Upside-Down Waterfalls

There are many parts of the world where a waterfall that flows in the reverse direction is known as an Upside-down waterfall, and the cause is the strong force of the winds that push the gushing waters upwards. The earth is filled with plenty of strange and incredible things.  Many mysterious and strange places are yet to be explored by humans. Out of those that have been discovered, there are still lesser-known to the public.

So, what is an upside-down waterfall? When a large volume of water flows down the hill, the wind pushes the water backward, forcing it to rise in smoky plumes, which can blow over a large area. The best season to see this scenic beauty is the Monsoon, and the place is in Maharashtra, India. The torrential monsoon rains turn the Western Ghats hills into lush green, and the slopes are dotted with innumerable waterfalls. Apart from the thrill of trekking, sometimes you can see reverse or upside-down waterfalls in the area.

Some other notable Upside Down Waterfall

Naneghat, Sinhagad

One of the most popular reverse waterfalls can be seen at Naneghat near Junnar in Pune. The upside-down waterfalls lie off the Malshej Ghat Road near Sinhagad Fort. It is around a three-hour journey from Mumbai and around 25 km away from Pune city. Interestingly, this trekking route was a trade route many centuries ago; perhaps, during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji.  The route connecting the Deccan Plateau with the Konkan coast. There are ancient caves and rock-cut pots that attract visitors every year to see heaven on earth.

Naneghat is easily reachable by road. One can take a bus from the Kalyan bus stand to Junnar. The destination is located on the Malshej Ghats road, close to Vaishakhare village. Apart from this, there are several trekking groups operating in Mumbai and Pune to reach the destination.

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Samrad

Samrad village in the Sandhan Valley is also known for its reverse waterfalls perched at 2,000 feet.  Trekking in the region may not be allowed during heavy monsoons. You may take a guide from the village to take you to the waterfall.  The place is near Igatpuri, Mumbai.

The hills of Amboli, accessible from Sawantwadi, are dotted with waterfalls during the monsoon, among which the Kavalshet Point is best to catch a string of upside-down waterfalls. There is a paved path along the rim, and a railing is also there, but the place can be very slippery owing to the water flowing upwards over a long distance.

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The Anjaneri Waterfalls near Nashik and a waterfall on the way to the Tahuli Peak in Haji Malang are also well known as reverse waterfalls. The Lonavla area near Mumbai is also spotted with a few reverse waterfalls.

There are some reverse waterfalls are in outside India. Kinder Downfall is a reverse waterfall in the Kinder River in central England.

Waipuhia Falls in Oahu, Hawaii. The waterfall best viewed from afar is from the Pali Expressway in Oahu. The Waipuhia waterfall is flowing over the edge of a cliff on Mount Konahuanui with powerful northeasterly trade winds channeled by the location’s topography. The wind catches the falling water and draws it up the Canyon even before it reaches the bottom, creating the illusion that the falls are flowing in reverse. The inverted waterfall in Talca, Chile