Chitrakoot Falls, Natural waterfall near Jagdalpur, India
Chitrakoot Falls is a waterfall on the Indravati River, located about 40 kilometers west of Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. During the monsoon, a 300-meter-wide curtain of water tumbles 29 meters down reddish sandstone cliffs.
The rocks around this waterfall belong to some of the oldest geological formations in India, dating back to the Archaean period. Granite and gneiss structures nearby show how the riverbed was shaped over millions of years.
A Shiva shrine on the left bank attracts devotees and visitors throughout the year, while the natural caves along the river are called Parvati caves by locals and offer a quiet retreat.
Visiting between July and October offers the highest water flow and the best photo opportunities, while trails along the cliffs may become slippery after rain. Accommodations and small boats are available on site to explore the surroundings from the water.
The horseshoe-shaped cascade generates a constant mist during the monsoon season, in which multiple rainbows often form at the same time when sunlight hits. The spray sometimes reaches several meters beyond the rock edges and drenches the surrounding plants with fine water droplets.
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