About Lodh Falls (Budha Ghagh)
Lodh Falls, also known as Budha Ghagh, is a tiered waterfall on the Burha River in Mahuadanr block of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Located about 60 km from Netarhat and within the forested buffer of Palamau Tiger Reserve, it is regarded as the highest waterfall in Jharkhand with a drop of about 143 metres. Surrounded by dense sal forest and rocky cliffs, it is a prominent natural attraction in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a high, tiered waterfall plunging about 143 metres over rocky cliffs into a pool below, set in dense sal forest on the Burha River. The site is accessed via a forest road and a short trail with steps leading to a viewpoint. Surroundings are forested and relatively undeveloped, offering open views of the falls, sound of falling water, and opportunities for sightseeing and photography from designated viewing areas.
Key highlights
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Highest waterfall in Jharkhand with a height of about 143 metres (469 feet)
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Tiered cascade on the Burha River surrounded by dense forest of Palamau Tiger Reserve buffer
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Also known locally as Budha Ghagh
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Scenic viewpoint accessible via forest trail and steps
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Located near Netarhat plateau in Latehar district
Culture & Context
Locally known as Budha Ghagh, the falls is a well-known natural landmark for surrounding tribal communities and a prominent eco-tourism site of Latehar district within the Chota Nagpur Plateau region
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, about 180-200 km away; onward journey by road via Latehar-Mahuadanr |
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| By train | Nearest railheads are Latehar Railway Station and Barwadih Junction, from where taxis and buses are available to Mahuadanr and Lodh Falls |