This earth is full of mysterious places that are yet to be explored by humankind. And out of the ones that have been discovered in India, but are still lesser-known to the public is the waterfall at Naneghat in Maharashtra.
Naneghat is a place, located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra near Junnar in Pune. It is located about three hours from Mumbai. It is a cryptic mountain, from where flows a waterfall in the reverse direction.
Reverse waterfall is a phenomenon in which water is blown upward due to strong wind in waterfalls giving an apparent perception of water flowing upwards. Strong blowing of wind above about 75 km/h can cause such phenomena.
While the phenomenon is otherworldly and has you in disbelief, a solid reason backs its occurrence. The equal and opposing gravity’s force and wind’s pull keep the stream from hitting the ground. Since the airflow is heavy in the other direction, the rising wind sweeps up the stream in the opposite direction, creating a natural marvel and earning it the fame of being hailed as a spectacular waterfall in India.
If you count trekking among one of your passions, it is just the right place to be, as the trekking trail leading to the falls boasts historical significance.This trekking route was used for carrying out trade many centuries ago; perhaps, during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. There are ancient caves and rock-cut pots telling tales of the bygone times witnessed by this place.
Due to its historical importance, you can still stumble upon many hidden ancient rock-cut caves. One popular cave bound to fall on your way is the Satvahana Caves, built by Devi Naganika.
While several versions cloud the objective behind its origin, it’s assumed to have been a resting place for traders as the stone seats remain intact.