Malshej Ghat Trip

Overview

Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats, about 130 km from Mumbai, known for its winding roads, mist-covered hills, and seasonal waterfalls that cascade down the cliffs during monsoon. The ghat comes alive in the rains, with hundreds of small waterfalls streaming down the rocky faces, the Harishchandragad range visible in the distance, and the Pimpalgaon Joga Dam offering a serene lake view. Malshej is also one of the few places near Mumbai where you can spot flamingos at the nearby Bhandardara or along the dam backwaters during winter. This is a relaxed, scenic drive with short walks at key viewpoints — ideal for a quick escape from the city.

Perched on the road that links Mumbai with the Ahmednagar district, Malshej Ghat has long been a favourite of weekend drivers, bikers and photographers who come for the twisting mountain road and the dramatic views at every hairpin bend. In the monsoon the entire escarpment is laced with silver waterfalls, and the low clouds drifting through the pass create the misty, moody landscape the ghat is famous for. On clear days the distant line of the Harishchandragad range is visible, and the plateau region above the pass is a classic trekking zone in its own right.

Winter adds a different highlight — flocks of flamingos gather on the backwaters of the Pimpalgaon Joga Dam, a short detour from the main pass, making this one of the closest spots to Mumbai for flamingo sightings. The trip is an easy, drive-based day out with short walks to viewpoints and waterfalls, no strenuous trekking involved, so it works well for families, first-timers and anyone looking to shake off the city for a day. Departures for the Malshej Ghat Trip from Mumbai run with an early-morning pickup and a late-evening return, and the ghat is at its most rewarding between June and February.

Based in Maharashtra, this easy 1-day trek is best attempted during June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February — when the trail and surroundings are at their most rewarding.

Pricing

Starting from ₹1,499 per person. Prices vary by departure city.

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Trip Highlights

• ✓Scenic drive through the misty Malshej Ghat pass
• ✓Hundreds of seasonal waterfalls along the cliff faces
• ✓Pimpalgaon Joga Dam with panoramic lake views
• ✓Flamingo sightings in winter (November–February)
• ✓Short nature walks to viewpoints and waterfalls

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