Sunasar Falls: Gujarat’s Mini Kashmir – Stunning Drone View from 500 Feet

Whenever Kashmir comes to mind, the picturesque Sunasar village in the Bhiloda taluka of North Gujarat, close to the home of the renowned poet Umashankar Joshi, is often remembered. The beautiful and refreshing Sunasar Falls, cascading from the hill of Sunasar village, is a notable attraction. To reach this site, you can travel from Bhiloda by ST bus or private vehicle, which is 8 km away. Alternatively, you can also reach Sunasar via Ahmedabad and Himatnagar. Today, the Divya Bhaskar team visited Sunasar village to showcase the delightful aerial views of this location. Let’s take a look at the visually captivating report of Sunasar village.

‘The Waterfall Flows from the Rocks’

During the monsoon season, natural scenery on the hills becomes visible due to the rainfall. In Sunasar village, located in the Aravalli district of Bhiloda taluka, a delightful waterfall drops from a height of over 500 feet in the Aravalli range. This waterfall has both historical and religious significance. It starts flowing from the rocks in the month of Shravan, continuing for the four months of the monsoon season.

A Site of Mythological and Religious Significance

In the month of Shravan, local deities visit the edge of this waterfall to perform rituals. They bathe in the waterfall and don sacred thread while chanting Vedic mantras. As this is an Adivasi region, the tribal community also visits this site during auspicious occasions to seek blessings from Mother Earth and begin their celebrations. Thus, this location is highly revered in both mythological and religious contexts, attracting a large number of visitors.

How to Reach Sunasar Falls

To enjoy the scenic beauty of the Sunasar Falls, located 8 km east of Bhiloda village, you can reach there by ST bus or private vehicle from Bhiloda. Alternatively, if you wish to travel from Ahmedabad, you can go via Himatnagar to Sunasar and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Sunasar Falls.

Seeking Development as a Tourist Destination

During the monsoon, visitors from Aravalli, Sabarkantha, and across Gujarat flock to witness and bathe in the natural waterfall. They relish the waterfall’s beauty in a pristine natural environment. In the modern era, youngsters and tourists also capture selfies at this natural wonder using their mobile phones. The area resembles a mini Kashmir amidst the Aravalli hills. There is a demand for the government to develop this site as a tourist destination.