About Champawati Waterfall
Champawati Waterfall is a seasonal cascade waterfall located near Chapanala town in Nagaon District, Assam, close to the foothills bordering Karbi Anglong. Formed by the Champawati River, it flows over rocky steps surrounded by forested hills. It is notable as a popular local picnic and nature spot, best seen during and after the monsoon when water flow is strongest, and widely visited in the winter picnic season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small forested waterfall cascading over rocky ledges into shallow pools, surrounded by green hills and woodland. Access involves a short walk over uneven, rocky paths from the roadside parking area. The site is open and natural with limited development, suitable for sightseeing, photography and picnicking on the rocks and riverbank. Water volume varies seasonally, with thin flow in dry months and fuller flow in monsoon and post-monsoon.
Key highlights
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Seasonal cascade waterfall on the Champawati River near Chapanala
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Forested hill setting near the Nagaon-Karbi Anglong foothills
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Popular winter picnic spot for local visitors
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Rocky pools and viewpoints for photography and nature walks
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Peak water flow during monsoon and post-monsoon months
Culture & Context
Locally valued as a recreational and picnic destination for communities in Nagaon district and surrounding areas, especially during the winter picnic season
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati, with onward road journey to Nagaon-Chapanala |
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| By train | Nearest major rail access is Nagaon Railway Station and Chaparmukh Junction, from where road transport to Chapanala is available |