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Tiger waterfall

Tiger waterfall

About:

Tiger waterfall is situated in Satara District.The most enchanting natural surroundings. A beautiful view of windmills at nearby Chalkewadi. During the Monsoon season Tiger is always the attraction for the picnic lovers. And now a days people are looking for different spots - especially in the rainy season.
Tiger is very famous for it's high Waterfall . These Waterfalls are very attractive and creates a loud noise in the calm nature. These waterfalls are also accompanied by a clean lake, dark woods and highly hilly region. You can enjoy various small waterfalls here which are about 15-20 meters high and one of around 500 meters high.Tiger Waterfall. To reach this waterfall you have to drive little further on same road of Sajjangadh from Satara.A full frontal view of the falls can be obtained by going to Chalkewadi and then walking down the road for 5 km. Dense vegetation on the pinnacle, hanging creepers, and dark overhanging rocky cliffs make the falls more amazing.This area is a favorite haunt of picnickers and tourists to this region.Tiger, near Satara is famous for its serenity, clam and quiet nature. It is a newly developing picnic spot. Tiger is really a wonderful place where one can enjoy the beauty of the nature. July to November is the best season to visit Tiger. Dark woods and a clean lake add to the beauty of this hilly region.

The calmness here sounds like music to the ears with the beats being provided by the gushes of water in the waterfalls. The hanging green creepers, the dense mass of vegetation around the waterfall and the rocky cliffs overhanging and covering the waterfalls speak more and more of the wonders that nature has created

Location info:
Address:
District: Satara
Nearest City: Satara City
Best time to visit: July to November/The place can be visited throughout the year.

Climate/Weather:
The weather in Tiger is quite moderate. The summers are comparatively harsher, but the temperature plunges down during the monsoons and the winters.

History:

Interesting things to do:
Photographers delight

Interesting things to Visit:
  1. The 500-meter waterfall, which nosedives to a pond. Swimmers don’t miss out on this one!
  2. The 1000-meter wonder, just below the former waterfall is a mind refresher.
  3. Around 5 KM from Tiger village, in the Chalkewadi plateau; several windmills are installed as a part of a Wind power project (the largest in
  4. India!). This ‘windmill farms’ should be a unique experience.
  5. Several shorter waterfalls (15-30 meters high) can be a good place for kids and starters alike!
  6. Pilgrimage Tourism in Satara

Mobile range info:

How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Satara railway station
Nearest Airport:Pune Airport
Road Transport:Pune–(150 KM)

Nearest Visiting places:
  • Dhobi
  • Lingmala
  • Panchgani
  • Ajanta Ellora
  • Goa
  • Gateway Of India
  • Marine Drive.
  • Wilson Point
  • Pratapgad Fort
  • Elphinston Point
  • Lodwick Point
  • Kate's point
  • Devil's kitchen
  • Sidney Point

Nearest Petrol Pump:
  • RTO - BP-COCO Petrol bunk bang opposite Pune RTO next to Sangam bridge.
  • HP-COCO opposite Agriculture College (Univ Road) - come down from F.C.Rd to Agriculture College/University Rd crossing and take a left, go
  • approx 100 mtrs, this is at your left.
  • BP-COCO petrol bunk at Kasarwadi - Riding Nigdi --> Pune along Bombay-Pune highway, cross Nashik phata --> cross the extremely congested junction that comes 200 mtrs later --> go for another 50 mtrs and look at your left --> this is the Company Operated BP outlet.

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:
Satara has few lodges.

Things to carry:
Mineral water bottles, food, first aid kit, some extra clothes and so on.

Tips & Suggestions:

Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:100
Nearest Hospital:Mane hospital. Tel: (02162) 235766/235035.
Society/Community Phone Number