Rohtas Plateau

The Rohtas Plateau is a limestone highland in Bihar that covers a large area and features deep gorges with sheer drop-offs into the plains below. The landscape transitions between flat areas on top and steep cliff faces along its edges.

The plateau served as a vital passage along ancient trade routes between northern and southern India and contained fortifications that guarded these paths. This strategic location made it an important point for controlling movement across the region.

The Oraon and Kurukh tribes have deep roots in this region and view the area around Rohtasgarh as their ancestral homeland. Their traditions continue to shape how people interact with the landscape today.

The most accessible route to the plateau is the ghat road from Akbarpur to Rohtas, which provides the easiest entry and navigation. Visitors should know that terrain varies across the area, with some parts more accessible than others depending on their route.

The rim of the plateau is dotted with hundreds of waterfalls of varying heights, creating a dramatic display of water cascading down the cliff faces. Notable falls such as Devdari and Telharkund attract visitors who come to witness the power of water rushing over the escarpment.