Chitrakote Waterfall

Chitrakote Waterfall is a broad horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Indravati River near Chitrakote village in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, about 38 km from Jagdalpur. Often called the Niagara Falls of India, it is considered the widest waterfall in India at about 300 metres wide with a drop of around 29 metres. Surrounded by dense forest, it is a major natural attraction in the Bastar region and is most impressive during the monsoon season.

Visitors can expect a wide horseshoe-shaped cascade on the Indravati River set amid forested landscape. Multiple viewpoints on the rim and at the base offer panoramic views of the fall. The area includes paved viewing platforms, steps leading closer to the water, and a Chhattisgarh Tourism resort nearby. In the drier months, boating near the base may be available when water levels permit. The surroundings are natural and open with forest, river and rocky terrain.

Located in the Bastar region historically inhabited by indigenous tribal communities, the waterfall on the Indravati River has long served as a prominent natural landmark of Bastar and is documented as a key geographical feature of the region.

The waterfall is an important natural symbol of Chhattisgarh and Bastar's tribal cultural identity, revered locally and frequently visited during regional festivals and tourism events showcasing Bastar's heritage.