Lodh Falls, Waterfall in Latehar district, India
Lodh Falls plunges 143 meters from the Burha River, creating multiple cascades as it rushes through granite cliffs in the thick forests of Jharkhand. The water drops across several steps of rock before continuing downstream through the wooded terrain.
The falls formed through the Burha River's erosion over millions of years and became a natural boundary between different tribal territories. This geographical significance shaped settlement patterns and movement of local communities across the region.
Local indigenous communities gather at the waterfall during festivals to perform traditional ceremonies that honor the natural forces of water and earth.
The falls are accessible via a road roughly 16 kilometers from Netarhat, and the monsoon between June and September brings the strongest water flow. The best time to visit is right after the rainy season when water volume is high but paths are dry enough to navigate safely.
The rocks surrounding the falls are home to a rare orchid species that thrives only in the moist environment created by the constant spray. These plants have adapted to the wet conditions and form a special ecosystem found nowhere else in the surrounding area.
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