Madhe Ghat is located in Maharashtra state India around 62 km south west of Pune bordering Raigad district and in the vicinity of Torna Fort, Rajgad, Raigad Fort and backwaters of Bhatghar dam.
The name of this waterfall is Laxmi Waterfall. It is about 850 meters above sea level and situated in dense forests behind Torna Fort. From this place, you can have a view of vast area such as Raigad fort, Lingana, Varandha ghat and Shivthar Ghal.
Madhe ghat waterfall near Pune
Address: 5HWF+XQ7, Madheghat Road, Karnavadi, Maharashtra 412212, India
In history, when the warrior Tanaji Malusare died in the Sinhagad battle, his body was to be taken for last rites in his native village Umrathe near Poladpur. Tanaji Malusare's funeral procession was taken to his native place from this Madhe ghat route.
From Madhe Ghat there is walkable way to Birwadi. Also at the bottom of the Madhe ghat there is small temple of lord Shiva with small water tank called as "Dev Take". Also you can see one more water fall and historical way at the middle of the right adjacent hill called as "Boratyachi Nal" which was used by Chatrapati Shivaji's army to go towards Kokan area. This area has become a famous spot for trekking.
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Waterfall at Madhe Ghat falling in deep valley
How to reach Torna Fort and Madhe Ghat from Mumbai -Pune
Torna Fort trek and Madhe Ghat Waterfall
Torna Fort trek located near to Pune/Mumbai.
Torna fort is around 210 kms from Mumbai and 50 kms from Pune.
The two routes to reach Torna from Pune
the villages (Khadakwasla –Sinhagad – Ranjane—Pabe Ghat – Velhe) route (3km)
Breathtaking views on route to Torna Fort base
Staircase as seen on Torna Fort trek
Torna Fort base and Madhe Ghat Waterfall
Torna Fort Trek , Madhe Ghat Waterfall
From Torna Fort ( highest hill Fort in Pune district standing at an elevation of 1,403 meters) , Madhe Ghat is around 15 kms.
So much foggy conditions
The way to the top is moderate to difficult.
Valley view Torna fort trek
Torna trek route as seen from Top
Two rock patches which are quite slippery.
Beautiful landscapes as seen from Torna Fort trek
Torna Fort
The conditions were quite misty.
Torna Fort trek trail
Torna fort trek route
Just after the end of the first rock patch, there is a 40 feet waterfall. Do drench yourself under it!! After trekking through the second rock patch, we finally reached the entrance of the fort “Bini Darwaja”. It took us around 1.5 hours from the base to reach the entrance.
Out of words to describe this view
Zunjar machi Torna Fort
On the fort, one can see various places like Menghai Goddess temple, Budhala Machi, Konkan Darwaja, Zunjar Machi, and Bini Darwaja.
Railings to support climb
Small pond at Torna Fort top
Stay options at Torna Fort
Madhe Ghat waterfall is about half an hour drive(bike) from Torna base.
Madhe Ghat Waterfall
The route from Velhe village to the Madhe Ghat is quite scenic. At the start, you come across beautiful Gunjvane Dam to your right. Then the route passes through dense jungles and numerous waterfalls with lush green mountains in the backdrop.
Gunjvane Dam
One come across a flat land which is the top of the fall and can walk right onto the edge from where the fall begins
and drops almost 400 feet into the Shivthar River in Konkan.
In route to Madhe Ghat Waterfall
One can also climb down to the bottom of the fall through a ravine into the valley.
It’s a tough ravine to traverse The feeling to take a bath in the waterfall cannot be described in words.
Madhe Ghat Waterfall
Madhe Ghat Waterfall, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Madhe Ghat Waterall
The name of this waterfall is Laxmi Waterfall. It is about 850 meters above sea level
and situated in dense forests behind Torna Fort.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9L6el_3mRAY
an awesome waterfall near Madhe (मढे) ghat. Local people call it as Laxmi waterfall.
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