About Napne Waterfall
Napne Waterfall is a perennial waterfall located near Nadhavade village in Vaibhavwadi taluka, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra. It is formed on the Palye River and is noted as the only round-the-year waterfall in the district. The site features a glass skywalk inaugurated in July 2025, offering views directly above the cascade. Surrounded by dense forests in the Western Ghats foothills, it supports diverse flora and fauna, including hornbills and other bird species.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to see a year-round waterfall cascading through lush forested terrain in the Konkan region. A glass skywalk allows walking directly over the waterfall with transparent flooring and arch-style railings. The area includes a butterfly sculpture at the entrance and opportunities for birdwatching in biodiverse surroundings. Access involves narrow rural roads and limited facilities, with basic infrastructure currently developing around the attraction.
Key highlights
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Only perennial waterfall in Sindhudurg district
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Maharashtra's first glass skywalk over a waterfall
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Located in biodiverse Western Ghats foothills
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Butterfly sculpture at skywalk entrance
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Birdwatching opportunities including hornbills
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Year-round water flow from Palye River
Route
| By train | Vaibhavwadi railway station is approximately 3 km away |
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| By road | Accessible via Kolhapur-Tarle State Highway 116; motorable road branches off from Nadhavade village on Vaibhavwadi-Talere road |
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