fee at Savlya Ghat?
Treks and Trails India says a nominal entry fee of about ₹50 per person is collected at a local counter near the trailhead, plus a small parking fee paid to the village. Guided trips include these charges. Confirm the current rate on the spot.
Can you see Devkund Waterfall from Savlya Ghat?
Yes. The viewpoint looks down on the top of Devkund Waterfall, Plus Valley and the Kundalika valley; afternoon fog often hides the view, so start early.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Pune (Mulshi taluka); the trail drops towards Raigad districtMaharashtra
- Nearest hospital
- Paud for first care; Pune for anything serious.
- Last ATM
- Paud or Pirangut; carry cash for the entry fee, parking and village meals.
- Phone network
- Patchy on the Tamhini plateau and weak to absent in the forest; operators advise a power bank and offline maps.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Savlya Ghat Trek with Devkund Top View — Treks and Trails India
- Savalya Ghat Trek — Adventure Club Pune
- One Day Trek to Savlya Ghat — Trekfit Adventures
- Savlya Ghat One Day Trek from Pune — Stormfree Adventures
- SRTM 30 m elevation at the Savlya Ghat parking — OpenTopoData (NASA SRTM 30 m)
- Pune News: 25-Day Closure of Tamhini Ghat Road Brings Mulshi Tourism to a Standstill — Punekar News
- Monsoon trekking rules 2026 — StayVista
Photos: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0; Sunidhirajput, CC BY-SA 4.0
