Wednesday 24 August 2016

Pandavkada Waterfall – Tourist Attraction during Monsoon


Pandavkada Waterfalls | Image Resource: flickr.com

Pandavkada Falls is a waterfall, located amidst lush green Pandavkada hills at Kharghar in Navi Mumbai. The waterfall is at its best during monsoons thus becoming a popular spot for one day picnics among the Mumbaikars and the locals of Navi Mumbai.

Pandavkada waterfall is being declared as a dangerous spot by the CIDCO. However, It is one of the most frequented places during monsoon for short time picnic.



Spectacular View of Pandavkada Waterfalls | Image Resource: adhirajblog.co.in

History

Pandavkada is said to have derived its name from the Pandavas, who had once visited the place and took bath below the falls when they were exiled in the forests as per Hindu mythology. And within pandavkada is a big tunnel from where pandavas had come, that's why it is known as pandavkada ankit

How to Reach
 
-By Trains
The nearest Railway Station is Kharghar Railway Station (Harbour Line)

-By Road
You can take Bus (NMMT Bus Route No. 54) from the Kharghar Railway Station to the falls (Pandavkada is the 6th stop from the Kharghar Station) or hire an auto rickshaw from the Kharghar Railway Station.

Distance
 
The Distance Between Kharghar Railway Station to Pandavkada falls Approx. 9 Kilometers.

Accommodation in Kharghar 
  • Royal Tulip 
  • Hotel Three Star

Pandavkada Waterfall – Tourist Attraction during Monsoon

Pandavkada Waterfalls | Image Resource: flick r.com Pandavkada Falls is a waterfall, located amidst lush green Pandavkada hills a...