KONDESHWAR

This cool heaven is situated near Badlapur. It has a beautiful water fall along with a sweet pond. There’s a temple of lord Shiva and hence the name Kondeshwar. Also the greenery around adorns its beauty. This is a remote place and hence away from noise and urban pollution .It is situated in the mountains of near the village. From the village it takes a 20 – 25 minutes small trek. Those who have vehicles can get much half way to the end of road. The fall is not so large, but has water almost throughout the year. Also the trees around provide cool atmosphere
This place is good for family and also for teenagers and also a one day spot for those who have Badlapur station near. There’s no provision for stay or rooms over there. So You have to get down before sunset.
Many accidents and causalities happen while swimming in the pond as the pond is about 25mts. Deep amidst. Also there are water pots and large crevices at the bottom. So be careful though you know swimming. You can take guidance from the local people over there about the depth. Please do not try to dive from height though you are excellent swimmer. The pond is deep at the base of the fall and gradually becomes shallow a the end from where it flows further. You can also enjoy water at one more place above the waterfall. A small way aside the fall takes you there.

How to go :- From Badlapur railway station get on to East. Auto rickshaw also take up to the village to Kondeshwar. From where to have to take a small walk by a trail. S.T. buses are also available from there .the frequency is quite less. The buses also drop you up to the village. Only if you have your vehicle then only you can take it up to the end of road as the road is quite rough from the village.Though, the trail is very beautiful and gives a pleasant experience.

Sources :- Good, natural, water is available from the waterfall itself. There’s a small hotel like shop at the village. You can get snacks and tea, biscuits over there. But availability of lunch and rich food is not there. Better take your Tiffin’s or get your snacks in market near Badlapur station. Liquoring is strictly prohibited

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