Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Maharashtra's First Glass Bridge Opens Over Napne Waterfall
Maharashtra now has its first glass bridge, built over the Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg.
This bridge lets people walk across the waterfall and see it from above.
It was built as part of a plan to bring more tourists and jobs to the area.
The bridge cost nearly a crore of rupees to build.
The waterfall is special because it flows all year.
It's surrounded by forests.
The best time to visit is from September to February.
You can get there by train or car.
Maharashtra's first glass bridge, located at Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg, is now open to the public.
The project was completed under the Sindhuratna tourism promotion scheme, costing around Rs 99.63 lakh.
The bridge allows visitors to walk above the waterfall, providing scenic views, especially during the monsoon season.
The Napne Waterfall is known for its year-round flow and lush surroundings, attracting tourists and supporting local economic growth.
The glass bridge is accessible via train and road, with the best time to visit being from September to February.
- Who
- Visitors and tourists; the project was executed under the Sindhuratna tourism promotion scheme.
- What
- The first glass bridge in Maharashtra, built over the Napne Waterfall.
- When
- Opened to the public on July 22, 2025.
- Where
- Napne Waterfall, Vaibhavwadi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To attract more tourists, generate local employment, and enhance the Konkan region's tourism.
Local Economic Growth
Tourism
Economic Impact
Local Economic Growth
Supports increased visitor traffic.
Tourism
N/A
- Location
- Napne Waterfall, Sindhudurg
- Type
- Glass Bridge
- Project Scheme
- Sindhuratna tourism promotion scheme
- Budget
- Approximately Rs 99.63 lakh
- Accessibility
- Via train (Vaibhavwadi Road Railway Station) and road (NH-66)
- Best Time to Visit
- September to February