Watch the Monsoon Cascade Beneath Your Feet: Napne Waterfall’s Glass Walkway Is Drawing Crowds
With the monsoon at its peak, tourists are heading to Napne Waterfall in Sherpe village of Vaibhavwadi taluka to enjoy its dramatic cascade and surrounding greenery, with the glass bridge offering visitors a closer view of the waterfall.
Located amid the Western Ghats, Napne has become a popular monsoon destination for visitors from across Maharashtra, particularly weekend travellers looking for a relatively quieter natural getaway in Konkan.
Unlike many seasonal waterfalls in the region, Napne is known for flowing throughout the year. The waterfall’s water source is linked to a natural underground spring, locally known as Umala, in Nadhavde village, around five kilometres upstream.
Water from the spring flows through the forested landscape before reaching the rocky cliffs at Sherpe, where it drops to form the waterfall. During the monsoon, increased water flow and the surrounding greenery make the site particularly attractive to visitors.
The area around Napne also offers an opportunity to experience the biodiversity of the Western Ghats. The forested surroundings support a variety of plants and birds, making the destination popular with nature lovers and those looking for short walks around the waterfall.
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Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Sherpe Village in Vaibhavwadi Taluka, Sindhudurg, Napne Waterfall is one of Konkan's most scenic monsoon escapes. pic.twitter.com/fohiAu61TQ
Napne Waterfall can be reached by road from the Mumbai-Goa highway, with travellers taking the turn towards Nadhavde and Sherpe from the Talere or Nadgive side. Vaibhavwadi Road is the nearest railway station on the Konkan Railway, while Sindhudurg Airport at Chipi provides the nearest air connectivity.
Visitors are advised to reach the waterfall during daylight hours and exercise caution, particularly around wet and slippery rocks. Swimming near the main waterfall or entering fast-flowing streams should be avoided because of strong currents, uneven surfaces and submerged rocks.
Tourists should also check local weather conditions before visiting, as sudden heavy rainfall in the upper catchment can cause water levels to rise quickly.
With the monsoon season continuing, visitors planning a trip to Konkan have a limited window to experience Napne at its fullest. A visit before the rains recede offers the best chance to see the waterfall surrounded by the lush greenery of the Western Ghats.
Jayant Mahajan is a writer and contributor at PuneNow, covering the intersection of technology, climate action, and urban governance across Pune. With an extensive background in business management, digital transformation, and academia, Jayant brings real-world insight to local sustainability issues, from civic infrastructure to smart city data ethics. As an educator and founder of the Change Before Climate Change mission, he focuses on how Pune’s institutions and businesses can build future-ready, sustainable systems. Through his columns, Jayant bridges policy, technology, and practical action to help Punekars navigate a rapidly changing urban climate.
