A dramatic plunge
Girmal Falls (Girmal Dhodh) is reckoned among the tallest waterfalls in Gujarat — a dramatic cascade where the river plunges off the edge of the Sahyadri plateau in the deep forests of the Dangs near Saputara.
Especially in and after the monsoon, when the river is in full spate, the falls thunder down the rock face in a long white plume framed by green hills, throwing up spray and mist.
Set in a remote, beautiful forest landscape, Girmal is one of the great natural sights of the Dangs, drawing waterfall-lovers and photographers willing to make the journey to this off-beat corner. The Dangs at their most dramatic.
Girmal Falls.
The tallest fall on the Sahyadri edge
The white plume.
The river reaches the western edge of the Sahyadri plateau and drops off it in a single fall — the same geology that produces the big waterfalls of the northern Western Ghats.
At roughly 30 metres it is generally reckoned the tallest waterfall in Gujarat, a state with very few of any size.
It runs hardest from July through September, when monsoon runoff off the plateau turns the drop into a continuous white plume with spray reaching the viewpoints.
The setting is deep forest in the Dangs, Gujarat's most heavily wooded district and its only genuinely hilly one.
Reasons to make the time
Tallest fall
Around 30 metres, and the tallest fall in Gujarat — modest by Western Ghats standards but exceptional for this state.
Dramatic plunge
The drop marks the edge of the Sahyadri plateau, where the tableland gives way to the coastal plain below.
Monsoon spectacle
In full monsoon spate the noise carries well before you see it, and the spray soaks the viewpoints.
Deep forest
The Dangs are forested and thinly settled, and the approach roads run through teak and bamboo most of the way.
White plume
The water falls as a single long plume rather than stepping down, which is what gives it its height.
Off-beat
It is a genuine detour — roughly 50 km from Saputara on narrow forest roads — and that keeps the crowds down midweek.
What to look for inside
THE FALLSGirmal
A dramatic plunge.
THE FORESTDeep Dangs
Green hills.
How to spend an hour or two
See the falls
Come between July and October. Outside the monsoon window the fall reduces to a trickle and the trip is not worth it.
Visit in/after monsoon
Go on a weekday if you can — it is a popular Gujarati monsoon day-trip and the viewpoints fill at weekends.
View the plume
Stay behind the railings and off the wet rock at the lip. People are injured here most seasons.
Enjoy the forest
Allow the drive its due: about 50 km of narrow forest road from Saputara, slow going in the rain.
Photograph the cascade
Combine it with Saputara, Gira Falls and the Dangs' forest villages to make a full day of the district.
Take great care
Expect mist. In peak monsoon the fall is often wrapped in cloud, and the view comes and goes.
Girmal Falls.
Gujarat's tallest fall
Girmal Falls is reckoned the tallest waterfall in Gujarat — a dramatic plunge off the Sahyadri plateau edge in the deep forests of the Dangs near Saputara, thundering in a long white plume after the monsoon. The Dangs at their most dramatic. (Take great care near the edge. )
The rest of the district is covered in our the Dangs travel guide.
Among Gujarat’s tallest falls
A plunge off the Sahyadri
Fullest in the monsoon
A remote forest spectacle
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
- Take GREAT care near edge
- Carry water & shoes
Getting there
By Air
Surat airport (~120 km).
By Rail
Bilimora / Waghai line.
By Road
Saputara / Ahwa.
At Girmal Falls
WATER & HEIGHT
Gujarat's tallest fall
What to shoot
The plunge.
Best time
After monsoon.
Setting
Deep forest.
Best light
Morning.
Know before you go
More to see close by
4Anjan & Padmadungari
Hidden waterfalls and forest eco-trails
Hatkeshwar Mahadev
A hill Shiva shrine above Saputara
Forest Deities
Tribal shrines among the teak woods
GARDENWaghai Botanical Garden
A lush garden of native Ghat flora
5Artist Village
Watch Warli artists paint tribal folklore
SACRED LAKEPampa Sarovar
A holy pond of Ramayana legend
Where to eat near Girmal Falls
Gujarati Thali
Meals on the plains route.
Dhokla & farsan
Steamed snacks.
Saputara stalls
Corn, snacks & chai.
Tribal Dangi fare
Nagli rotla, bamboo shoots & forest produce.
Girmal Falls FAQ
What is Girmal Falls?
Girmal Falls (Girmal Dhodh) is reckoned among the tallest waterfalls in Gujarat — a dramatic cascade where the river plunges off the edge of the Sahyadri plateau in the deep forests of the Dangs near Saputara. Especially in and after the monsoon, when the river is in full spate, the falls thunder down the rock face in a long white plume framed by green hills, throwing up spray and mist.
Where is it?
near Saputara, 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?
Half a day.
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Published 24 June 2026 · Updated 24 August 2026