A wide white sheet
Gira Falls (Gira Dhodh) is one of the most impressive waterfalls of the Dangs — a broad, horseshoe-like curtain of water where the Khapri river drops towards the Ambika near Waghai. In and just after the monsoon, when the rivers are full, the falls thunder over the rock ledge in a wide white sheet framed by green forest, throwing up spray and drawing visitors to the viewing area above.
Even in the cooler months it remains a scenic spot, and its forest setting near the Waghai botanical garden makes it an easy and rewarding stop on a tour of the Dangs’ waterfalls and woodlands.
Nature at its most exuberant. (A waterfall; fullest in monsoon; take care near water.)
Gira Falls, near Waghai.
A horseshoe drop into the Ambika
The broad cascade.
The Khapri river feeds the falls, dropping towards the Ambika near Waghai.
The water spreads into a broad, horseshoe-like curtain over the rock ledge.
In and just after the monsoon the falls are at their fullest and loudest.
The falls sit near Waghai, beside the town's botanical garden.
Reasons to make the time
Broad falls
The water spreads across a wide rock ledge and falls as a single broad sheet rather than a narrow plunge.
River-fed
The Khapri river feeds the falls, dropping towards its confluence with the Ambika below.
Monsoon power
In full monsoon flow the noise carries well before you reach the viewpoint, and spray drifts across it.
Forest setting
Dense forest frames the falls on both sides, and the Dangs are at their greenest through this season.
Photogenic
The horseshoe curve of the ledge is the falls' distinguishing feature, giving them their width.
Easy stop
Waghai is a few minutes away, which makes this easy to combine with the botanical garden there.
What to look for inside
THE FALLSGira Dhodh
A broad curtain.
THE FORESTNear Waghai
Green woodlands.
THE RIVERThe Khapri
The river that feeds the falls.
THE VIEWViewing area
A built viewing area above the falls, the safest and best vantage point.
MONSOONFull flow
Thundering spray after the rains.
THE SETTINGWaghai garden
Forest and botanical garden nearby.
How to spend an hour or two
See the falls
Come between July and October, when the Khapri is full and the falls are actually running.
Visit after monsoon
Use the viewing area above the ledge rather than scrambling towards the lip.
View from above
Watch the spread of the water across the horseshoe, which is what makes Gira different from a narrow fall.
Enjoy the forest
Keep off the wet rock. The ledge is slippery and the flow can rise quickly after upstream rain.
Photograph the curtain
Go on a weekday if you can; this is a popular monsoon day-trip and weekends are crowded.
Take care near water
Pair the falls with the Waghai botanical garden and Saputara, both close by.
Gira Falls.
A broad forest waterfall
Gira Falls is a broad, horseshoe-like waterfall near Waghai where the Khapri river drops in a wide white curtain — thundering in and after the monsoon, framed by green forest near the Waghai botanical garden. One of the Dangs’ most spectacular sights. (Take care near water.)
It sits within the Dangs district — browse more places to visit in the Dangs.
A broad, horseshoe waterfall
On the Khapri river
Fullest in the monsoon
Near Waghai’s gardens
When to go
Misty, green and full of waterfalls.
Cool, clear and pleasant.
Cooler than the plains.
⏰ The Dangs are loveliest in and just after the monsoon, when the hills are green and the waterfalls full.
Timings & entry
- Open in daytime hours
- Green in monsoon
- Cool through winter
- Pair with Saputara
- Free to visit
- Fullest after monsoon
- Rocks are slippery
- Take care near water
Getting there
By Air
Surat airport (~120 km).
By Rail
Bilimora / Waghai line.
By Road
Saputara / Ahwa.
At Gira Falls
WATER & FOREST
A curtain in the woods
What to shoot
The broad falls.
Best time
After monsoon.
Setting
Green forest.
Best light
Morning.
Know before you go
More to see close by
Forest Deities
Tribal shrines among the teak woods
LAKESaputara Lake
Boating in the heart of the hill town
ECO-CAMPMahal Campsite
Riverside forest camping in Purna
PILGRIMShabari Dham
Where Shabari awaited Lord Rama
SACRED LAKEPampa Sarovar
A holy pond of Ramayana legend
WILDLIFEPurna Sanctuary
Dense forest of leopards & birds
Where to eat near Gira Falls
THALIGujarati Thali
Meals on the plains route.
FARSANDhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
STREETSaputara stalls
Corn, snacks & chai.
Tribal Dangi fare
Nagli rotla, bamboo shoots & forest produce.
Gira Falls FAQ
What is Gira Falls?
Gira Falls (Gira Dhodh) is one of the most impressive waterfalls of the Dangs — a broad, horseshoe-like curtain of water where the Khapri river drops towards the Ambika near Waghai. In and just after the monsoon, when the rivers are full, the falls thunder over the rock ledge in a wide white sheet framed by green forest, throwing up spray and drawing visitors to the viewing area above.
Where is it?
near Waghai, The Dangs.
Is there an entry fee?
Free.
When should I visit?
Monsoon for greenery; winter for cool, clear days.
What's nearby?
Saputara, the waterfalls and the Dangs' forests.
How long does it take?
About 2 hours.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026