About Windom Falls
Windom Falls, also known as Wyndham Falls, is a scenic seasonal waterfall located in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, about 14 km from Mirzapur city near the Vindhya Range. Formed by a tributary stream cascading over rocky cliffs into a forested gorge, it is notable for its height of around 150 feet and lush surroundings. Popular during monsoon, it attracts nature lovers, photographers and picnickers seeking a tranquil natural escape near Varanasi.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested gorge setting with a tall cascade falling over layered rocky cliffs into a pool below, surrounded by Vindhya hills and dense vegetation. Access involves a short trek and steps down to the base. The area is natural and largely undeveloped, suitable for sightseeing, photography and picnicking. Water flow is strongest during and just after monsoon; in dry months flow reduces significantly. No major built structures, mainly natural viewpoints and rocky terrain.
Key highlights
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Seasonal waterfall with approximately 150 feet drop in Vindhya Range
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Forested gorge and rocky cliffs offering scenic viewpoints
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Strongest flow during monsoon season
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Short trek and steps to reach the base of the falls
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Popular picnic and photography spot near Mirzapur
History of Windom Falls
The falls are said to be named after British collector and magistrate W. C. Wyndham of Mirzapur during the colonial period, hence the variant spelling Wyndham Falls.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi, about 60-70 km away; then by road via Mirzapur |
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| By train | Mirzapur Railway Station is the nearest major railhead, about 14-16 km away; then by road to the falls |