Thoseghar Falls
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Overview
Thoseghar Falls are a series of waterfalls in Satara district of Maharashtra, in the Western Ghats.
The falls are seasonal and at their fullest in the monsoon, when streams pour over the steep scarp. Some of the drops are among the highest in Maharashtra.
The Kas plateau, a natural World Heritage component known for monsoon wildflowers, lies nearby.
Geography and key facts
- Satara district, Maharashtra
- Seasonal falls in the Western Ghats
- Best in the monsoon
- Near the Kas plateau
Why it matters for UPSC
The Kas plateau 'valley of flowers' is part of the Western Ghats WHS.
Note for UPSC
Satara district, Maharashtra; seasonal falls on the Western Ghats, best seen in the monsoon.
Waterfalls are usually asked as falls–river pairs.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Thoseghar Falls yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Waterfall
- State / UT
- Maharashtra
- Coordinates
- 17.600°N, 73.877°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.