Chinaman Mahabaleshwar

There are many beautiful waterfalls in India. Luckily, we have some amazing waterfalls in Maharashtra too. The Chinaman falls that is close to Mahabaleshwar is one of them. It is located just 2.5 kilometers from Mahabaleshwar, and so, because of this proximity, almost every tourist who visits the hill station in Maharashtra makes it a point to come to the falls. There are visitors all around the year. Some of them just come to the Chinaman as casual visitors, take pictures, and then move on to other locations. But there are those who come to spend an entire day. These are your picnickers. Some enthusiastic people even take a shower in the water. They have a lot of fun.

If you are visiting Mahabaleshwar, you must come to Chinaman and see its beauty to believe just how stunning it truly is. It is really fantastic. The surroundings are calm and serene. It cascades down the rocky mountain. You are sure to enjoy it. The falls and of course Mahabaleshwar together makes a perfect holiday destination for the weekend.

Chinaman is located at the southern direction, in the Koyana Valley. As it goes down, the water eventually becomes a part of the valley. There is an interesting story on how the falls got its name. There was a time when Chinese people used to look after these falls. They used to maintain the gardens too. And thus the name “Chinaman”! Now of course, the local administration looks after it.

How to reach: There are regular bus services from Pune and Mumbai to Mahabaleshwar. Hire a taxi from here to reach Chinaman. You can also take the train to reach Mahabaleshwar. The best option is of course if you have your own vehicle.

You won’t find any hotels Near Chinaman Mahabaleshwar, or resorts near Chinaman Mahabaleshwar. You have to stay in Mahabaleshwar and visit the waterfalls from there.