Pandav Falls, Waterfall in Panna district, India.
Pandav Falls is a waterfall in Panna district that plunges down a steep rock face, creating multiple tiers before flowing into a tributary of the Ken River. The water drops from a height of about 30 meters, forming an impressive cascade within a forested gorge.
The falls take their name from the five Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata epic, who are said to have passed through this area. Around the pool at the foot of the 30-metre drop, remains of caves and shrines commemorating that legend can still be seen.
The name comes from the five Pandava brothers of the Hindu epic Mahabharata, whose story is tied to the caves surrounding the waterfall. Locals still speak of their connection to this place, making it a site where ancient mythology feels part of the landscape itself.
The site is reachable from different starting points, with travel times varying between half an hour and one hour depending on where you begin. It helps to arrive early in the day to experience the best light and avoid the midday heat.
The caves and shrine remains around the pool below the falls commemorate the Pandava brothers' legendary visit, as recorded in the Mahabharata. The falls drop about 30 metres on a tributary of the Ken River, 12 km from Panna and 35 km from Khajuraho, close to Raneh Falls.
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