Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Gawli Dev Waterfall Closed for Monsoon Safety
The Gawli Dev waterfall in Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, is a popular spot that attracts thousands of visitors every year.
However, due to safety concerns during the monsoon season, authorities have banned tourist entry to the waterfall and the surrounding hill area.
The waterfall flows strongly during the monsoon, and to prevent accidents, the Thane district administration, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, and Rabale MIDC Police have issued strict orders barring visitors.
Police patrolling has also been increased to ensure compliance.
Despite the closure, development works worth Rs 4.61 crore are underway to improve infrastructure and safe access to the hill.
These works include constructing retaining walls, seating areas, walkways, gazebos, toilets, drinking water facilities, drainage systems, and new stairways.
Authorities have banned tourist entry to Gawli Dev waterfall and hill in Ghansoli due to monsoon safety concerns.
The waterfall attracts thousands of visitors annually but is closed during the monsoon to prevent accidents.
Strict prohibitory orders have been issued by the Thane district administration, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, and Rabale MIDC Police.
Police patrolling has been intensified to ensure compliance with the ban.
Infrastructure development works worth Rs 4.61 crore are underway to improve safe access and facilities at the site.
- Who
- Authorities including Maharashtra government, Thane district administration, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Rabale MIDC Police
- What
- Ban on tourist entry to Gawli Dev waterfall and hill
- When
- During the monsoon season
- Where
- Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Why
- Safety concerns due to hazardous monsoon conditions
Safety First
Tourism and Economic Impact
Safety Concerns
Safety First
The waterfall is closed to prevent accidents due to hazardous monsoon conditions.
Tourism and Economic Impact
The closure may impact local tourism and businesses that rely on visitor spending.
- Location
- Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Reason for Closure
- Monsoon safety concerns
- Authorities Involved
- Maharashtra government, Thane district administration, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Rabale MIDC Police
- Tourism Development Project
- Rs 4.61 crore
- Project Components
- Gabion retaining walls, seating areas, stone masonry, paved walkways, gazebos, portable and public toilets, drinking water facilities, stormwater drainage systems, new stairways