Dhuandhar Falls, Waterfall in Bhedaghat, Jabalpur district, India.

Dhuandhar Falls is where the Narmada River pours through narrow marble passages, creating strong currents and white water. The water crashes over and between light-colored rock formations that line the riverbed.

The name Dhuandhar comes from two Hindi words: dhuan (smoke) and dhar (flow), referring to the vapour thrown up where the Narmada plunges about 30 metres at Bhedaghat. The falls lie in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, at the end of the Marble Rocks gorge. On 20 May 2021 the site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

The name Dhuandhar comes from the Hindi words dhuan (smoke) and dhar (flow), after the vapour thrown up by the 30-metre plunge. The falls lie at Bhedaghat on the Narmada, and boats take visitors onto the river below the drop; a ropeway runs from the east bank to the west bank so both sides can be seen.

Visitors can reach the falls from either bank of the river, with cable cars available to cross between sides. The rocks and pathways become wet and slippery, so sturdy shoes and careful footing are necessary.

Under certain light conditions and water levels, the mist from the falls appears like actual smoke from far away. This visual effect is why the location has carried this name for so long and continues to draw visitors wanting to witness it.