Thoseghar Waterfalls, Waterfalls near Satara, India
Thoseghar Waterfalls is a multi-tiered waterfall near Satara in India that drops over steep rock faces within the dense greenery of the Western Ghats. The water falls across several levels and collects in pools between rock formations before continuing downward.
The falls drop 150 to 180 metres on the Tarali river in the Western Ghats. In early June 2011, rain arrived ahead of the usual June–July start, so the flow began early and drew large numbers of visitors that year. The falls lie beside Thoseghar village, with Chalkewadi further on.
The name Thoseghar comes from the local language and refers to the plateau above where the water drops. During monsoon season families from nearby villages come to experience the power of the water and take photographs at the viewpoints.
The best time to visit is between June and September when monsoon rains increase the water volume. The path to viewing points can become slippery, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The falls drop from the Tarali river, and the Marathi sources count three separate waterfalls here: one main fall, a smaller one beside it, and a third that flows a little farther off. The neighbouring village of Chalkewadi, reached by a paved road, has a designated parking area and a plateau with wind turbines generating electricity.
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