“Trek To Devkund Waterfall – A Thrilling Lifetime Experience”
As it said by David McCullough Jr. that –
“Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.”
For me travelling is escaping from my daily life, refreshing/charging myself for my routine, then whether it could be for some days or just for one day. There is also one saying that travelling sometimes changes our perspective of looking at life. But if we want to believe this saying we should try that first right? So why not start from small like a one day trekking trip.
Mumbaikars, the most awaited season is here that is monsoon season. Beginning of monsoon season brings a wave of excitement. As we all know there are many things we can do in this season. One of it is trekking. Have you ever desired about trekking in monsoon? How many of you love trekking’s? Because we are going to talk about just trekking and the surreal experience it brings with it. So as we all know that there are many things to do in rainy season but let me tell you why you should definitely do trekking in rainy seasons. As we have seen that monsoon always brings a unique charm in the environment. When it rains we can enjoy the cold breeze, the sweet smell of sand when water touches the ground, the greenery that spreads everywhere when rain get everything wet. Aside all this the charm it brings to the waterfalls which makes all our efforts of climbing worth watching that scenery. As we all know that there are many places to go for trekking or experiencing waterfalls like waterfalls of Meghalaya to the waterfalls of Western ghats. But today we are going to talk about a place for trekking which is quite unknown to people.
Have you all heard about Devkund waterfalls? It is also called as “The bathing pond of gods.” If not then this blog is for you. Devkund waterfall which is around 2700 ft altitude is a beautiful place located near Bhira village. It a a place you must see at least once specially in this monsoon season because the best time to visit Devkund waterfalls is the monsoon season. Because it gives a hike to the beauty of Devkund waterfalls. Visit with your friends or family. Even if you are trekking for the first time Devkund is the best place to start with because the roads are pretty safe and its approximately 3 hours of trekking. So if you want a break from your daily routine you can plan a one day trekking trip in Devkund Waterfalls. As we know the place is near village areas so there wouldn’t be any network connections but that’s how you will connect with nature right? By disconnecting with the outer world for a while.
This trekking will not be about just the waterfalls. Its also about the experience till the destination. I am talking about the dense forests, sprawling valleys, stunning sceneries, breath-taking views, stunning river views, lush green fields, the cold breeze, the roaring waterfalls which will not allow you to get exhausted and will keep you excited to reach your destination. As exciting it sounds we should not forget about our safety which comes first. We should take all the safety measures and go fully prepared.
Lets see some benefits of travelling:
Exposure to new people, new culture, traditions and perspectives, Boost confidence, Stepping out of comfort zone, Enhances Creativity, Improve metal and physical health condition, Reduces stress, Build relationships and many more.
There are no.of benefits that travelling or outing can have on us. So why not just try that? Why not just take a break in between our routine and have some fun?
Below are some things to carry:
Reliable shoes with good grip, extra pair of floaters, water(2 ltrs), rain gear, extra pair of clothes, ready to eat food, medicines, a first aid kit a haversack to put all your things and most important thing is a lot of enthusiasm.
Lets talk about how to make this trip possible.
Travelling – You can reach Devkund through Mumbai as well as Pune. From Mumbai the approx. distance is 170 km and from Pune it is 110 km.
Best time to visit – June to September because at that time Devkund turns into mystical haven.
Things to do around Devkund waterfalls – Visit Ghangad fort, Camping near Bhira Dam, Trek to Andharban, Rafting at Kundalika river.
To encourage you all please do as I say. Close your eyes and imagine you are standing at the edge of Devkund Waterfall, experiencing the cascading waterfall, the vibrant greenery, the fresh air and you will realize that nature has gifted us not only stunning and breath-taking views but also a sense of clarity and calmness. I hope it motivates or rather makes you excited enough to try this.
What does trekking teaches us?
Resilience, Patience and the importance of pausing to take a look at the beautiful view in front of us.
Remember guys every trek leaves behind more than just footprints. So try it at least once and found yourself doing it again and again. In a world where it moves so fast let this trek be the point of slow down, breath deeply and have a moment with nature and its beauty. Share this magic with others and encourage them to try this too.
So guys what are you waiting for? You just have one life to enjoy, to experience the beauty of nature, to immerse in the beauty of nature. Gear up trekkers and non-trekkers, plan a trekking trip, tie your shoe laces and start your journey towards the beautiful and mesmerising Devkund Waterfall where each step will be worth reaching the destination.
Make some beautiful memories for lifetime keeping in mind that the beauty remains as it is for the future generation. Happy Trekking.
