Tirathgarh Waterfall

Tirathgarh · Jagdalpur · Chhattisgarh · India

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About Tirathgarh Waterfall

Tirathgarh Waterfall is a multi-tiered block waterfall located inside Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, about 35 km southwest of Jagdalpur. Fed by the Munga Bahar River, a tributary of the Kanger River, it drops about 91 metres in cascading steps. Surrounded by dense forest, it is one of Chhattisgarh's most visited natural attractions and is noted for its broad curtain-like flow during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a broad, multi-tiered waterfall cascading over rocky steps inside the dense forest of Kanger Valley National Park. A viewpoint at the top offers panoramic views, while a stairway of about 200 steps leads down to the base where water collects in pools. The surroundings are forested with viewing platforms and railings. The site is developed for sightseeing and photography with basic visitor facilities and forested trails nearby.

Key highlights

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91-metre high multi-tiered block waterfall inside Kanger Valley National Park
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Fed by Munga Bahar River with wide curtain-like flow in monsoon and post-monsoon
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Located about 35 km from Jagdalpur in Bastar district
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Staircase access to base with viewing platforms for photography
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Surrounded by dense deciduous forest rich in flora and fauna

Culture & Context

Located in the tribal Bastar region, the waterfall is part of the natural heritage of Kanger Valley and is a key eco-tourism attraction showcasing the landscape revered by local communities

Route

By train
By air	Nearest airport is Maa Danteshwari Airport, Jagdalpur (JGB) about 35 km away; major airport is Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR) about 300 km away

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Kanger Valley National Park

Kanger Valley National Park is a protected forested valley in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, about 27 km southeast of Jagdalpur along the Kanger River. Notified in 1982 and covering about 200 sq km, it is noted for dense sal and teak forests, limestone caves such as Kotumsar and Kailash, and waterfalls including Tirathgarh and Kanger Dhara. The park supports diverse wildlife including leopards, sloth bears and the Bastar hill myna, the state bird of Chhattisgarh.

Jagdalpur, ChhattisgarhNational Park

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Kotumsar Cave

Kotumsar Cave is a famous limestone cave located inside Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, about 35 km from Jagdalpur. Formed on the Kanger limestone belt, it is considered one of the longest natural caves in India with a length of about 1,350 metres. The cave is known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations, narrow passages and underground chambers and remains a major natural attraction of Bastar.

Kotumsar, ChhattisgarhCave

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Kailash Cave

Kailash Cave is a natural limestone cave located inside Kanger Valley National Park in Bastar district, Chhattisgarh, about 40 km from Jagdalpur. Discovered in 1993, the cave extends about 100-150 metres with stalactite and stalagmite formations. It is notable for a natural stalagmite formation worshipped as a Shiva lingam and for its well-preserved calcite structures within a dense forest setting.

Jagdalpur, ChhattisgarhCave

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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.

Chitrakote, ChhattisgarhWaterfall

By road	About 35 km southwest of Jagdalpur via NH30 and Kanger Valley National Park road; accessible by taxi, private car and local buses from Jagdalpur

By public transport	Buses and shared jeeps operate from Jagdalpur to Kanger Valley National Park; private taxis and auto-rickshaws available from Jagdalpur

Nearest airport	Maa Danteshwari Airport, Jagdalpur (JGB) - approx. 35 km; Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur (RPR) - approx. 300 km

Nearest railway station	Jagdalpur Railway Station - approx. 35 km

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	Water flow is seasonal and most impressive during and after monsoon (July to February) Requires descending and climbing stairs to reach the base; wear comfortable non-slip footwear Mobile network coverage is limited inside Kanger Valley National Park Carry drinking water and food as options inside the park are limited
02Rules & restrictions	Swimming and bathing near the fall may be restricted during high water flow as per forest department instructions Littering and use of plastic prohibited inside Kanger Valley National Park Do not venture beyond designated viewing areas and railings
03Safety information	Steps and rocks can be slippery during monsoon; use railings and wear non-slip footwear Avoid going close to the edge or base during heavy flow Follow instructions of forest guards inside the national park

Facilities listed

Reported facilities to help you plan your visit.

Drinking Water
Food Stalls
Parking
Stairs and Railings
Toilets
Viewing Platforms