About Dhuan Kund Waterfall
Dhuan Kund Waterfall is a natural waterfall located in the Kaimur Hills near Sasaram in Rohtas district, Bihar. Situated close to Manjhar Kund, it is formed by the Durgawati River and is known for the mist-like spray that gives it its name, meaning smoke. Surrounded by forested hills and rocky terrain, it is a seasonal waterfall with strongest flow during monsoon and a popular local picnic and sightseeing spot near Sasaram town.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a seasonal waterfall set in the forested Kaimur Hills with rocky cliffs and a misty spray during peak flow. The site offers open natural surroundings, boulders and shallow pools at the base, and views of the hill landscape. There are informal trails and viewpoints for sightseeing and photography. Facilities are basic and the area is best explored on foot during daylight hours, especially in monsoon and post-monsoon months when water flow is strongest.
Key highlights
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Seasonal waterfall known for mist-like spray that resembles smoke
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Located in the scenic Kaimur Hills close to Manjhar Kund
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Formed by the Durgawati River with rocky cliffs and forested surroundings
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Popular local picnic and photography spot near Sasaram
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Strongest and most scenic flow during monsoon and post-monsoon season
History of Dhuan Kund Waterfall
Dhuan Kund is a natural feature with no built historical structure; it lies in the Sasaram region which served as the capital of Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century and is known for the Sher Shah Suri Tomb nearby
Culture & Context
Locally valued as a seasonal recreational and picnic destination for residents of Sasaram and Rohtas district, especially during monsoon when the waterfall is in full flow
Route
| By air | Nearest airports are Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi and Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport, Patna; onward journey by rail or road to Sasaram |
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