Reverse Waterfall Trek
Watch monsoon waterfalls defy gravity! On a reverse waterfall trek, strong updraft winds at high passes and forts push the falling water back upward — a rare phenomenon seen at Naneghat, Lohagad, Kalu and other spots near Mumbai.
Reverse Waterfall Treks Near Mumbai
A reverse waterfall is one of the strangest sights in the Sahyadris: during heavy monsoon, strong updraft winds at the base of a cliff push the falling water back upward, so a waterfall appears to flow against gravity. The effect is brief and wind-dependent, and the best chance to catch it is at high passes and old forts in the peak monsoon months of July to September.
The classic reverse waterfall trek near Mumbai is the Naneghat Reverse Waterfall Trek — an ancient trade route through the Malshej Ghat region, with Satavahana-era caves and the huge reverse waterfall near the top. Nearby, Lohagad Fort, Kalu Waterfall and the Bhandardara region also show the phenomenon on strong windy days. Combine a reverse waterfall trek with fort history, valley views and forest trails and you have one of the most rewarding one-day trips of the monsoon.
Safety first: the reverse waterfall is best viewed from a safe distance, and we avoid scheduling treks on heavy-rain or flash-flood alert days. Wear good-grip shoes, carry rain gear, and leave the drone at home — the wind is brutal near the falls.
Book your reverse waterfall trek from Mumbai or Pune with Mumbai Weekenders and see water flow the wrong way today.