Monday, May 2, 2011

Waterfalls in Chhattisgarh

  • Akuri Nala

This is a small waterfall in Koriya district about 65 km from Baikunthpur, near Bansipur village, in an area surrounded by rocks and forests. Even in summer, the area is cold, giving it the sobriquet of "the natural air conditioner of Koriya". From Baikunthpur, take a bus or taxi to Aklasari on the Sonhat road. From there it's about 12 km to the fall.
  • Amrit Dhara Waterfall
This beautiful natural waterfall in Koriya district on the Hasdo River is about seven km from Nagpur on the Manendragarh-Baikunthpur Road. About 80-90 feet high and 10-15 feet wide, it creates a beautiful misty ambience. There is a Shiva Temple here too. In 1936, Ramanuj Pratap Singh Judeo, the King of Koriya State, started a mela (fair) here on Mahashivratri, and the practice is followed till today. The nearest railway station is Manendragarh. From here one can take a bus or taxi to Nagpur, and hire a taxi to the fall. Alternately, from Baikunthpur, one can take a bus or taxi to Nagpur, and hire a taxi to the fall.
  • Chitrakot Waterfalls
The gorgeous Chitrakot waterfall is on the river Indravati, situated at a distance of 38 Km. in the west of Jagdalpur in Bastar district. Height of this waterfall is approximately 100ft. The Chitrakot waterfalls can be called as the smaller form of the world famous Niagara waterfalls. The formation of rainbow colors of the waterfall attracts tourists at the first sight itself. This is the prime attraction for all tourists and worth seeing in rainy season, between July and October. These waterfalls are in a horse-shoe shape and often compared to the great Niagara waterfalls. A government rest house is available here.
  • Gavar Ghat Waterfall
This beautiful natural waterfall in Koriya district on the Hasdo River is about 40 km from Baikunthpur and 5 km from Tarra village. About 50-60 feet high and 10 feet wide, it is in an area full of forests and rocks. From Baikunthpur, take a bus or taxi to Katgodi, 15 km along on the Sonhat road. 20 km further down is Tarra village, and from there it's another 5 km to the fall.
  • Mainpat
Mainpat is a hill station and is known for its Tiger Point waterfall and woolen fabric. Mainpat is about 45 km by road from Ambikapur in Sarguja district. It takes about one and a half hours to reach due to poor road conditions in the last 30 km - more so in monsoon
  • Ramdaha Waterfall
'Ramdaha Waterfall is a natural waterfall in Koriya district on the river Banas, near Bhavarkhoh village, is about 160 km from Baikunthpur. About 100-120 feet high and 20-25 feet wide, it is surrounded by forests and rocks. The nearest railway station is Manendragarh. From here one can take a bus or taxi to Bhavarkhoh village via Kelhari and Chutki Village (Jankpur Road), and walk 2 km to the fall.
  • Tiratgarh waterfalls
Tiratgarh waterfalls are situated in Bastar district at a distance of 35 Km. from Jagdalpur in south west direction and can be approached through the state highway of Jagdalpur to Sukma. The waterfall is actually situated in Kanger Valley National Park and the height is approximately 300 ft. This place is a favorite picnic resort, especially for large groups looking for a day-long picnic in a forest. The good season for visiting these waterfalls is from October to February. A Government rest house is also available.