About Devdari Waterfall
Devdari Waterfall is a seasonal forest waterfall located inside the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary near Chakia in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. Fed by the Chandraprabha River, it cascades over rocky steps surrounded by Vindhya forest. Notable for its scenic setting alongside the nearby Rajdari Waterfall, it is a popular monsoon picnic and nature destination managed by the forest department within the sanctuary's protected landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a stepped cascade waterfall flowing over rocky ledges within dense forest of the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary. The site has viewing areas at the base and top, surrounded by forested hills and river pools. Access involves a short walk on forest paths and steps from the parking area. The environment is natural and rustic with seasonal water flow strongest during monsoon, suitable for sightseeing, photography and picnicking.
Key highlights
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Seasonal cascade waterfall on the Chandraprabha River inside Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
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Scenic forest setting in the Vindhya Range near Chakia
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Twin waterfall experience with nearby Rajdari Waterfall located about 1-2 km away
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Natural pools and rocky steps at the base of the falls
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Popular monsoon picnic and photography spot
History of Devdari Waterfall
The waterfall is a natural feature of the Chandraprabha River within the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1957 in the Vindhya hills of Chandauli district.
Culture & Context
Locally valued as a seasonal nature and picnic destination for residents of Chandauli, Varanasi and surrounding districts, especially during the monsoon season.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, about 65-70 km away, with onward road journey via Varanasi-Chakia road. |
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| By train |