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A curtain of white in the forest — Gira Falls, a broad, powerful waterfall near Waghai, one of the Dangs' most spectacular monsoon sights.
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.
From a riverside experiment to the road to freedom
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
A wide white sheet.
River-fed
The Khapri.
Monsoon power
Thundering spray.
Forest setting
Green and cool.
Photogenic
A horseshoe curtain.
Easy stop
Near Waghai.
What to look for inside
Gira Dhodh
A broad curtain.
Near Waghai
Green woodlands.
The Khapri
The river that feeds the falls.
Viewing area
Watch the curtain from above.
Full flow
Thundering spray after the rains.
Waghai garden
Forest and botanical garden nearby.
How to spend an hour or two
See the falls
A broad white sheet.
Visit after monsoon
When fullest.
View from above
The viewing area.
Enjoy the forest
Green & cool.
Photograph the curtain
Spray & light.
Take care near water
Rocks are slippery.
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.)
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
Gira & Girmal
Gujarat's mightiest cascades, in full monsoon roar
Gira Falls
Forest Deities
Tribal shrines among the teak woods
Saputara Lake
Boating in the heart of the hill town
Hatkeshwar Mahadev
A hill Shiva shrine above Saputara
Mahal Forest
Riverine wilderness perfect for camping & trails
Where to eat around the ashram
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.
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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