Pandavkada Falls is a waterfall located in Kharghar, the suburb of Navi Mumbai. According to legend, the Pandavas once visited this place and took bath in these falls during exile. This waterfall is approximately 350 metres high, from where the water hits the surface of the rocks with force equivalent to a piercing bullet. This waterfall is a popular picnic spot, rendering an escape from the hustle and bustle of the crowded city. It also houses Buddhist Caves that attract various travellers coming to the region.
The Pandavkada waterfall gets its name from the Pandavas of Mahabharata. It is believed that the Pandavas passed through this place during their 14-year exile from Ayodhya. They bathed and rested in the foothills before their onward journey. There is a huge tunnel beside the hills through which the Pandavas are believed to have entered the place.
Best Time to Visit Pandavkada Waterfalls
The best time to visit Pandavkada Falls is June to September.
How to Reach there
By Air: The nearest airport is Mumbai.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Kharghar on the Harbour Line which runs from CST to Panvel.
By Road: Pandavkada is 46 km from Mumbai on the Mumbai-Panvel highway.