Madhabkunda waterfall, Natural waterfall in Barlekha, Moulvibazar District, Bangladesh.

Madhabkunda waterfall is formed by the Gangamara stream dropping 162 feet (49 m) in a single column from the rocky Patharia Hill. The white water meets a pool that turns pale green at its base, flanked by grey, irregular rock faces with green vegetation above on the left. Below, the outflow becomes the Madhabchhara stream.

Local Hindus hold that in 1335 AD Raja Govardhan of Gour, the last Hindu king of Sylhet, met the meditating monk Madhaveshwar here during a hunting expedition. The monk asked to be immersed in the spring and merge with the goddess Ganga; a divine voice then uttered "Madhav" three times, giving the falls their name. A second legend links the name to Madhav, a name of Shiva, said to have appeared at the spot.

Local Hindus hold that in 1335 AD Raja Govardhan of Gour, the last Hindu king of Sylhet, met the meditating monk Madhaveshwar here; the monk merged with the goddess Ganga and a voice said "Madhav" three times, giving the name. A nearby temple holds annual rituals with a fair, and a cave beside the pool on the right is a pilgrimage site. The forest around the falls is home to the indigenous Khasi.

Access is easiest by train to Kulaura Junction, then by shared microbus through tea gardens and forested terrain for about an hour. Wear sturdy shoes as pathways become slippery, especially during and after rain.

The waterfall transforms seasonally, spawning extra streams during monsoon rains that dramatically expand the cascade, while maintaining a steady primary flow year-round. This means the view changes significantly depending on when you visit.