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Voykit pocket guide · India
Khopoli
खोपोली
Spend a half‑day exploring the waterfalls and riverfront; stay one night at a farmstay if you want nature, otherwise a day‑trip from Mumbai or Lonavla.
Khopoli is a small industrial town in Raigad, Maharashtra, at the foothills of the Sahyadri range. Its main draw is the seasonal waterfalls and the Patalganga River. It is reachable by train or NH4, making it a convenient side‑trip from Mumbai, Pune or Lonavla. One night suffices to see the falls and enjoy a farmstay; otherwise a few hours are enough for a quick visit.
- Country
- India
- Local name
- खोपोली
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (waterfalls), Oct (post‑monsoon)
- Avoid
- Nov–May (dry, few sights)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹800–₹1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₹1,200–₹2,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tea (street stall) | ₹20–₹40 |
| Watermelon slice | ₹30–₹60 |
| Auto‑rickshaw (5 km (3.1 mi))Auto‑rickshaw (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ₹150–₹250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BOM · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- About 80 km (50 mi) north, reachable by NH4 or train via MumbaiAbout 50 mi (80 km) north, reachable by NH4 or train via Mumbai
Typical fares
- Khopoli → Lonavla train
- ≈ ₹70, 30 min (check)
- Auto‑rickshaw to waterfalls
- ≈ ₹150–₹250, 5 km (3.1 mi) (check)≈ ₹150–₹250, 3.1 mi (5 km) (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Local auto‑rickshaws and shared taxis are the main options; walking is feasible around the riverfront and waterfalls.
See and do
Known for
- Waterfalls in monsoon season
- Patalganga River
- Farmstay experiences
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lonavla | Train from Khopoli station, about 30 min, or NH4 by car 30 km (19 mi)Train from Khopoli station, about 30 min, or NH4 by car 19 mi (30 km) | ≈ 45 min |
| Pune | NH4 southbound, about 80 km (50 mi), 2 h by carNH4 southbound, about 50 mi (80 km), 2 h by car | ≈ 2 h |
Sleep
- Forganic Farm
- Farmstay with lake, river trails and open amphitheatre; suitable for nature lovers.
- Ellow Stay By Mohan Farms
- Cottage‑style rooms with swimming pool.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | नमस्तेnamaste |
| Thank you | धन्यवादdhanyavaad |
| How much? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Where is the river? | नदी कहाँ है?nadi kahaan hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Monsoon waterfalls can be slippery; wear sturdy shoes.
- Train schedules may be limited; check Indian Railways for exact times.
Khopoli is generally safe; main risks are monsoon flash floods and traffic on NH4. Keep valuables secure and avoid riverbanks during heavy rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khopoli yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Waterfalls in monsoon season
- Patalganga River
- Farmstay experiences
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Khopoli: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Khopoli, revision 4695174 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4695174
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/khopoli). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.